Obsidian Light resume template

Q: Does the template guarantee how every employer system will read the file?

No. A template cannot guarantee how every employer system will read an exported file. A narrow column can add pages quickly; check length after adding complete work history.

Obsidian’s narrow reading column and quiet labels on a white page.

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Obsidian Light

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Sofia Rivera

Brand Design Director · Brooklyn, NY

sofia.rivera@example.com

Brand designer building clear visual systems for cultural organizations and growing consumer products.

Experience

Studio Norte

Brooklyn, NY

Brand Design Director

Apr 2022 - now

Led a global identity rollout across 14 markets and more than 300 assets.
Built modular campaign guidance that cut local production time by 35%.

Common Thread

Brooklyn, NY

Senior Brand Designer

Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

Directed launches for hospitality, media, and consumer technology clients.

Projects

Night School

Independent project

Jan 2023 - now

A public typography workshop series for early-career designers.

Skills

Creative direction

Identity systems · Art direction · Campaigns · Typography

Education

School of Visual Arts

Brooklyn, NY

B.F.A. Design

Mar 2015 - Feb 2019

Contact

• linkedin.com/in/sofia-rivera

This is a fictional resume example for explaining the layout, not a real applicant or a verified hiring result. Do not copy its contact details or numbers.

Works well for

Modern general applications
Narrative work histories

Layout and content

A4, left-aligned compact identity, a narrow single column, generous spacing, and quiet labels.

Check before you export

A narrow column can add pages quickly; check length after adding complete work history.

Compare with

Obsidian keeps the same structure on black; refresh.cv resume uses a wider conventional column.

ObsidianA black resume with a narrow reading column, restrained labels, and open spacing.refresh.cv resumeA straightforward single-column resume with familiar section hierarchy and flexible spacing.

Resume templates

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Obsidian resume template

A black resume with a narrow reading column, restrained labels, and open spacing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Obsidian Light template designed for?

Can I choose Obsidian Light before I start a resume?

Does the template guarantee how every employer system will read the file?

Preview your resume in Obsidian Light

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