EY AI-Driven Senior Graphic Designer 

South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg 

296277452

Delivery Requirements

• AI‑accelerated productionthat 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 assetsacross 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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).

1. 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+ yearsof professional design experience (agency or in‑house).
• Qualification in Graphic Designor 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.
• Advancedproficiency 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 literacyand 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 mindsetand 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).