Graphic Designer (ai Focused)

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Role purpose


Help advance our market leadership with brand?aligned design that's faster, smarter, and more impactful through responsible use of AI. You'll sit in the Creative Services team and translate briefs into high?quality visual assets for internal and external audiences, working closely with senior designers and project leads.

Where this role fits



Creative Services within Business Development, Clients & Industries - reports to the Creative Lead or a Senior Designer.

Delivery requirements

AI?accelerated production

(e.g., concepting, image generation, short?form motion, versioning, and accessibility variants) that reduces turnaround time without compromising craft.

On?brand assets

across presentations, social, digital, and print (brochures, placemats, illustrations, infographics, layouts), meeting agreed SLAs and quality bars.

Clear client communication

via Teams/email, capturing requirements, iterating quickly, and closing feedback loops.

Team contributions

to ways?of?working, templates, and AI playbooks that lift throughput and consistency.

Core responsibilities

Design craft

Interpret briefs, research references, and produce thoughtful first drafts and final assets. Maintain meticulous attention to typography, hierarchy, and layout. Assist in the development and design of branding materials such as brochures, placemats, illustrations, layouts, infographics, presentations, and social media content under the guidance of senior team members. Adhere to EY brand guidelines, maintaining high standards for aesthetic quality, timeliness, and operational efficiency.

AI & automation

AI-Assisted Design Creation: Use approved AI tools to create graphic, brand assets as per client briefs, and document prompts/settings for repeatability. Video Content Production: Employ AI for editing videos, motion graphics, and visual effects. Interactive Content Development: Build interactive, AI-powered marketing content. Trend Monitoring: Stay updated on AI and design advancements to keep the team innovative. Workflow Optimisation: Apply AI to streamline creative processes and train colleagues on practical AI use cases. Creative Ideation: Work with teams to generate and deliver AI-driven campaign ideas.

Collaboration, stakeholder management and operations

Work closely with senior teammates and internal project leaders; clarify requirements early; present options and trade?offs clearly. Participate actively in team initiatives and uphold a positive, high?performing culture. Keep a pulse on design trends and share insights that improve our outputs. Effectively manage multiple assignments and deadlines with direction from supervisors. Deliver design solutions and contribute creative input during the decision-making process. Respond promptly to client inquiries via Teams and Email as necessary. Participate actively in organisational initiatives. Report to the Creative Lead or Senior Designer for guidance and mentorship.

Required experience and skills

Minimum

2+ years of experience

, preferably within an agency

Bachelor's

degree or

National Diploma

in

Graphic Design

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro. Hands?on with AI?enhanced tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, Figma AI, Microsoft Designer/Copilot, Canva AI etc) and a curiosity to learn more. Eager approach to creative problem-solving and innovative thinking, even with limited experience Communication skills that invite feedback and lead to crisp, on?brand outcomes. Strong attention to detail and accuracy

What we look for

Passion to tell stories through the power of visuals 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 two 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.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1523550
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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