Design Engineer - AI World Models & Interactive UX

runwayml.com; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Runway is seeking a passionate Design Engineer to join our research team focused on AI video and World Models. This role emphasizes prototyping and exploration in a fast-paced lab environment, where creativity meets technical expertise.

The ideal candidate will work with researchers, engineers, and designers to develop innovative user experiences, agentic tools, and high-value interactive features.

Join us in redefining AI-driven creativity and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in technology.

Qualifications

• Genuine curiosity about AI video, world models, and generative media.
• Experience designing flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UIs for web products.
• Understanding of visual and interaction design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and implement novel user experiences at the intersection of AI video.
• Design agentic tools and interfaces for real-time interactions with AI systems.
• Explore new application areas for AI video and general world models.

Skills

Curiosity about AI video and generative media

Experience in designing prototypes and UIs

Experience building agentic tools

Strong understanding of visual and interaction design

Comfort in ambiguous environments

Job description

Runway is seeking a passionate Design Engineer to join our research team focused on AI video and World Models. This role emphasizes prototyping and exploration in a fast-paced lab environment, where creativity meets technical expertise.

The ideal candidate will work with researchers, engineers, and designers to develop innovative user experiences, agentic tools, and high-value interactive features.

Join us in redefining AI-driven creativity and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in technology.