Senior Design Director

ZGM Agency; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and innovation studio in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Design Director to lead brand transformation projects. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in CPG/packaging and brand identity, strong creative thinking skills, and the ability to mentor a team. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and a collaborative environment. Interested candidates should send their resume and portfolio to [e-mail].

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential for bonus

4 weeks of vacation

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Matching group RSP program

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of studio experience, ideally in CPG/packaging and brand identity.
• Ability to lead creative teams and present to clients.
• Passion for design that inspires and drives change.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand and packaging design projects from insight to execution.
• Inspire and mentor a team of creatives.
• Collaborate with clients to build strategic design solutions.

Skills

Creative thinking

Brand development

Leadership

Packaging systems

Typography

Storytelling

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Director – Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid). Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000/year (commensurate with experience; total compensation to $140,000). Type: Full-Time.

About the Role: Dossier is on the lookout for a Senior Design Director to quarterback brand transformation projects from naming and strategy through to identity, packaging, storytelling and beyond.

Who You Are

• A strong creative thinker with 7+ years of studio experience, ideally in CPG/packaging and brand identity
• A thoughtful leader—curious, collaborative, and empathetic
• Skilled in brand development, packaging systems, typography, and storytelling
• Passionate about design’s ability to inspire, influence, and drive change
• Comfortable leading creative teams and presenting to clients
• Someone who believes in craft, clarity, and always asking “why?”

What You’ll Do

• Lead brand and packaging design projects from insight to execution
• Inspire and mentor a team of creatives
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional partners to build bold, beautiful, and strategic design solutions
• Champion design thinking and help shape our studio’s creative vision
• Present work with clarity and confidence—both internally and with clients
• Keep quality high and culture healthy

About Dossier Creative

Dossier Creative is a brand and innovation studio based in Vancouver’s Railtown design district. For 30+ years, we’ve been creating impactful brands across food, beverage, wellness, financial and B2B sectors. We’re curious thinkers, detail lovers, and storytelling aficionados. We believe in design that’s bold, thoughtful, and grounded in human insight.

From breakthrough packaging to meaningful purpose platforms, we work with ambitious brands to help them show up in the world with clarity and character.

We’re committed to building an inclusive team where all identities are celebrated, and everyone feels seen, supported, and valued.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for bonus structure
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Hybrid work model with a beautiful Railtown studio space
• Health benefits with additional mental health support
• Matching group RSP program
• Ongoing professional development
• A tight-knit, passionate & collaborative team of people who love what they do

How to Apply

Send your resume and portfolio to [e-mail] with “Senior Design Director” in the subject line. We appreciate every applicant’s interest—but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.