Creative Director (Surrey)

Company Description

ONBOX is a brand and digital design studio based in Vancouver. We partner with brands looking to build impactful identities, launch engaging websites, and create innovative products.

We’re a small, focused team that care deeply about the work we do. We’re collaborative, honest, and creatively ambitious. We’re grateful to get to do the work we do, and are looking for someone who shares our passion.

The opportunity

We're looking for a Creative Director to join us for 3–6 months to cover a planned leave.

To be direct - we want someone exceptional.

This is a role for someone passionate about design that loves leading creative as much as they love being in it. You'll run the room when a client needs a clear vision. You'll open Figma when the team needs to see what's possible. You'll bring a perspective that's distinctly yours, and we’ll be stoked to see you take the reins and make your mark.

If you love the craft and know how to bring that energy to a team, this is your role.

The Role

Creative direction

• Own the creative direction across all active projects, from initial concept through to final delivery
• Develop and present concepts to clients and the internal team
• Make clear, confident creative decisions and communicate the rationale
• Ensure all work reflects the client's brief, their brand standards, and ONBOX's quality bar

Hands-on design

• Build concept decks, moodboards, and direction presentations personally
• Design in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite - set the visual standard by example
• Review and art direct work in progress with specific, actionable feedback

Team leadership

• Elevate the design team's output by working alongside them - show, don't just tell
• Mentor designers through the work, not just around it
• Create space for ideas while holding the standard high

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with strategy on insights-driven creative solutions
• Work with project managers to keep quality and timelines aligned
• Present work to clients and articulate the creative vision with confidence

What you'll bring

• 6+ years of design experience, with at least 2 years as a Creative Director or senior Art Director
• A portfolio full of work you made - not just work you approved
• Solid brand identity chops; packaging and digital experience a bonus
• Fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Open to using AI tooling and drive adoption where applicable
• Agency or design studio background
• The ability to sell a concept to a client and explain a decision to a junior designer in the same afternoon

The details

Location: Vancouver, BC — 4 days in office, 1 day remote

Type: Contract, 3–6 months

Equipment: Work laptop provided

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Compensation: $110,000 – $150,000 CAD annualized, depending on experience

We hire people we want to keep working with. Contracts have a way of turning into conversations about what comes next.

Equal opportunity

At ONBOX, we believe diverse perspectives make better creative work. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but don't check every box, we still want to hear from you.