Prototype Researcher

The role

You will imagine, design, and build experimental experiences that make emerging AI capabilities tangible. You will work with researchers, engineers, and designers to explore new interfaces and interaction paradigms for AI-generated video, world models, and agentic systems.

What you will do

• Develop original concepts that explore the possibilities of emerging AI systems
• Design and build working prototypes that turn research capabilities into engaging experiences
• Shape each project's story regarding what it explores and why it matters
• Package explorations into polished demos, films, and interactive experiences
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to identify ways to demonstrate new capabilities
• Move quickly through experimentation to test ideas and refine narratives

Required qualifications

• A portfolio of original projects demonstrating creative thinking, design craft, technical execution, and storytelling
• Ability to take an idea from early concept to a working prototype and compelling presentation
• Hands-on experience building interactive experiences with code
• Strong visual and interaction design skills
• Curiosity about AI video, world models, agentic systems, and emerging generative media
• Comfort working in ambiguous research environments
• Ability to explain the purpose and potential of work through writing, visuals, demos, or film

About the company

Runway is building AI to simulate the world through merging art and science. The team consists of creative, open minded, caring and ambitious people determined to change the world.