About this template
The ATS Vertical Name template displays the candidate's name in large violet vertical letters in the left margin (CSS rotation -90deg), like an art director's signature. The principal Bebas Neue typography imposes a modern graphic presence. The vertical name is an HTML span with writing-mode: vertical-rl (or transform: rotate) — its content remains extractable as text by ATS, which reorder it in the main flow. Compatible with Workday, Greenhouse and the ATS used by creative agencies.
Who is it for?
It suits art direction and design profiles: art directors (AD), creative directors (CD), brand designers, motion designers, type designers, senior graphic designers applying at agencies (Wieden+Kennedy, BBDO, Ogilvy, McCann, Droga5, R/GA, Anomaly, Mother, 72andSunny, Gretel), design studios (Pentagram, Sagmeister & Walsh, COLLINS, IDEO, Frog Design), DTC brands and brand-strong scale-ups (Notion, Linear, Figma, Stripe, Anthropic, Glossier, Allbirds).
How to use it
The vertical name serves as a visual signature — use it sparingly. Structure the Experience section by agency or brand worked on with role, brand problem solved and signature campaigns. List Grand Prix won (Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio, ADC, Type Directors Club) with category and year. Mention tools mastered (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Glyphs for type designers). Always attach a separate portfolio PDF with 6-10 flagship campaigns.
Frequently asked questions
Does the vertical name break ATS parsing?
No. The name is an HTML span with writing-mode: vertical-rl or transform: rotate(-90deg) applied via CSS — its content remains extractable as text by ATS parsers, which reorder it in the linear flow. Workday (used by major agency holding groups WPP, Omnicom, Publicis, IPG), Greenhouse (Stripe, Notion) and Bullhorn (creative agencies) parse the document without incident.
Compatible with creative agency and design studio ATS?
Yes. Bullhorn (Wieden+Kennedy, BBDO, Ogilvy, McCann, Droga5), Workable (independent studios), Lever (R/GA, Anomaly) and Greenhouse (design-strong scale-ups like Stripe, Notion, Figma) parse this template without incident. Agency names, Grand Prix names (Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio) and tools (Figma, Adobe CC, Cinema 4D) are indexed.
Suitable for art direction and brand design?
Yes, that is its primary target. The vertical name immediately signals your art direction culture to creative directors and studio founders. For ADs, mention the advertisers worked on and signature campaigns. For CDs and head of design, list the composition of the team managed (ADs, copywriters, motion, illustrators) and Grand Prix won as creative lead.
