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Design Resume Keywords for ATS (2026)

Add design resume keywords for UX, visual design, research, prototyping, accessibility, and design systems.

Quick answer: blend craft tools (Figma, Adobe CC), methods (research, prototyping, usability testing, accessibility), and design-system experience with product outcomes. Use Skills for tools and methods, then prove them in bullets that show user impact, conversion lifts, or shipped surfaces.

Core design resume keywords

User ResearchWireframingPrototypingInteraction DesignVisual DesignDesign SystemsAccessibilityUsability TestingInformation ArchitectureBrand Identity

Tools and platforms ATS systems can match

Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Miro
FigJam
UserTesting
Maze
Zeplin
Webflow
Notion

Action verbs for design resumes

DesignedPrototypedResearchedTestedMappedSimplifiedStandardizedImproved

Natural keyword phrases

These phrases show keywords in context. Use them as structure, then replace the details with your actual work.

Ran usability testing to identify user friction
Built reusable design system components
Created prototypes for product discovery
Improved accessibility across core workflows

Keyword-rich bullet examples

Redesigned onboarding flow in Figma, increasing first-session completion from 61% to 78%.
Built reusable design system components, cutting handoff revisions by 25% across 3 product squads.

FAQ

Do design resumes need ATS keywords?

Yes. A portfolio shows craft, but ATS systems still need text keywords for tools, design methods, research, accessibility, and product outcomes.

Where should I put portfolio keywords?

Use keywords in your Skills section and experience bullets, then make sure your portfolio case studies support the same claims.

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