About

• We are the original cheese revolutionaries, leading the charge in plant-based. We seamlessly blend tradition with innovation to change the 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.
• This 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.
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• On-site fitness studio
• On-site practitioners
• 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.