Desktop Publisher

(Temporary Contracts)

Location

Burnaby BC, Canada

Company Background

Burnaby, BC based Best Buy Canada Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortune 100 company Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) and is one of Canada’s largest and most successful retailers.  With more than 22,000 employees across the country, Best Buy Canada Ltd. operates the Future Shop (www.futureshop.ca) and Best Buy Canada (www.bestbuy.ca) brands, providing unique and distinct in-store and online consumer offerings, tailored to meet a diverse range of needs.

The Role

We are looking for talented Desktop Publishers, experienced in Print Production, to join our Marketing Services department at our Canadian Headquarters in Burnaby, BC for immediate temporary assignments lasting approximately until the end of the year.

We are one of the largest in-house Creative Services department, responsible for producing all print media, including newspaper ads, flyers, mailers, in-store POP media and many more exciting projects. Utilizing the marketing guidelines and creative strategy in mind, the Desktop Publisher uses layout and design skills to produce various print creative projects. He or she must communicate with the Production Lead and Production Manager to consider all elements that may affect the project, including timelines, production limitations and conceptual look that uses approved brand guidelines. The Desktop Publisher also uses his or her skills to deliver accurate and comprehensive projects to a variety of departments and stakeholders.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

The successful candidate will hold a Degree/Diploma/Certificate related to Print Production, combined with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related role; retail print advertising experience is an asset. You will possess excellent computer skills with proficiencies in Adobe CS3, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. You will have solid knowledge of ad production stages and print production specifications. You must also be able to prioritize and work on multiple projects with strict deadlines. Please note that French bilingual experience is an asset.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment which is sometimes crazy (but never boring!) then our advertising department is for you!

Candidates

Due to the large number of resumes received, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted, or will receive a response. We thank all applicants for their interest in Best Buy Canada Ltd.

Agencies

Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system or Best Buy Canada Ltd. employees. Best Buy Canada Ltd. is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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