Graphic Designer - Conceptual Job at Bonfire Effect in Fort Collins

Bonfire Effect is looking for a highly conceptual Graphic Designer who’s ready to push boundaries, blend imagination with strategy, and create designs that bring brands to life. If you love turning concepts into captivating visuals and enjoy collaborating with a team of storytellers, we need your creative chops around the bonfire.

THE BONFIRE EFFECT

If you’ve ever been part of a movement full of passion, purpose, and inspiration, you know the bonfire effect. For us, that spark comes from fearless creativity, collaboration, and doing meaningful work for good people—igniting our clients’ brands and helping them tell stories that are impossible to ignore. From local nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies, we build brand stories that make an impact.

At Bonfire Effect, we believe creativity burns brightest when we bring our unique talents together. Some of us geek out over typography. Others obsess over composition. And some argue passionately over whether it’s “GIF” or “JIF” (spoiler: we’re not settled yet). Whatever fuels your creativity, we embrace it—and we’re looking for someone to add their unique spark to our team.

Pull up a chair. Let’s start something.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Here’s what you’ll do as our Graphic Designer:

• Conceptual Design: Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and develop unique, client-focused concepts that push creative boundaries.
• Brand Development: Build and refine brand identities, delivering cohesive visuals that resonate with audiences and stand the test of time.
• Asset Creation: Design a range of materials, from print to digital, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and align with project goals.
• Collaboration: Partner with account managers, creative directors, and other team members to bring projects to life, fostering a culture of mutual respect and creative exploration.
• Feedback Integration: Accept client and team input with grace, refining and elevating your designs to meet and exceed expectations.
• Creative Exploration: Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices, continuously enhancing your skills and keeping Bonfire Effect at the forefront of creative innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional experience as a graphic designer.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your ability to think conceptually and execute across print and digital mediums.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with expertise in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• A strong understanding of design principles, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects effectively.
• A collaborative spirit and openness to feedback to produce the best possible work.

THE BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000, plus bonus opportunities.
• 22 PTO and sick days to recharge.
• 12 holidays off, including the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• 100% medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Annual investment in learning and development.
• Trade accounts with tasty local restaurants and rad gravel rides.
• Beer and nitro coffee on tap (but you’ll have to beer-sherpa occasionally).
• A collaborative team culture fueled by creativity and camaraderie.

HOW TO APPLY

• Send your cover letter, resume, and a portfolio of your best work to careers@bonfireeffect.com. Bonus points for including a GIF or meme that captures your design philosophy (and makes us smile).