The Designer Paradox: Why Portfolios Need an ATS Resume
Designers instinctively showcase creativity by designing custom multi-column, heavily illustrated resumes in Illustrator, Canva, or Figma. Unfortunately, ATS screening software does not 'see' typography or aesthetic visual grids.
ATS engines parse text linearly. Skill ratings drawn as graphic circles or rating stars are completely skipped. By pairing your online portfolio URL with a clean, single-column ATS text resume, you pass automated screening filters and make it easy for recruiters to click your portfolio link.