Design Engineer

At World Labs, our mission is to revolutionize artificial intelligence by developing Large World Models, taking AI beyond language and 2D visuals into the realm of complex 3D environments, both virtual and real. We're the team that's envisioning a future where AI doesn't just process information but truly understands and interacts with the world around us.

We’re looking for a Design Engineer who thrives at the intersection of visual design and rapid prototyping. You should have strong aesthetic taste, a deep appreciation for intuitive user experiences, and the expertise to design complex 3D web applications. In this role, you’ll design and build out product features and demos showcasing World Labs’ unique 3D AI technology —from ideation through to building responsive, user-centric web apps.

What You Will Do:

• Work as a Design Engineer to design, prototype, and ship products and demos.

• Design and develop web-based 3D graphics tools and applications.

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment, including working directly with early testers and design partners to solicit user feedback.

• Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to design and build features and demos showcasing the capabilities of the AI models under development at World Labs.
  

Key Qualifications:

• 4+ years of design and/or engineering experience and proven ability to operate effectively in startup environments as an early-stage employee or founder, demonstrating adaptability and ownership.

• Experience in building user-focused web applications, particularly 3D interactive experiences.

• Strong affinity and curiosity for working with AI tools.

• Familiarity with modern web application technologies for frontend development (e.g., TypeScript, React, Radix/shadcn) and styling/animation/design (Framer Motion, GSAP, Tailwind, Figma, etc.).
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in 3D graphics programming and shader development, particularly web frameworks such as WebGL and Three.js. Experience building applications around generative image, video, or 3D models is particularly valuable.

• Experience designing real-time collaborative tools and applications.

• Work experience in relevant industries such as VFX, gaming, or 3D design.
  

Who You Are:

• Fearless Innovator: We need people who thrive on challenges and aren't afraid to tackle the impossible.

• Resilient Builder: Impacting Large World Models isn't a sprint; it's a marathon with hurdles. We're looking for builders who can weather the storms of groundbreaking research and come out stronger.

• Mission-Driven Mindset: Everything we do is in service of creating the best spatially intelligent AI systems, and using them to empower people.

• Collaborative Spirit: We're building something bigger than any one person. We need team players who can harness the power of collective intelligence.
  

We're hiring the brightest minds from around the globe to bring diverse perspectives to our cutting-edge work. If you're ready to work on technology that will reshape how machines perceive and interact with the world - then World Labs is your launchpad.

Join us, and let's make history together.