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Graphic Designer (AI Focused)

Ernst & Young Global LimitedJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

4 days ago

Job description

Overview

Job title : Graphic Designer (AI Focused)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 09, 2025

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)

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