Teknion

Successful candidate will be a dynamic, team-and detail-oriented individual who will be accountable for the layout and development of new and maintenance of existing Application Guides, Price and Product Guides and Sell Sheets as well editing under direct supervision. The Desktop Publishing Specialist is responsible for the on-time production, development and completion of assigned projects following his/her project specific schedule(s).

_ Job Description :_

¨ Develop new and maintain existing Application Guides, Price Guides and Sell Sheets while maintaining the Teknion brand and ensuring all information is accurate, current and consistent with all other Corporate Marketing documents by following Teknion’s publishing standards.

¨ Assess and correct the accuracy and consistency in the phrasing of all product information provided and develop additional text if required to ensure accurate information is communicated in all published material.

¨ Modify and manipulate technical illustrations using Adobe Illustrator/PhotoShop and text and pricing/dimensions using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel before importing into working document in QuarkXPress and/or InDesign.

¨ Follow project specific schedules and deadlines as determined by the Team Lead, Desktop Publishing and contribute to the co-ordination of project components to ensure all timelines and launch dates are met for assigned Corporate Marketing initiatives/projects.

¨ Initiate/propose solutions for the development/evolution of Application Guides, Price Guides and Sell Sheets and other applications-related material by communicating with the Team Lead, Desktop Publishing and work as a team member with other members of the Corporate Marketing support team.

¨ Prepare files for output to various communication media including, digital and print media.

Qualifications :

· Post secondary education or 2-3 years relevant work experience.

· Excellent computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with keen editing skills.

· Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task, take initiative and work well under deadlines.

· Strong knowledge of QuarkXpress, Adobe Indesign Adobe Acrobat using Macintosh.

· Experience with database management an asset.