int-2637- internship in multimodal sketching augmented with generative ai

Internship contract – 6 months | Fulltime/40h | From on | Belval

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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

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The internship is contributing to the CoMixS project which seeks to study how to best support interface design activities using mixed-display ecosystems. CoMixS is funded by the FNR under the INTER 2024 program and is running from

How will you contribute?

Emerging intelligent systems are reshaping creative workflows by enabling natural and multimodal communication between humans and machines. In the context of design, web-based assistants powered by generative AI (e.g., diffusion models or vision-language models) can now transform natural language briefs into visual concepts—such as UI mockups or product sketches. These tools are not only powerful but also open the door for richer, more embodied forms of interaction beyond traditional mouse and keyboard input.

The goal of this internship is to explore how tangible interaction and other input modalities (e.g., speech, touch, gestures) can support iterative and collaborative AI-supported design activities. The candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of an intelligent, web-based assistant that generates visual content from natural language, while enabling users to refine their outputs through embodied and multimodal interactions.

Depending on the intern's background and interests, the work can emphasize specific modalities (e.g., tangible interaction), explore different stages of design (ideation, refinement, collaboration), or support co-located creative sessions involving multiple users.

The internship will include the following tasks:

• Get familiar with the technologies used at LIST for multimodal and multi-display interaction (e.g., interactive tabletops, wall displays, tangible objects).
• Study the use of generative vision-language models (e.g., diffusion models) for concept sketching and design ideation.
• Explore tangible or embodied input to control and refine visual outputs in creative workflows.
• Design and prototype multimodal interaction techniques that integrate natural language, sketching, and tangible elements.
• Develop a functional demonstrator showcasing a creative assistant supporting iterative design with generative AI.
• (Optional) Investigate collaborative or multi-user scenarios for co-located design.

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Education

• Master student in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Media Technology, or similar, preferably doing their master thesis

Experience and skills

• Knowledgeable in Human Computer Interaction and User-Centred Design
• Knowledgeable in AI/LLM integration
• Ability to develop functional prototypes
• Capacity to generate new ideas, concepts, and solutions
• Good communication skills
• Knowledgeable in HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Preferably also knowledgeable in C# and/or Python
• Preferably having experience with speech-based interaction

Language skills

• Good command of English
• Knowledge of French or German is considered an asset

Your LIST benefits

An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects;

Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society;

Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres, including innovations such as our Viswall, high-scale incubators and top of the range 3D/4D printings that are part of our toolkit for excelling in all we do;

Multicultural and international work environment with more than 45 nationalities represented in our workforce;

Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions;

Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science;

32 days' paid annual leave for a full time internship, 11 public holidays per annum, flexible working hours,

An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas.

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Your application must include a motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience

Application procedure and conditions:

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.

Languages English Education Master Experience 0+ years

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