Design Intern - Brand, Marketing & Communications

1720376KEN-Nairobi
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Job description: Design Intern – Brand, Marketing & Communications

Service Line: Core Business Services (CBS) – Brand, Marketing & Communications

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting To: Assistant Director – Design / BMC Lead

Role Purpose

The Design Intern will provide creative and production support to the Brand, Marketing & Communications team, assisting in the development of high-quality visual assets for both internal EY initiatives and external client engagements across the East Africa cluster.

The role focuses on translating complex business content into structured, visually compelling, and brand-compliant outputs, supporting EY’s purpose of building a better working world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design reports, presentations, and client deliverables (e.g. sustainability & sector reports)
  • Create event and campaign assets (flyers, invitations, digital creatives)
  • Support regional design projects across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania & Rwanda
  • Apply EY brand guidelines to deliver clean, professional outputs
  • Work with internal teams on high-impact client and internal projects

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Undergraduate degree in:
    • Graphic Design, Communication Design, Multimedia, or related field with a second class upper or higher
    • Minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English & Mathematics.

Experience

  • Prior internship or portfolio of design work (academic or freelance acceptable)
  • Background in Graphic Design / Communication Design / Multimedia
  • Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite & PowerPoint
  • Good eye for layout, typography, and detail
  • Ability to work fast, adapt to feedback, and manage multiple tasks

Technical Competencies

  • Graphic design fundamentals (layout, typography, colour usage)
  • Proficiency in:
  • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (essential for EY deliverables)
  • Basic understanding of print and digital production formats

Personal Attributes

  • High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • Consistently produces clean, professional, brand-compliant outputs
  • Demonstrates ability to translate complex business content into clear visuals
  • Shows strong improvement in speed, accuracy, and design quality
  • Becomes a reliable support resource for both internal teams and client engagements

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Strategy and Transaction and Consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer a reality.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. You will have the flexibility and freedom to outline and manage your work plan and therefore have complete ownership of your role. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and continuous professional career development and initiatives designed to promote your personal and social well-being. These include:

  • support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
  • opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career; and
  • the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, apply now. Submit your Cover letters, CV, academic and professional certificates in support of your application by 9th June 2026.

Shape the future with confidence