Generative AI Developer

The opportunity

We’re looking for a Generative AI Developer to join the Fashion Innovation Agency (FIA) at London College of Fashion, where you’ll help bridge cutting-edge AI technology and fashion innovation. In this role, you’ll develop and optimise generative AI pipelines for fashion applications and outputs, including textile design, virtual try-on, style-consistent asset creation and 3D asset generation.
You’ll explore emerging AI research, fine-tune open-source models for creative briefs, and integrate outputs with digital platforms such as Blender and CLO3D. Working closely with designers, technologists, and researchers, you’ll play a key role in driving FIA’s commercial collaborations, grant-funded projects, and digital transformation strategy, advancing our reputation as a global leader in fashion-tech innovation.

Your profile

You’ll bring strong expertise in generative AI tools and techniques. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow are essential, along with an ability to fine-tune models and manage datasets for creative applications. Experience integrating AI outputs with 3D or digital design platforms would be a real advantage. We’re looking for someone who is curious, innovative, and detail-oriented, able to balance technical rigour with creative exploration, communicate ideas clearly to non-technical collaborators, and thrive as part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of fashion and technology.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

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