2026 Internship - AI-Assisted Creative Designer

2026 Internship – AI-Assisted Creative Designer (Generative AI & Digital Media)

Master the future of design: Create with cutting-edge AI image and video generation tools

Conversion science is a technology-forward South African company at the forefront of AI-assisted creative production. As a Google premier partner and meta marketing partner, we have early access to emerging AI creative tools and beta features, positioning you at the leading edge of the generative AI revolution in design.

We're seeking a creative graduate who wants to master generative AI tools and become an expert in AI-assisted image and video creation. This isn't traditional design -you'll spend the majority of your time learning and working with the latest AI models to produce professional creative assets at scale.

What makes this unique:

• AI-first creative workflow: 60-70% of your time will be learning and creating with generative AI tools (Midjourney, DALL-E, Runway, Pika, Firefly, Stable Diffusion, and emerging models)
• Cutting-edge technology access: Work with the newest AI creative tools as they're released - often before they're widely adopted
• Prompt engineering mastery: Develop advanced skills in crafting prompts for images, videos, and motion graphics
• Hybrid creative skillset: Combine traditional design principles with AI-powered creation
• Real production environment: Create professional assets that drive real business results
• Rapid iteration: Learn to produce and test hundreds of creative variations using AI

This is a 12-month internship for recent graduates in design who want to position themselves at the intersection of creativity and AI technology - the future of the creative industry.


What you'll learn:

• Generative AI mastery across image and video tools
• Advanced prompt engineering and AI creative workflows
• How to combine AI tools with traditional design software
• Data-driven creative optimization and testing
• Digital advertising formats and platform requirements
• How to work 10x faster using AI-assisted production

Role and responsibilities:

AI creative production (60-70%):

• Master generative AI tools for image creation (Midjourney, DALL-E, Firefly, Stable Diffusion)
• Learn and create with AI video generation platforms (Runway, Pika, and emerging tools)
• Develop advanced prompt engineering skills for consistent, professional outputs
• Create AI-generated static ads, social media content, and video assets at scale
• Experiment with new AI creative tools and techniques as they emerge
• Build workflows that combine multiple AI tools for complex creative outputs
• Learn to fine-tune and customize AI models for specific brand aesthetics

Traditional design and optimization (30-40%):

• Use Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to refine and adapt AI-generated assets
• Design landing pages and campaign assets using both AI and traditional methods
• Apply data-driven insights to improve creative performance
• Conduct creative A/B testing with rapid AI-generated variations
• Collaborate with campaign teams to understand creative requirements
• Stay current with digital ad formats and platform-specific requirements

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-year Diploma Degree in graphic design, digital media, or visual communication (NQF Level 6) (essential)
• Strong visual sense, composition skills, and understanding of design principles
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) or Figma
• Passionate about AI technology and eager to learn new tools constantly
• Creative problem-solver who embraces experimentation
• Highly organized with excellent time management
• Team player with a growth mindset and positive attitude
• Cape Town-based

Beneficial (but not required):

• Experience with any generative AI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Motion graphics or video editing skills
• Interest in prompt engineering or AI workflows
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS

The internship

• Duration: 12 months, starting January 2026 (date TBC)
• Location: Cape Town – Hybrid work model
• Training: Comprehensive training in generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted creative workflows
• Portfolio: Build a cutting-edge portfolio showcasing AI-generated and AI-assisted work
• Future-ready skills: Position yourself as an expert in the fastest-growing area of creative production
• Real-world application: Your AI creations will be used in live campaigns for real clients

Ideal for: Creative graduates who are excited about AI technology and want to become experts in generative AI tools while the field is still emerging. If you're fascinated by tools like Mid journey or Runway and want to master them professionally, this is your opportunity.


To apply:

Please email the below to az.oc.ecneicsnoisrevnoc@tnemtiurcer

• CV
• Copy of ID
• Academic transcripts
• Motivational letter

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Posted on 17 Oct 12:41, Closing date 17 Dec