Why Vanta Photo?
Vanta has a clean, editorial feel. The Avrile Sans typeface gives it a quality you do not see in most resume templates. It looks like something that was typeset, not generated. The header-plus-two-column layout is structured but not rigid, and adding a photo to this template turns it into something you could use as a professional calling card.
The name "Vanta" hints at depth. The design uses contrast and whitespace to create a page that feels considered. With 8 colour variations, you can keep it monochrome or introduce subtle shifts in tone.
When a photo makes sense
Creative professionals who care about typography and detail. Editorial designers, copywriters, content strategists, brand managers, and creative directors. People in roles where the presentation of the resume itself says something about your taste. The photo adds a personal dimension to an already refined layout.
Freelancers and agency professionals who send resumes as part of project proposals or new business pitches also benefit from the photo variant.
When to skip the photo
If you are applying through job boards or automated hiring platforms, use the base Vanta template. The 6.0/10 ATS score reflects the two-column layout, and adding a photo on top of that does not help with automated screening. Keep this version for direct sends and in-person handoffs.
What you get
- Everything from the base Vanta template: editorial typography, header-plus-two-column layout, multi-page support
- A headshot integrated into the header
- Photo on the first page only
- 8 colour variations built around the black-and-white palette
- Avrile Sans as the default font, with other options available in the builder
Photo tips
Vanta is a design-forward template. Your photo should feel intentional. Black-and-white headshots work particularly well here. If you go with colour, keep the tones neutral. The editorial quality of the template rewards a headshot that looks like it was taken for a purpose, not pulled from your phone gallery.
ATS compatibility
Both the photo and base Vanta templates score 6.0/10. The two-column layout is the factor, not the photo. ATS systems skip the image and parse the text content the same way regardless. For online applications, pair this with a simpler ATS-friendly template and use Vanta Photo for direct outreach.
Build your resume with Vanta Photo on Laddro
Start building with Vanta Photo. Upload your headshot, choose a colour variation, and see the typography come together in the live preview. Download as PDF when you are ready. No account needed to start.
