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Hi, I’m Giulia Bonforte, a passionate Creative Director, Design Instructor, and Senior Graphic Designer with expertise in branding, illustration, and editorial design. I thrive on innovative ideas, strategic thinking, and collaboration, aiming to craft meaningful narratives through design. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with students and mentoring the next generation of creatives.
With years of experience working with diverse clients and agencies, I focus on problem-solving and effective planning, leveraging my proficiency with design software and multi-language skills to deliver inspiring and high-quality work. Creativity and purposeful design are at the heart of everything I do.
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Language
Italian
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English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Creative Director at Narratori Collective, Vancouver - B.C.
January 1, 2024 - PresentLead the agency’s vision by fostering creativity and collaboration at every stage. Responsible for balancing in-depth research with bold experimentation to craft meaningful narratives and purposeful spaces.
Design Instructor Digital Arts, Media + Design at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Vancouver - B.C.
September 1, 2023 - PresentProvided student-centered instruction in Visual Language, Typography, and Brand Identity. Promoted an inclusive classroom and purposeful planning to foster design education that equips students for success.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at giuliabonforte.com, Remote - World
January 1, 2012 - PresentCreated creative assets, packaging, concept designs, illustrations, layouts, mock-ups, and marketing materials for diverse clients including Calgary Humane Society, Lloyd Sadd, Tealeaves, and Vancouver Art Gallery.
Design Instructor, Graphic Design Program at LaSalle College Vancouver, Applied Arts & Design School, Vancouver - B.C.
March 1, 2021 - PresentDelivered learner-centered instruction in Editorial Design, Packaging, Typography, Corporate Identity, Portfolio development, and Professional Practices. Fostered an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Burrard Properties, Vancouver - B.C.
August 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025Maintained and extrapolated the company’s brand character across creative applications. Managed photography styling and editing, designed communication and marketing materials, and collaborated closely with brand and marketing teams.
Digital Designer at FCV Interactive, Vancouver - B.C.
November 30, 2018 - July 17, 2025Designed marketing assets, proposals, and internal presentations supporting public and private sector clients. Executed website restyling and managed product design concepts, layouts, and production.
Senior Designer & Junior Art Director at Tealeaves- Tea Company, Vancouver - B.C.
April 30, 2018 - July 17, 2025Created award-winning product designs, managed creative assets, directed photoshoots and styling, and collaborated on campaign concept and execution. Responsible for photography preparation and editing.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at A & T Design, Surrey - B.C.
October 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Designed visual identities and brand standards for local companies and designed marketing materials for events.
Editorial Designer at Edizioni Piemme, Il Battello a Vapore, Milan - IT
August 31, 2012 - July 17, 2025Visual designer and supervisor for children’s books, responsible for creating and restyling series, directing visual assets, and coordinating photographers, illustrators, and marketing agencies.
Editorial Designer at Muse Magazine, Milan - IT
December 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Created layouts, typesetting, and editorial services, participated in production stages from planning to printing, and managed relationships with external creative resources.
Assistant Manager at Clm, London - UK
May 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Supported the creative team and photographers in photo direction and editing, assisted photoshoot sessions, and worked with stylists and editors.
Editorial Designer at Velvet - La Repubblica, Milan - IT
September 30, 2008 - July 17, 2025Designed layouts and editorial services, directed photo creation, and collaborated with stylists and editors during photoshoots.
Creative Director at Narratori Collective
January 1, 2024 - PresentAs Creative Director, I lead the agency’s vision, fostering creativity and collaboration at every stage. Through a balance of in-depth research and bold experimentation, we craft meaningful narratives. Narratori Collective is a collaborative agency of experienced strategists, specialists, and designers united by a shared passion for creating purposeful spaces.
Design Instructor Digital Arts, Media + Design at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
September 1, 2023 - PresentI share my passion for teaching and design through student-centered instruction, an inclusive classroom, and purposeful planning for success. Courses I’ve been honored to instruct include Visual Language, Typography, and Brand Identity.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at giuliabonforte.com
January 1, 2012 - PresentI assist companies and agencies in the design world by creating creative assets, packaging, concept design, illustrations, layout, mock-ups, presentations, marketing materials, postcards, posters, and photo editing. My clients include Calgary Humane Society, Lloyd Sadd, Nature and Nurture Academy, Vega, Tealeaves, Real Talk, Vancouver Art Gallery, and Groundswell Alternative Business School.
