AI consulting intern

#WEARAD ARAD is a strategic consulting company operating in the field of digital transformation. We help both large international companies and Italian start-ups to create or improve their business through the opportunities offered by digital, supporting them in defining the most appropriate strategy for their operating scenario and following them in its implementation. The sectors in which we operate primarily are retail, grocery, food & beverage and fashion. We are looking for inspired talents, digital enthusiasts who want to grow professionally in a fast and stimulating environment, taking advantage of the opportunity to be directly involved right away on various and complex projects, ranging from strategic to organizational consultancy, from optimization of e-commerce performance to product management, from the set up of digital channels to business development. Why work with us? At ARAD we work every day to affirm a new way of consulting: simpler, more efficient, more humane. Even if we are a small team, we manage projects for big brands and every member of the team is actively involved and gains experience daily. One of our core values is the spirit of collaboration, we help each other as we all work for the same goal. We put people first - life can be hard, we actively try to make it easier: for instance, we combined on-premises (either in our Bologna or Milan offices) and remote working before it was cool. We value ideas - all ideas are worth sharing but most importantly hearing, no matter where they come from: we debate (friendly), we choose the path and we all commit. We strive for greatness - we are proud to have both great clients from a wide range of different industries and great talents to push our limits further every day. We grow with you - having a small team means that every new addition has a deep impact on our dynamics and shapes the way to the ARAD of the future. We have fun along the way - we are a cohesive bunch of characters but we are always open to welcoming new friends to the party! What you will do You'll work directly with our AI Lead and consultants on real client projects, with a strong focus on applied AI, agentic workflows, and digital tooling. Specifically: - Design and prototype AI-powered workflows for consulting use cases, from data processing to client-facing deliverables - Experiment with agentic frameworks, multi-step automations, and LLM integrations in real project contexts - Build internal tools and accelerators that make the team faster and smarter - Support data analysis and translate outputs into actionable insights for clients - Contribute to ARAD's AI approach to knowledge bases, automation pipelines, agentic commerce experiments - Test, break, and iterate on new tools before anyone else in the team does What you must have - A bias for action. You try things before asking for instructions. - Hands-on experience with AI tools: LLMs, prompt engineering, workflow automation - Familiarity with at least some of the following: Claude, n8n, Lovable, LangChain, or similar low-code/no-code/agentic tools. - Basic Python skills, enough to glue APIs together, manipulate data, and build quick prototypes. - Good command of English (B2 level or higher). Bonus points for - You’re naturally curious and proactive in exploring new tools, and you actively bring valuable ones into the team’s workflow - You've built something with agentic AI: a multi-step pipeline, an automated workflow, anything that runs, also partially, autonomously - You've used Claude, GPT, or open-source models to build - You can explain non-technically what you built and why it matters What we offer A 6-month full-time reimbursed internship with the possibility of a permanent hire upon successful completion. Internship based in Bologna (hybrid mode). Hands-on training on real digital transformation projects. Direct mentorship from a senior consultant, who will closely guide your professional growth and development. Exposure to strategic digital transformation projects for top European companies, with a strong focus on fashion and omnichannel business. Growth opportunities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting environment.