Senior Digital Designer

Aristo Sourcing; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 222,374 - 271,791; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital design company is seeking a highly creative Senior Digital Designer to shape the future of design using cutting-edge technologies and AI tools. You will create high-performing visual content and lead design consistency across various channels, including social ads and interactive formats. This full-time role offers the chance to work remotely and requires proficiency with AI design tools, as well as at least 5 years of digital design experience, preferably in eCommerce.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of creating high‑converting design assets for digital marketing.
• Experience with emerging creative technologies and AI design tools.
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in eCommerce design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of high-performance visual content across multiple channels.
• Use AI tools to create innovative content and workflows.
• Optimize visual assets for SEO and track design performance metrics.

Skills

Proficiency with AI design tools

Strong project management

Client communication skills

Understanding of UX/UI principles

Education

5+ years of professional digital design experience

Tools

Midjourney

DALL-E

Canva AI

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

Job description

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Base Pay Range

$14,400.00/yr - $14,400.00/yr

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Digital Designer to join a growing team. This role offers the chance to shape the future of digital design through cutting‑edge technologies and AI tools.

You’ll combine advanced design expertise with AI‑driven workflows, SEO insights, and interactive formats to boost engagement and visibility. As a Senior Digital Designer, you will lead the creation of high‑performance visual content across multiple channels, including social ads, infographics, interactive tools, and video assets.

The ideal candidate has extensive design experience, proficiency with AI design tools, and a forward‑thinking mindset to pioneer innovative approaches to digital content.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Design & Brand Leadership

• Create visual assets for ads, blogs, landing pages, and campaigns across eCommerce platforms.
• Ensure brand consistency and design quality across client accounts.
• Mentor junior designers and set team standards.
• Translate client goals into impactful visual solutions.

AI-Enhanced Design

• Use AI tools (Midjourney, DALL‑E, Canva AI, etc.) to create innovative content.
• Build AI workflows to boost efficiency and output.
• Design interactive content (infographics, videos, polls, quizzes, calculators).
• Stay updated on emerging AI design technologies.

Multimedia & Video

• Produce graphics, infographics, and short‑form video content.
• Create explainers, product showcases, and social media videos.
• Optimise assets for multiple platforms and formats.
• Collaborate with content teams to support SEO/CVO strategies.

Performance-Driven Design

• Audit visual content and track design performance metrics.
• Optimise assets for SEO (alt tags, structured data, schema).
• Design for AI search overviews and LLM training inclusion.
• Use data‑led insights to guide creative briefs.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work with SEO, content, CVO, and dev teams on scalable design solutions.
• Create outreach visuals for backlink campaigns.
• Build client relationships and leverage tech partners.
• Keep up with latest design trends and best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Deliver 20-25 high‑quality assets monthly.
• Maintain 99% accuracy and 100% accessibility compliance.
• Complete revisions within 24 hours.
• Implement 3+ new AI tools/workflows per quarter.
• Produce 10+ AI‑enhanced interactive assets monthly.
• Achieve 90+/100 design performance scores.
• Lead 2+ innovation projects per quarter.

Salary

Starting at $1,600 / month, review after 3 months of successful reviews.

Type of Work

Full‑time remote.

Work Schedule

UK hours.

Requirements

• In depth background in a remote set‑up of work similar to freelancing as an Independent Contractor (deep understanding on the pros & cons involved in this industry).
• Minimum 5 years of professional digital design experience, preferably in eCommerce or agency environments.
• Proven track record of creating high‑converting design assets for digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong experience creating media for social campaigns that convert.
• Experience with AI design tools and emerging creative technologies.
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and responsive design.
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and web development processes.
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in eCommerce design, brand development, and performance marketing visuals.
• Experience working with eCommerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce preferred).
• Strong project management and client communication skills.
• Reliable high‑speed internet connection (with backup).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with motion graphics and video editing.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and how design impacts search performance.
• Understanding of conversion rate optimisation and A/B testing.
• Experience with data visualisation and interactive content creation.
• Background in performance marketing or growth‑focused design roles.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Design.

Industries

Advertising Services.

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