Creative · High demand
AI Designer
Uses generative tools as part of a real design practice — direction, iteration and craft, at speed.
What people earn
Entry
$50k–$72k
Mid-level
$80k–$120k
Senior
$125k–$180k
Strongest demand is for designers who can direct AI, not just operate it.
Skills that matter
- Visual direction
- Prompt craft for imagery
- Brand systems
- Photo editing
- Design tooling
- Critique
Your path at Aivo
- 1
Foundations
Complete the 21-day certification.
- 2
Imagery
Complete Midjourney Academy to advanced.
- 3
Production
Complete Adobe Firefly and Canva AI academies to intermediate.
- 4
Evidence
Publish a visual identity produced with AI, with your direction explained.
Academies to take
Midjourney Academy
The most beautiful images, if you learn to speak to it.
Adobe Firefly Academy
Commercially safe generative imagery inside Adobe.
Canva AI Academy
Design that looks professional without a design degree.
Runway Academy
Video generation and editing that used to need a studio.
Tools you'll use
Portfolio checklist
- • Your direction is explained, not just the outputs
- • Shows iteration, not only finals
- • Consistency across a set
- • Licensing and usage rights addressed
Projects that impress
- • A brand identity with a consistent generated style
- • A photo campaign edited with generative fill
- • A style reference system for a team
Interview prep
How do you keep generated work on-brand?
Style references, a documented look, and ruthless selection.
What do you do that the tool can't?
Direction, judgement, editing and knowing when it's finished.
How do you handle commercial rights?
Know your tool's training data and licence terms; prefer licensed-source tools for client work.
Credentials that help
- Aivo AI Certificate
- Midjourney Academy — Advanced
- Adobe Firefly Academy — Intermediate