Design Instructor, Graphic Design Program at LaSalle College Vancouver, Applied Arts & Design School
March 1, 2021 - PresentI deliver learner-centered instruction, foster an engaging and supportive classroom environment, and thoughtfully plan and prepare to promote student success. Courses I’ve been honored to instruct include Editorial Design, Packaging, Typography, Corporate Identity, Portfolio I, and Professional Practices.
Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Burrard Properties
August 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025Responsible for extrapolating the company’s brand character across a variety of creative applications and executions in accordance with the company’s core values and design guidelines. Worked on brand consistency, creative asset development, and marketing materials.
Digital Designer at FCV Interactive
November 30, 2018 - July 17, 2025Designed and developed projects, marketing proposals, marketing assets, and internal presentations for stakeholders that contributed to the success of FCV clients’ portfolios. Managed product design, campaign collaboration, website design layout restyling for 2017, and photography department including set design and editing.
Senior Designer & Junior Art Director at Tealeaves - Tea Company
April 30, 2018 - July 17, 2025Worked on product design and brand consistency through concept design, layout, mock-ups, and presentation development. Directed photography styling and editing, and coordinated photoshoot sessions with stylists and editors.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at A & T Design
October 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Designed and established visual identities and brand standards for various local companies. Responsible for communication and marketing materials for events.
Editorial Designer at Edizioni Piemme, Il Battello a Vapore
August 31, 2012 - July 17, 2025Visual designer for children’s books, from inception to packaging. Supervised the production of books for children and young adults, designed new or restyled series, directed creation of visual assets, and coordinated external resources.
Editorial Designer at Muse Magazine
December 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Participated in all production stages for the magazine, directed visual asset creation, and coordinated and maintained relationships with photographers, illustrators, and marketing agencies.
Assistant Manager at Clm
May 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Worked closely with the creative team and photographers to create and edit photos, assisted in directing photoshoot sessions, and collaborated with stylists and editors.
Editorial Designer at Velvet - La Repubblica
September 30, 2008 - July 17, 2025Designed layouts, typesetting, and editorial services. Developed knowledge of production including color-correction, trapping, and high-end printing.
Creative Director at Narratori Collective
January 1, 2024 - PresentAs Creative Director, I lead the agency’s vision, fostering creativity and collaboration at every stage. Through a balance of in-depth research and bold experimentation, we craft meaningful narratives.
Design Instructor Digital Arts, Media + Design at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
September 1, 2023 - PresentI share my passion for teaching and design through student-centered instruction, an inclusive classroom, and purposeful planning for success. Courses I've instructed include Visual Language, Typography, and Brand Identity.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at giuliabonforte.com
January 1, 2012 - PresentI assist companies and agencies by creating creative assets, packaging, concept designs, illustrations, layouts, mock-ups, presentations, marketing materials, postcards, posters, and photo editing. Clients include Calgary Humane Society, Lloyd Sadd, Tealeaves, Vancouver Art Gallery, and others.
Design Instructor, Graphic Design Program at LaSalle College Vancouver, Applied Arts & Design School
March 1, 2021 - PresentI deliver learner-centered instruction and promote student success through engaging and supportive classrooms. Courses taught include Editorial Design, Packaging, Typography, Corporate Identity, Portfolio I, and Professional Practices.
Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Burrard Properties
August 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025Responsible for extrapolating the company’s brand character across various creative applications consistent with company guidelines. Managed product design winning awards, campaign collaborations, website restyling, and the entire photography department including set design and editing.
Digital Designer at FCV Interactive
November 30, 2018 - July 17, 2025Designed and developed projects, marketing proposals, marketing assets, and internal presentations contributing to client success. Executed concept design, layout, mock-ups, presentation development, and production process oversight.
Senior Designer & Junior Art Director at Tealeaves- Tea Company
April 30, 2018 - July 17, 2025Collaborated closely with brand/marketing teams on campaigns, concept design, final presentations, and managed photography including styling trends and photo editing.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at A & T Design
October 31, 2013 - July 17, 2025Designed and established visual identities and brand standards across various mediums for local companies, and designed communication and marketing materials for events.
