AI-Driven Senior Graphic Designer

EY US; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a seasoned creative professional to lead AI-driven design initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of design experience and proficiency in Adobe CC and AI tools. Responsibilities include producing high-impact assets and mentoring junior designers in a collaborative environment. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6 years of professional design experience (agency or in-house).
• Experience with AI-enhanced tools including prompt and parameters usage.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe CC and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams for innovative AI-enabled campaigns.
• Produce high-quality design assets from briefs.

Skills

Creative problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma AI

Job description

Role purpose

Elevate our market presence through brand-aligned design delivered faster and smarter with responsible production-grade use of AI. Turn briefs into high-impact visual assets, guide AI-enabled workflows and mentor junior teammates to raise the craft and velocity of the studio.

Where this role fits

Creative Services within Business Development Clients & Industries - reports to the Creative Lead.

Will partner closely with internal project leaders and stakeholders across pursuits, proposals, campaigns and executive teams.

Delivery Requirements

• AI-accelerated production that demonstrably reduces turnaround time (concepting, image generation, motion snippets, batch versioning, accessibility variants) without compromising design.
• Prompt & workflow playbooks: reusable prompts, settings file hygiene conventions and template systems that improve consistency and throughput.
• On-brand multiformat assets across presentations, social, digital and print (brochures, placemats, illustrations, infographics, layouts, motion cuts) meeting agreed SLAs and quality bars.
• Stakeholder confidence: clear scoping options / tradeoffs and crisp communication via Teams / email, closing feedback loops efficiently.
• Mentorship: pairing with junior / associate designers to uplift typography, layout discipline and practical AI usage.

Core responsibilities

• AI & automation leadership
• Creative Ideation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualise and deliver innovative AI-enabled campaigns.
• AI-Assisted Design Creation: Leverage approved AI platforms to produce graphics, illustrations and brand assets that accurately reflect client briefs and maintain alignment with company branding.
• Video Content Production: Apply AI-driven tools for the production and editing of video content including motion graphics, animations and visual effects.
• Build and maintain a prompt library and template kits (PPT master templates, social systems, infographic components); champion accessibility (contrast, alt text, captions).
• Evaluate new tools / vendors, run small pilots and advise on fit-for-purpose use cases; escalate risks (licensing, privacy, bias) and ensure compliant usage.
• Trend Monitoring: Continuously monitor developments in AI and design technologies to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of industry innovation.
• Workflow Optimisation: Integrate AI solutions to enhance creative workflows, optimise production efficiency and provide training for team members on these technologies.
• Design & art direction
• Interpret briefs, research references and produce thoughtful first drafts to final assets; uphold excellence in typography, hierarchy and layout.
• Create assets spanning brochures, proposals, decks, social and motion/edits as needed.
• Collaboration & client engagement
• Partner with project leads and internal clients to clarify requirements, shape options and guide decisions with rationale and impact.
• Communicate proactively on timelines, dependencies and tradeoffs; capture and implement feedback with speed and accuracy.
• Operations & quality
• Manage multiple projects concurrently; track progress and hit deadlines.
• Ensure brand alignment and file hygiene across deliverables (layer naming, colour styles, component libraries).
• People & knowledge sharing
• Coach junior teammates on craft, prompt discipline and ethical AI usage.
• Contribute to team learning sessions and documentation.
• Contribute positively to a dynamic high-performing team environment.
• Participate actively in organisational initiatives.

Required experience and skills

• 6 years of professional design experience (agency or in-house).
• Qualification in Graphic Design or related field (Degree / National Diploma).
• Demonstrated experience of AI-enhanced tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, Figma AI, Microsoft Copilot, Canva AI, etc) including the ability to demonstrate prompts, parameters and before/after impact.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; After Effects and Premiere Pro for motion/video) and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to receive and apply feedback to deliver crisp on-brand outcomes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy including flawless typography and intuitive layout design.
• Data visualization literacy and experience building interactive or immersive content using no-code tools.
• Proven ability to create scalable motion templates, social video systems and presentation master templates.
• Creative problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to innovation even with limited experience.

What we look for

• Passion to tell stories through the power of visuals
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a flexible can-do attitude
• Self-starter with the ability to understand and translate verbal ideas into impactful cohesive outputs
• Hands-on experience in developing brochures, newsletters, flyers, banners, business presentations, animated presentations and various types of marketing collaterals
• Confidence, maturity and ability to build strong client relationships
• A strong team player who is comfortable working collaboratively with others

Portfolio requirement

Please include 5-8 relevant pieces (with at least 3 showing AI).

Who we are :

At EY we support you in achieving your unique potential both personally and professionally. We give you stretching and rewarding experiences that keep you motivated working in an atmosphere of integrity and teaming with some of the worlds most successful companies. And while we encourage you to take personal responsibility for your career we support you in your professional development in every way we can. You enjoy the flexibility to devote time to what matters to you in your business and personal lives. At EY you can be who you are and express your point of view, energy and enthusiasm wherever you are in the world. Its how you make a difference.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Apple Keynote, Graphic Design, Photography, HTML5, Layout Design, Production Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Branding

Employment Type :

Temp

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1