Noir resume template: how to use it, tips & FAQ
Noir is best for: Tech, design and media roles where a striking dark design is welcome.
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Live preview with fictional sample content, drawn by the same renderer as the builder.
What the Noir layout looks like
A full dark page with light type, bold headings and skill meters.
The photo only appears if you upload one. In the builder, the Show these details? panel lets you show or hide the photo, date of birth, nationality, marital status and visa status — and that single setting applies to the preview, the PDF, the Word file and printing.
Who the Noir template suits
Think twice for: Printing, and any application where you are unsure of the reader.
Is Noir ATS-friendly?
Dark design with two columns. Always use the Text PDF or .docx for portals.
Whatever design you choose, the builder's Application view shows the same content as a simple one-column page, and the Text PDF and .docx downloads keep selectable text in a clear reading order. No tool can guarantee how a particular employer's system reads a file, so follow the job advert's instructions. More in our ATS-friendly resume guide.
Tips for a stronger Noir resume
- Use the design PDF only when emailing a person directly.
- Pick a warm accent such as amber for contrast.
- Keep text sizes at the default for readability on dark backgrounds.
How to make a Noir resume in 5 steps
- Open Noir in the free builder — no account needed.
- Enter your details in the form, or import a JSON backup from another device.
- Click any text on the page to edit it in place; press Enter to finish or Esc to cancel.
- Check page flow with the page markers, then look at Application view for portals.
- Download a Text PDF, a Word .docx, a Design PDF or print.
Noir template FAQ
Can I print the Noir resume?
It uses a lot of ink. Print the Text PDF instead, which has the same content in black and white.
Is Noir readable by applicant tracking systems?
Send the Text PDF or .docx to portals — they contain the same facts in plain text.
Is the Noir template free?
Yes. Noir is free to edit and download as a PDF or Word (.docx) file, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Can I switch from Noir to another template without losing my content?
Yes. Your details are stored once and every template reads the same content, so switching designs never deletes anything. You can also undo a change.
Which file should I send to an online application portal?
Use the Text PDF or the Word (.docx) download. Both keep your content in a simple reading order with selectable text. Use the Design PDF when you email the resume directly to a person.