Editorial Designer at Edizioni Piemme, Il Battello a Vapore
August 31, 2012 - July 17, 2025Visual designer for children’s books, from inception to packaging. Supervised book production for children and young adults. Designed new or restyled existing series. Directed creation of visual assets and coordinated external resources.
Editorial Designer at Muse Magazine
December 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Participated in all production stages of the magazine from planning to printing. Directed creation of visual assets and coordinated external resources such as photographers and illustrators.
Assistant Manager at Clm
May 31, 2010 - July 17, 2025Worked closely with the creative team and photographers to create and edit photos. Assisted in directing photoshoot sessions and collaborated with stylists and editors.
Editorial Designer at Velvet - La Repubblica
September 30, 2008 - July 17, 2025Designed layouts, typesetting, and editorial services. Developed knowledge of production including color-correction, trapping, and high-end printing.
Creative Director at Narratori Collective
January 1, 2024 - PresentLead the agency's vision and foster creativity and collaboration at every stage. Manage in-depth research and bold experimentation to craft meaningful narratives. Narratori is a collaborative agency focused on creating purposeful spaces.
Design Instructor, Digital Arts, Media + Design at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
September 1, 2023 - PresentTeach Visual Language, Typography, and Brand Identity courses. Provide student-centered instruction, foster inclusive classrooms, and plan for student success. BCIT offers flexible, applied education led by industry professionals.
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at giuliabonforte.com
January 1, 2012 - PresentCreate creative assets including packaging, concept design, illustrations, layouts, mock-ups, presentations, marketing materials, and photo editing for various companies and agencies worldwide.
Design Instructor, Graphic Design Program at LaSalle College Vancouver
March 1, 2021 - PresentInstruct courses such as Editorial Design, Packaging, Typography, Corporate Identity, Portfolio I, and Professional Practices. Deliver learner-centered instruction and support student engagement and success.
Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator at Burrard Properties
August 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025Responsible for extrapolating and maintaining the company’s brand character through creative applications adhering to core values and design guidelines. Worked on marketing and communication materials across various regions.
Digital Designer at FCV Interactive
November 1, 2018 - August 5, 2025Designed and developed projects, marketing proposals, marketing assets, and internal presentations for clients. Managed product design, campaigns, website restyling, and photography including set design and styling research.
Senior Designer & Junior Art Director at Tealeaves- Tea Company
April 1, 2018 - August 5, 2025Worked on various creative projects including brand and packaging designs while supporting junior art direction. Contributed to visual identity and marketing materials development.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at A & T Design
October 1, 2013 - August 5, 2025Designed visual identities and brand standards for local companies and created communication and marketing event materials.
Editorial Designer at Edizioni Piemme, Il Battello a Vapore
August 1, 2012 - August 5, 2025Visual designer for children’s books from inception to packaging. Supervised production and directed creation of visual assets. Coordinated with photographers, illustrators, and marketing agencies.
Editorial Designer at Muse Magazine
December 1, 2010 - August 5, 2025Participated in all production stages from planning to printing. Directed creation of visual assets and coordinated with photographers and illustrators. Assisted in photoshoot direction and photo editing.
Assistant Manager at Clm
May 1, 2010 - August 5, 2025Supported management operations in a London-based agency. Contributed to project development and team coordination.
Editorial Designer at Velvet - La Repubblica
September 1, 2008 - August 5, 2025Worked on editorial design projects, creating layouts, typesetting, and supporting production of magazine visuals.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Design & Graphic Design at AI- The Art Institute of Vancouver, B.C.
October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design & Art Direction at NABA- Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan, IT
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2009Bachelor of Applied Design & Graphic Design at AI- The Art Institute of Vancouver- B.C
October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design & Art Direction at NABA- Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan - IT
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2009Bachelor of Applied Design & Graphic Design at AI- The Art Institute of Vancouver
October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design & Art Direction at NABA- Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti
September 1, 2005 - February 28, 2009Bachelor of Applied Design & Graphic Design at AI- The Art Institute of Vancouver- B.C
October 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014Bachelor of Fine Arts, Design & Art Direction at NABA- Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, Milan - IT
September 1, 2005 - February 1, 2009Qualifications
RGD Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025RGD Member
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025RGD Member
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Other
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