AI-Driven Senior Graphic Designer (Johannesburg, GT, ZA, 2146) bei EY

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, multi‑format 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/trade‑offs, 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

1. 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.
• Interactive Content Development: Develop engaging, interactive content powered by generative AI for digital marketing campaigns.
• 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.

2. 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.

3. 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 trade‑offs; capture and implement feedback with speed and accuracy.

4. 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).

5. 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 Designer/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 world's 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. It's how you make a difference.