About this template
The Modern Y2K Chrome template is a retro-futuristic CV in Orbitron headlines and Inter body on cool slate-blue paper with chrome silver accents and JetBrains Mono labels. The whole page leans into early-2000s tech aesthetics — bold, glossy, unapologetically stylised. It's a strong cultural statement signalling immediate belonging to contemporary digital-culture creative scenes.
Who is it for?
It suits creative profiles in fashion-tech, music, gaming, NFT/Web3, brand design and digital creation applying to Off-White, Balenciaga (digital couture), Marine Serre, Casetify, OpenSea, Sorare, Magic Eden, Coinbase NFT, Riot Games, Rockstar Games, Naughty Dog, Bungie, or to independent studios. Less appropriate for traditional B2B, private banking and conservative corporate HR who may read the styling as gimmicky or culturally dated.
How to use it
The visual identity must be owned — don't try to soften the chrome rendering, that's the primary recruiter signal. For gaming profiles, open with shipped projects with studio, platforms (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC, Mobile), genre and public sales figures. For Web3 and NFT profiles, list launched collections (with current floor price), protocols integrated (Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Base) and communities managed (Discord size, X/Twitter following). For fashion-tech profiles, list brand collaborations with direct links to campaigns or runway shows.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Y2K style work with a major luxury brand?
Yes for brands in strong creative repositioning (Balenciaga under Demna, Loewe under Jonathan Anderson, Bottega Veneta under Matthieu Blazy) or new houses born in digital culture. For very conservative historical maisons (Hermès, Chanel Haute Couture, Tiffany & Co), prefer Elegant Serif or Modern Asymmetric, which stay in editorial register without dated cultural signalling.
How should I use it to apply at Riot Games or Naughty Dog?
Adapt it as a CV-portfolio: 1 page CV + 1 page of shipped projects detailed with screenshots, platform, team size, your exact role. US gaming studios spend 3-5 minutes per file — the projects portion weighs more than the experience portion. Systematically include links to playable demos or YouTube trailers for each shipped title.
Should I use it to apply to a Web3 fund or DAO?
Yes for crypto-specialised funds (Paradigm, a16z crypto, Multicoin Capital, Polychain Capital, Pantera) and DAOs where cultural belonging is read at first glance. For tech-generalist VC funds doing occasional Web3 (Sequoia, Index Ventures), prefer Modern Startup Pitch which speaks the common investor language across asset classes and signals operator credibility.
