Junior Production Designer

Daiya Foods Inc; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A plant-based foods company is seeking a Junior Production Designer in Burnaby to support packaging design and brand material accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in graphic design, proficiency in Adobe tools, and a keen attention to detail. This role provides an opportunity for mentorship and professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Flexible spending account

On-site fitness studio

Fun and creative environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with packaging artwork and/or print production preferred.
• Portfolio showcasing clean production work, layout precision.
• Familiar with pre-press setup and packaging specifications.

Responsibilities

• Build and update packaging across SKU lines with high attention to detail.
• Apply regulatory updates to packaging layouts.
• Maintain version control and archive organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Education

2+ years of professional experience in graphic or production design

Tools

Adobe Suite

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

As a Junior Production Designer at Daiya, you’ll support the accuracy, consistency, and polish of packaging and brand materials across the business. You’ll manage versioning, apply updates to packaging, and prepare files for print. You’ll also support select digital and brand needs, maintaining visual consistency across channels. This role offers an opportunity to build foundational expertise in packaging, production, and CPG design workflows – with mentorship and room to grow into more complex adaptations and brand tasks over time.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and update packaging across SKU lines with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Apply regulatory, legal, and translation updates to packaging layouts.
• Maintain rock‑solid version control, consistent file naming, archive organization and revision history management for packaging and artwork updates.
• Resize and adapt designs across packaging, print, e‑commerce and digital assets as required.
• Prep clean, production‑ready files for vendors and print partners.
• Support digital and brand tasks such as cropping, resizing, and layout cleanups.
• Collaborate with the Graphic Designer, Creative Director and cross‑functional team to ensure accuracy, brand alignment, and timely delivery.

Education & Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in graphic or production design.
• Experience working with packaging artwork and/or print production preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with print processes, dielines, and supplier workflows.
• Portfolio showcasing clean production work, layout precision, attention to detail and ability to work across formats.

Related Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling high‑volume packaging/updates in a CPG environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Familiar with pre‑press setup and packaging specifications and final print checks.
• Proactive, reliable, and comfortable adapting to shifting priorities.
• Strong communication habits and eagerness to learn.

Daiya’s Core Competencies

• Emotional Intelligence: you welcome feedback with curiosity and professionalism, using it to refine your craft and strengthen collaboration.
• Growth Mindset: you’re eager to build new skills, take on varied projects, and grow your expertise in packaging and production design.
• Effective Communication: you communicate clearly, ask smart questions, and keep teammates informed to ensure smooth project flow.
• Collaboration: you work seamlessly with designers, marketers, and vendors, supporting the team to deliver accurate, on‑brand assets.
• Driving Results: you stay organized, meet deadlines, and bring precision and care to every file you produce.
• Service Excellence: you take pride in the quality and consistency of your work, helping maintain Daiya’s strong visual and brand standards.

Daiya’s compensation offerings are based on a pay‑for‑performance philosophy. The pay range for this position is from $50,000–$65,000 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.

Benefits

• Extended health benefits
• Flexible spending account
• Fun and creative environment
• On‑site fitness studio
• 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 every day. 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.