Graphic Designer

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 

​​As a Graphic Designer, Brand & Packaging at Daiya, you'll blend creative thinking and execution across packaging, brand, and digital channels. You'll bridge packaging and brand design, contributing ideas and craft across product launches, content, and integrated brand storytelling. This role is a great fit for a designer who's passionate about food, visual systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced creative environment.​ 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Packaging & Brand Systems 

• Design and update packaging for CPG products across formats, from early concepts to production-ready files. 
• Create scalable, repeatable brand/packaging systems that can support SKU proliferation, multi-market language versions and e-commerce vs retail formats. 
• Support rollouts of brand refreshes, new SKUs, and packaging optimizations.

Brand, Campaign & Digital Design 

• Concept and execute on-brand creative across print and digital, including social, email, Amazon PDPs, sell-in one-pagers, and retail partner suites. 
• Collaborate with marketing, brand, and product teams to bring creative briefs to life with strong visuals and clear storytelling. 
• Contribute to campaign ideation and help shape the visual voice of the brand. 

Technical & Cross-Functional Support 

• Build and prep accurate, detailed production-ready files with meticulous pre-press and color management. 
• Ensure all assets meet brand, translation standards and global regulatory/market-compliance. 
• Deliver work on time across sprint timelines and key checkpoints (preflight, approvals, review rounds) and manage multiple concurrent SKUs, seasonal/limited-edition launches, and rush requests in CPG environment. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Visual Communications or equivalent professional experience. 
• 4+ years of professional experience in graphic design. 
• Strong experience in CPG or packaging design is required; brand and digital work a significant asset. 
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), with basic motion or video editing skills a plus.
• Familiarity with dielines, print production, supplier handoffs, and eCommerce (e.g., Amazon, Instacart, DTC PDPs). 
• Portfolio showing strong packaging execution, visual systems, and thoughtful brand design. 
• Experience working with vendors/converters/printers and understanding print/die-line/substrate/finish process flows. 
• Experience or interest in sustainability/eco-friendly packaging design options. 

RELATED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES 

• Equally comfortable executing and concepting, with a solid understanding of layout, hierarchy, and scalability. 
• Experience creating repeatable templates and toolkits for brand consistency. 
• Organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable to shifting priorities. 
• Strong communicator, comfortable working independently and collaboratively. 
• Comfortable with pre-press checks, colour management, and proofing. 
• Understanding of consumer behaviour, trend-spotting and competitive shelf-set awareness. 

DAIYA'S CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Emotional Intelligence: you thrive on creative exploration and iteration—welcoming feedback, learning from challenges, and always seeking innovative ways to elevate the brand visually. 
• Growth Mindset: Constantly evolving craft, curious about materials, finishes, digital vs physical, and driving visual innovation 
• Effective Communication: you deliver clear, thoughtful, and inspiring communication. 
• Collaboration: you're a team glue, working seamlessly with marketing, product development, operations and external suppliers to deliver packaging & brand assets. 
• Driving Results: you balance big-picture vision with pixel-perfect execution, delivering designs that meet timelines, business goals, and consumer expectations. 
• Service Excellence: you design with purpose and intention, from packaging to digital, always aiming for delight and impact. 

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS

Daiya's compensation offerings are based on a pay-for-performance philosophy. The pay range for this position is from $65,000–$80,000 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.

• Extended health benefits
• 3 weeks' vacation
• Flexible spending account
• Fun and creative environment
• On-site fitness studio
• On-site practitioners
• 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.