Prototype Researcher

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Prototype Researcher to join Runway Labs — our research and exploration team pushing the frontier of AI video and General World Models. You’ll imagine, design, and build experimental experiences that make emerging AI capabilities tangible and communicate a compelling vision…

• Open to hiring remote across the US — we also have offices in New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.
• Develop original concepts that explore the possibilities of emerging AI systems, from interactive video and world models to agentic experiences.
• Design and build working prototypes that turn research capabilities into engaging, understandable experiences.
• Shape each project’s story: what it explores, why it matters, and what it suggests about the future.
• Package explorations into polished demos, films, and interactive experiences that communicate our research and vision.

What they're looking for

• A portfolio of original projects that demonstrates creative thinking, design craft, technical execution, and strong storytelling.
• The ability to take an idea from an early concept to a working prototype and a compelling presentation.
• Hands-on experience building interactive experiences with code, with the judgment to choose the right tools for each experiment.
• Strong visual and interaction design skills, with an eye for detail and an instinct for making complex ideas accessible.
• Genuine curiosity about AI video, world models, agentic systems, and emerging generative media.