Emerald Gradient resume template
A green gradient header with a centred photo and a contact row that includes GitHub, over a main column of experience and a side column of tech-stack chips.
Access: You can open, fill in and preview it without paying. Downloading the PDF needs the Pro plan (₹99 for 30 days) or higher. See plans.
| Layout | Header band, two-column body |
|---|---|
| Photo area | Yes — can be left empty |
| Skills shown as | Tags / chips |
| Suits | Early career (0–3 years), mid-career |
| Suggested length | One page for most developers; two only with long, relevant experience. |
| Download format | PDF (image-based; text is not selectable) |
Who Emerald Gradient suits
- Software developers, data engineers and other technical roles
- Applicants who want a GitHub or portfolio link in the header
What works well
- The side column shows your stack as short chips (React, Python, AWS), which technical readers scan first.
- Certifications sit under the skills column, separate from education.
What to watch out for
- Technical interviews will probe every chip; remove technologies you have only read about.
- Two columns: for portal uploads keep a text-based copy, or use Clean Professional.
How this layout reads
A header sits over two columns. Readers take in the header first and then usually read the wider column; the narrower column works best for short reference information such as skills, certifications and contact.
Suggested section order
- Contact details and target role
- A three-line summary
- Work experience with results, most recent first
- Skills relevant to the role
- Education
- Certifications or training
You can hide any section you do not need in the builder.
Tips for this template
- Link to a GitHub profile only if the pinned repositories are ones you are happy to discuss.
- Write bullets as "Built X using Y, which did Z" so each chip on the right is backed by a line on the left.
- Use the colour picker to change the accent colour; darker shades print more reliably.
When to choose a different template
- Choose Clean Professional free, single-column, with Technical Skills and Projects sections (Free).
- Choose Slate Professional for senior engineering leaders (Premium).
Before you start
- Write or paste your content into a separate document first — the builder does not save your entries if you close the tab.
- Open the template, fill in each section and check the live preview beside the form.
- Download the PDF. If you are uploading to a job portal that reads your file, also prepare a text-based version (see formatting a resume software can read).
Questions about this template
Is Emerald Gradient free?
You can open, fill in and preview it without paying. Downloading the PDF needs the Pro plan (₹99 for 30 days) or higher.
Does the downloaded PDF have selectable text?
No. The PDF download from our builder is image-based: it reproduces the design exactly, but the text cannot be selected or copied. That is fine for emailing a person or printing. For job portals that read the text out of your upload, keep a text-based copy of your resume as well, or type your details into the portal's form.
Is my resume saved if I close the page?
No. The builder works in your browser and does not save your entries to an account. Keep your text in a separate document and download the PDF before you close the tab.
Do I have to add a photo?
No. The photo area is part of this design, but you can leave it empty. For most jobs in India, the US, the UK, Canada and Australia a photo is not expected; if you will not use one, a template designed without a photo area usually looks better.
Guides to read with this template
Similar templates
Azure Corporate
Sage Professional
Navy Corporate
Khaki Creative
Ready to try Emerald Gradient?
You can open, fill in and preview it without paying. Downloading the PDF needs the Pro plan (₹99 for 30 days) or higher.
Open this template Back to all templates