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

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are seeking an individual or studio who can support our team in 3D Visualization. This is an open call for portfolios, as we have an array of upcoming projects and would be reaching out on a project-by-project basis to bring in contracted help. The length of contract will be determined based on the project the individual will be brought on for. 

Position Description

Oklo is looking for a 3D Visual Designer focused on modeling, look development, and rendering of high-quality digital assets. This role supports Oklo’s storytelling across digital, video, and experiential media by producing clear, intentional 3D visuals with strong control over lighting, materials, and composition.

Specific responsibilities may include:

Visual Style & Direction

• Define and maintain a cohesive 3D visual style across assets and projects
• Curate references and translate them into clear style guides
• Ensure consistency in materials, lighting, and composition across rendered outputs

3D Modeling & Asset Creation

• Model high-quality 3D assets for renders, animations, and digital use
• Balance speed, flexibility, and visual fidelity based on project needs
• Maintain organized scene files and reusable asset libraries

Rendering & Look Development

• Produce high-quality renders with full control over lighting, materials, camera, and composition
• Refine the look of an asset using hands-on rendering workflows, rather than relying solely on AI-generated outputs. We value human judgment and artistry.
• Prepare rendered assets for use in design, video, and marketing deliverables
• Collaborate with a wide array of disciplines, from engineering to marketing

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in 3D modeling, rendering, or digital visual design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating skill with 3D modeling, rendering control, and visual consistency
• Proven ability to establish and match visual styles across multiple assets
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)

Bonus Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Blender and Rhino
• Familiarity with architectural, industrial, or product visualization
• Experience creating 2D and 3D animations
• Strong preference for those local to Santa Clara, CA

Competencies

We are looking for a 3D Visual Designer that is:

• Passionate about clean energy 
• Passionate about making advanced fission a reality
• Willing and able to learn quickly
• Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us
• Willing to think differently and do things in new ways 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
• Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before 
• Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
• An excellent writer who can write in modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
• Able to communicate technical content and results verbally 

Who you are:

A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.

An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.

Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.

Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.

About Oklo travel requirements:

Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings.

About Oklo compensation:

Hourly rate: $50-$125

Rate may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience.

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable laws may be eligible.

About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

#CHOP: Oklo’s Values
Collaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.
Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.
Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through  to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.

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