GCP AI Internship at Fashion Innovation Agency

This is an exciting opportunity for a UAL graduate with a background in using generative AI and machine learning to do a 6-month full-time paid internship with Fashion Innovation Agency.  

Fashion Innovation Agency (FIA) is a world-renowned team that works at the bleeding edge of emerging technology and is a guiding light for the industry. FIA is housed within Graduate Futures, Business and Innovation at London College of Fashion (LCF). FIA’s work sparks the imagination of creatives, executives, and entrepreneurs, building a pathway for new experiences, business models and job roles that are yet to exist. FIA consults for major luxury brands such as Burberry, Chanel, and Hugo Boss, as well as collaborating with technology companies such as Microsoft, Epic and Nvidia. FIA provides a key portal for knowledge exchange between industry and LCF.   

We are seeking a talented and motivated AI Intern, someone starting out in their career, with a demonstrated proficiency in using generative AI tools and workflows who is looking to build upon their existing experience. This is a unique opportunity for an individual to get practical hands-on experience and to hone their AI skills under the supervision of an experienced team, and to see how these skills can be applied within ‘live’ industry projects.  

Responsibilities: 

• use cutting-edge generative AI and machine learning tools to create a diverse range of fashion-related outputs 

• collaborate with technology team and external designers to understand creative requirements and translate them into AI-generated visual outputs 

• utilise and customise open-source generative AI tools to create fashion-relevant assets such as clothing designs, textures, and visualisations 

• develop, fine-tune, and train models (e.g., LoRA, custom diffusion models) to meet specific creative needs 

• work with tools like ComfyUI to design efficient workflows for model outputs 

• optimize generative pipelines for quality, speed, and scalability 

• research emerging tools, techniques, and trends in generative AI and their application to fashion 

• maintain and document workflows to ensure reproducibility and scalability  

• explore blending generative AI with 3D pipelines for digital fashion and immersive experience creation 

• research and stay up to date on the latest developments in AI 

• assist in the development and testing of new AI algorithms and models 

• gain experience of a creative agency environment 

• collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team 

• attend client meetings 

• work on industry projects 

• develop content for FIA’s website and social media channels 

• support with the development of workshops/short courses for LCF students 

• broaden professional network within field of AI 

• attend industry events 

The working pattern would be full-time 5 days a week (9:30am-5:30pm) in-person in the FIA office, at London College of Fashion in Stratford, sometimes working from home online. 

We are looking for someone who is proficient at using Comfy UI, Automatic 1111, ControlNet, LoRA model training, text-to-image and image-to-image generation techniques, plus experience with models such as Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, or MidJourney. Proficiency in Python and popular AI/ML libraries would be an added bonus. The chosen intern should have a keen eye for design and preferably a passion for fashion. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. 

Minimum Requirements 

Technical Skills 

Proficiency with Open-Source Generative AI Tools, including but not limited to: 

• ComfyUI 

• Automatic1111 (Stable Diffusion UI) 

• ControlNet 

• LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation) model training 

• Text-to-image and image-to-image generation techniques 

 Understanding of Generative AI Architectures 

• Experience with models such as Stable Diffusion, DALL-E, or MidJourney 

Strongly considered/ Preferred Qualifications:  

Data Skills: 

• Ability to prepare datasets for model training (data cleaning, labelling, augmentation) 

• Experience with handling large-scale image datasets 

Programming and Development Skills: 

• Proficiency in Python and popular AI/ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow) 

• Familiarity with API integrations for generative tools and workflows 

• Familiarity with GANs, VAEs, or diffusion-based models 

Visualisation Tools: 

• Knowledge of tools like Adobe Photoshop for post-processing outputs 

• Experience with tools for creating 3D visuals is a plus (e.g., Blender, CLO 3D) 

Other: 

• Experience of working on AI projects specifically tailored to the fashion or creative industries 

• Familiarity with ethical considerations and copyright laws related to AI-generated outputs 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset 

• Excellent communication skills, especially when discussing technical concepts with non-technical clients/audience 

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 

• Passion for AI and its application in creative industries, particularly fashion 

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

All candidates would be required to share a portfolio showcasing generative AI outputs or projects and workflows.