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How to Apply for Open Call for 3D Visual Artist Freelancers and Studios (Contract)

at Oklo

🏢 About Oklo

Oklo is pioneering next-generation fast fission technology to recycle nuclear waste into clean, reliable energy, positioning itself at the forefront of advanced nuclear innovation. Working here means contributing directly to solving climate change through tangible engineering and storytelling, not just theoretical concepts.

About This Role

This 3D Visual Artist role involves creating cohesive visual assets that translate complex nuclear technology into compelling narratives for marketing, design, and engineering teams. Your work will directly support Oklo's mission by making advanced fission accessible and exciting to diverse audiences through digital and experiential media.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing engineering schematics with technical teams to plan 3D models of reactor components, then develop lighting and materials for marketing renders, followed by preparing animated sequences for video production. Collaboration happens across Slack and video calls with engineers, marketers, and designers to ensure visual consistency across all deliverables.

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🎯 Who Oklo Is Looking For

  • Has 3-5 years of 3D modeling/rendering experience with a portfolio showing consistent visual style across multiple assets (not just single impressive pieces)
  • Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite specifically for preparing 3D assets for video, animation, and marketing deliverables
  • Shows genuine passion for clean energy through previous projects or personal initiatives related to sustainability or technology
  • Can balance technical accuracy with creative storytelling when visualizing complex engineering concepts

📝 Tips for Applying to Oklo

1

Curate your portfolio to highlight projects where you maintained visual consistency across multiple assets, not just your most impressive single render

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Include examples showing how you've adapted 3D assets for different media (video, marketing materials, experiential displays) in one cohesive project

3

Research Oklo's Aurora reactor design and include a brief concept of how you'd visualize it for different audiences (technical vs. public)

4

Demonstrate your Adobe Creative Suite proficiency by showing how you've used Photoshop/After Effects to enhance or animate 3D renders

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Explicitly connect your passion for clean energy to your artistic approach in your application materials

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain how your 3D style development process aligns with maintaining visual consistency across complex engineering projects', 'Describe specific experience collaborating with non-creative teams (like engineers) to visualize technical concepts', 'Connect your personal interest in clean energy to why you want to visualize nuclear technology specifically', "Provide a concrete example of how you've balanced speed and quality in 3D production for time-sensitive projects"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Oklo's Aurora reactor design and their fuel recycling process to understand what technical elements need visualization
  • → Review Oklo's existing marketing materials to identify gaps where 3D visualization could enhance their storytelling
  • → Research the regulatory and public perception challenges facing advanced nuclear to understand the communication needs
  • → Explore how other complex engineering industries (aerospace, medical devices) visualize technical concepts for different audiences

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach creating a style guide for visualizing nuclear reactor components that balances technical accuracy with public accessibility?
2 Describe your process for collaborating with engineers to ensure 3D models accurately represent complex mechanical systems
3 What challenges have you faced when adapting 3D assets for different media formats (video, print, experiential) within one project?
4 How do you stay current with 3D rendering techniques while maintaining production efficiency for commercial projects?
5 Why are you specifically interested in visualizing advanced nuclear technology versus other clean energy solutions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a portfolio focused solely on artistic/creative 3D work without examples of technical visualization or style consistency
  • Failing to demonstrate specific Adobe Creative Suite skills beyond basic 3D software proficiency
  • Applying with generic clean energy enthusiasm rather than specific interest in nuclear technology and Oklo's approach

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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