AI-ASSISTED CREATIVE DESIGNER
2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Join Our 2026 Internship Programme
This internship is 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 Midjourney or Runway and want to master them professionally, this is your opportunity.
Conversion Science is a technology-forward South African company developing AI-powered automation solutions for digital platforms and business processes.
As a Google Premier Partner and Marketing Platform Partner, we have direct access to cutting-edge and beta features from major platforms, giving you exposure to technologies before they hit the mainstream market. We’re seeking a junior software developer passionate about AI, automation, and data engineering to join our technical team. You’ll work with modern development practices, generative AI tools, and real-time data systems while solving diverse automation challenges – from marketing campaign optimisations to internal workflow automation and data processing pipelines.
What Makes This Internship 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
Internship Details
Location | Cape Town, Plumstead (Hybrid)
Start Date | January 2026 (date TBC)
Educational Level | Bachelor’s degree or NQF Level 5 National Certificate
Job Level | Junior
Remuneration | R7000
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 customise AI models for specific brand aesthetics
Traditional Design & Optimisation (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
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 optimisation and testing
- – Digital advertising formats and platform requirements
- – How to work 10x faster using AI-assisted production
Requirements
– Degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or Visual Communication (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 organised with excellent time management
- – Team player with a growth mindset and positive attitude
- – The candidate must be 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
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
