BSc/MSc: Interaction Design

Are you passionate about AI, AR, and real-time problem solving? Do you enjoy transforming complex user challenges into intuitive digital solutions? Then we are looking for you!

BSc/MSc: Interaction Design

Virtual Assistant for Operator Efficiency

Your assignment

Design a virtual advisor that supports operators on the print floor during active production.

You’ll collaborate closely with our R&D and production teams, shaping the future of print operations by designing intelligent tools that empower people on the production floor.

You will:

• Investigate typical causes of interruptions, inefficiencies and quality issues during print shifts.
• Understand operator workflows and pain points.
• Conceptualize a virtual advisor that interacts with live machine data.
• Explore AR-based overlays or dashboards for real-time troubleshooting and guidance.
• Prototype a dashboard or assistant that interacts with live machine data and simulate its use during a shift of a print operator.

Your profile

You are currently studying Interaction Design, Product Design, or a related field at MBO, BSc, or MSc level.

You thrive on user‑centered design challenges and are excited to apply the latest technologies (AI, AR, IoT) to real‑world problems.

You have strong skills in UX/UI design, including:

Creating intuitive, operator‑friendly interfaces for industrial environments.

• Designing workflows that support users under time pressure.
• Prototyping with tools such as Figma, Unity or similar platforms.
• Applying analytical thinking to identify and solve operational inefficiencies.
• Integrating live data and real‑time feedback into your designs.

You are curious about technical possibilities and eager to learn about AI, AR, and IoT in the context of print production.

You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including print operators.

As of February or March 2026 you are available for 4 to 6 months, for a minimum of 3 days per week.

This assignment can be an internship or a graduation project.

What’s in it for you?

• A challenging assignment with skilled coaching
• Internship/ Graduation compensation of €500,- per month
• Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an ‘OV‑weekcard’
• The possibility to network with professionals inside and outside your field of expertise, thanks to our diversity of disciplines which you will work with

What do we stand for?

We develop and manufacture high‑tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market as part of Canon, a global leader in imaging technologies. With around 3,300 employees across three continents and our headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands, we innovate to create high‑quality solutions that add color to the world. Guided by the philosophy of Kyosei —living and working together for the common good—our culture is built on openness, collegiality, trust and stability. We empower our people to grow, take initiative, and make an impact.

With our company values collaboration, innovation and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries and feel empowered to take ownership of our work.

Further information about Canon Production Printing is available at cpp.canon.