Creative Director

Daiya Foods Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plant-based food innovator in Burnaby is seeking a Creative Director to develop innovative packaging solutions. This 12-month contract offers a unique opportunity for a creative leader to elevate the brand's creative standards. Responsibilities include establishing a clear creative strategy, leading packaging design projects, and guiding a talented team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in creative leadership, strong expertise in packaging design, and a proven track record of brand storytelling. Competitive compensation provided.

Benefits

On-site fitness studio

Fun and creative environment

Inspiring and innovative work

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in packaging design and digital content creation.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-channel creative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear creative strategy to meet business and consumer needs.
• Lead development of packaging solutions aligning with brand identity.
• Guide and inspire team to achieve professional growth.

Skills

Creative leadership

Packaging design

Brand storytelling

Digital content creation

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Design tools and platforms

Job description

We are the original cheese revolutionaries, leading the charge in plant-based. We seamlessly blend tradition with innovation to change the landscape of plant-based and the way people eat. We are accountable, passionate, curious and purposeful. We celebrate diversity, compassion, and mutual trust for one another.

SUMMARY

Are you a creative visionary with a passion for packaging design and brand storytelling? At Daiya, the Creative Director plays a critical role in developing innovative packaging solutions that captivate consumers and drive growth. This role is ideal for a proven creative leader who can balance strategic direction with hands‑on oversight, influencing brand outcomes at scale in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

12-month contract offers a unique opportunity for an experienced creative leader at the Director level to take on a high-profile portfolio, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional partners to elevate Daiya’s creative standards and shape its future impact.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership and Vision: Establish and articulate a clear creative strategy to meet business and consumer needs, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Packaging Design Excellence: Lead the development of packaging solutions that align with consumer preferences and reflect Daiya’s brand identity, ensuring visual appeal and market differentiation.
• Brand Consistency Across All Platforms: Uphold Daiya’s identity across all mediums, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and leveraging trends to engage diverse audiences.
• Innovative Content Production: Develop original, impactful concepts for both print and digital mediums, including cutting‑edge social media campaigns and motion graphics.
• Operational Efficiency and Budget Management: Prioritize projects, allocate resources strategically, and manage budgets to optimize creative output and meet deadlines.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to develop briefs, creative strategies, and campaigns that align with marketing objectives and maximize ROI.
• Performance Analysis and Future Planning: Monitor creative outputs against key performance metrics and use insights to refine strategies and improve audience engagement.
• Team Development and Mentorship: Guide and inspire your team to achieve professional growth and consistently deliver high-quality creative work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership roles, including people leadership at the manager or senior manager level.
• Proven expertise in packaging design, digital content creation, and motion graphics within consumer‑facing or CPG environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-channel creative strategies and large-scale brand initiatives that drive growth and engagement.

RELATED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Strong artistic vision and ability to set, evolve, and enforce creative standards at an organizational level.
• Deep understanding of packaging trends, consumer behaviour, and retail and shelf‑impact dynamics.
• Advanced project prioritization and organizational skills, with comfort navigating competing business demands.
• Strong understanding of design tools and platforms, with the ability to direct rather than execute where appropriate.
• Ability to interpret data and insights to guide strategic creative decision‑making.
• Proven ability to influence, align, and partner across functions and with senior stakeholders.
• Confident leadership presence with a track record of building, motivating, and retaining high‑performing creative teams.

DAIYA’S CORE COMPETENCIES

• Emotional Intelligence: you demonstrate advanced self‑awareness and empathy, navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, and lead with composure and credibility in high‑stakes situations, influencing outcomes across teams and leadership levels.
• Growth Mindset: you proactively seek opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, anticipate future trends, and champion learning and adaptability to strengthen both individual and organizational capability.
• Effective Communication: you communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose, translating creative vision into compelling narratives that resonate with executives, partners, and teams, while aligning intention with impact.
• Collaboration: you collaborate across functions and levels, breaking silos and aligning diverse perspectives to drive integrated solutions that advance Daiya’s strategic priorities.
• Driving Results: you hold yourself and others accountable for outcomes, balance creativity with commercial discipline, and consistently deliver results through effective decision‑making and prioritization.
• Service Excellence: you lead with a service‑oriented mindset, advocating for the needs of Daiyans, consumers, and communities, while stewarding Daiya’s brand, resources, and values responsibly.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

Daiya’s compensation offerings are based on a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. The pay range for this position is from $100,000–$130,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. At Daiya, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe in building a flexible, hybrid model to make work‑life harmony a reality. We strive to build diverse and high performing teams and empower continuous learning to grow and improve ourselves.

• On‑site fitness studio
• Fun and creative environment
• Inspiring and innovative work
• Smart and passionate teams
• Making people and the planet a healthier place

At Daiya Foods, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment, one in which employees can bring their whole selves to work everyday. We welcome and celebrate differences because we believe a multitude of perspectives fosters innovation and will help us achieve our vision.

Daiya Foods humbly acknowledges that the land on which we work, live, and play is the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Tsleil‑Waututh, Squamish, and Musqueam Nations. This connection to the land is not only a source of inspiration but also a guiding force in our journey towards greater environmental stewardship and community engagement.