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Jaya Lakshmi B.

Visakhapatnam, India

$15/hr
4.7
60 jobs

Hi, I’m Jaya— a mechanical CAD designer with 5+ years of experience creating manufacturing-ready drawings and 3D models for CNC, sheet metal, millwork, cabinetry, and mechanical parts. I help clients convert sketches, PDFs, images, STL files, and 2D drawings into accurate production-ready CAD files. Services I provide: • 2D to 3D CAD conversion • DXF / DWG / STEP / STL file creation • Sheet metal and fabrication drawings • CNC-ready files for laser cutting and machining • Shop drawings and assembly drawings • Millwork and cabinetry design • Reverse engineering from photos or PDFs • Design modifications for manufacturing Software: • Solid Edge (primary) • AutoCAD • SolidWorks I focus on clean geometry, accurate dimensions, fast turnaround, and fabrication-ready results. I’ve completed projects including: • CNC parts • Sheet metal components • Custom cabinetry • DXF conversion projects • STL to STEP conversion • Manufacturing drawings • 2D to 3D modeling If you need reliable CAD support for fabrication or production, I’d be happy to help. New achievement unlocked can provide jewelry CAD files too using Matrix and zbrush

  • CAD
  • 2D Drawing
  • DXF
  • STEP
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Solid Edge
  • SolidWorks
  • STL
  • DWG
  • Sheet Metal
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Design
  • Vector Tracing
Felipe R.

Luis Guillon, Argentina

$10/hr
4.7
40 jobs

I’m a Product and 3D Designer specialized in realistic renderings and product visualization. I help brands and startups bring their concepts to life through clean, high-quality 3D models and visual presentations ready for marketing, manufacturing, or crowdfunding. 💡 My work combines graphic precision and industrial design logic (from packaging mockups to functional product designs). ✅ Expert in: • Product modeling for prototyping & 3D printing • Realistic 3D rendering & visualization • Packaging and product presentation 🧰 Tools: Blender, Keyshot, Rhino, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD.

  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Rendering
  • KeyShot
  • Packaging Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Rhinoceros 3D
Daya G.

Ahmedabad, India

$20/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I am a Mechanical CAD Engineer with 9+ years of experience delivering accurate 2D fabrication drawings, 3D models, prototypes, and plant P&IDs for clients in the manufacturing, fabrication, and startup sectors. My focus is on creating ready-for-manufacturing CAD solutions that help businesses reduce errors, save costs, and accelerate production. ✅ Core Expertise: 2D Drafting :- fabrication, CNC, laser cutting, and sheet-metal assemblies 3D Modeling :- prototypes, casings, jigs, mechanical parts, enclosures 3D Print-Ready Files :- STL/STEP optimized for FDM & SLA workflows Reverse Engineering + DFM :- manufacturable designs from sketches or samples Plant P&ID Design :- boilers, piping layouts, thermic fluid heaters, filters, fuel systems CAD Conversion :- PDF/image/STP to DXF/CAD and vice versa 🛠 Software Proficiency: AutoCAD | SolidWorks | Fusion 360 | Inventor | Plant 3D | Blender | KeyShot 💡 Why Choose Me: ✔ Proven track record with global clients across industries ✔ Deep technical knowledge of mechanical and industrial systems ✔ Professional, detail-focused, and deadline-driven 📂 Let’s work together to transform your concept into production-ready designs.

  • 3D Design
  • 2D Drafting
  • 3D Modeling
  • 2D Design
  • Industrial Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagram
  • CAD Drafting
  • CAD File Format
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • CAD
  • CadWorx
  • PDF Conversion
Khwaja I.

Lahore, Pakistan

$18/hr
5.0
163 jobs

🔴 ONLY LOOKING FOR LONG TERM ONGOING WORK 🟢 Discounted rates available for commitments above 20 hours per week 🏗️ I provide fabrication ready CAD models, shop drawings, and CNC DXF files for sheet metal, structural, architectural, and joinery projects. My work is used directly on the shop floor for laser cutting, bending, welding, routing, and assembly. 🔩 SHEET METAL CAD FOR MANUFACTURING (SOLIDWORKS SPECIALIST) 🔵 Development of accurate flat patterns using real bend data 🔵 DXF preparation for laser cutting waterjet and punching 🔵 Sheet metal components with forming features tabs slots and reliefs 🔵 Industrial enclosures covers panels and housings 🔵 Press brake aware design with controlled bend sequencing 🔵 Welded assemblies with clear fabrication notes 🔵 Assembly level BOMs with production focused structure 🏗️ STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK (SOLIDWORKS WELDMENTS) 🟢 Structural frames brackets and support systems 🟢 Stairs balustrades handrails walkways and access platforms 🟢 Architectural elements including cladding louvers and façades 🟢 Aluminum panel systems planter boxes and ceiling elements 🟢 Modular wall and roof assemblies 🟢 Sub assemblies shop drawings and approval documentation 🟢 Familiarity with Australian structural design references when required 🔨JOINERY AND INTERIOR FIT OUT DETAILING (SWOOD | SOLIDWORKS | AUTOCAD) 🟣 Manufacturing ready joinery and furniture drawings 🟣 Parametric cabinetry models built using SWOOD workflows 🟣 CNC router DXFs cut lists and nesting layouts 🟣 Exploded views and installation drawings 🟣 Doors windows frames and architectural interiors 🟣 Retail commercial and bespoke fit out projects ⚙ PRODUCTION SUPPORT AND WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY 🟠 Automated BOM extraction using SolidWorks properties 🟠 Batch creation of DXF and PDF drawing sets 🟠 Sheet metal nesting and material yield improvement 🟠 Drawing templates and CAD standards setup 🟠 Consistent metadata units and naming across projects 🎯 TYPES OF CLIENTS I SUPPORT • Sheet metal and laser cutting shops • Structural and architectural steel fabricators • Modular and prefabricated system manufacturers • Joinery and cabinetry workshops • Façade and cladding contractors • GRC and GRP panel manufacturers • Industrial equipment and machinery builders 🧰 SOFTWARE AND TOOLS • SolidWorks Sheet Metal Weldments CAM • SWOOD for woodworking and cabinetry • SolidWorks NestingWorks • AutoCAD for detailing and coordination • CATIA • Geomagic Design X for scan based modeling • KeyShot for technical renders 📈 WHAT SETS MY WORK APART 🟢 Drawings created with fabrication in mind not just visuals 🟢 Strong understanding of CNC cutting bending and welding processes 🟢 Clean structured CAD files for easy handover 🟢 Consistent communication and dependable turnaround 🟢 Experience working across AU UK EU and US projects 🟢 Top Rated Plus Upwork profile with proven delivery history ⚡ SOLIDWORKS AUTOMATION AND CAD WORKFLOW ACCELERATION For sheet metal and structural projects, a significant portion of time is often lost on repetitive non design tasks. I focus heavily on eliminating this waste by streamlining CAD workflows and automating high volume operations inside SolidWorks. This approach is especially effective on projects involving large assemblies hundreds of parts or drawing heavy deliverables. 🔹 Practical Automation Capabilities 🟢 Batch renaming of parts assemblies and drawings using structured naming logic 🟢 Automated hierarchy control for assemblies sub assemblies and child parts 🟢 Bulk generation of DXF files from sheet metal parts with correct configurations 🟢 Batch export of STEP files for suppliers and external coordination 🟢 Mass PDF creation of drawing sets with controlled file naming 🟢 Automated update of custom properties across parts assemblies and drawings 🟢 Global drawing updates including sheet formats title blocks and metadata 🟢 Standardized output folders for fabrication and procurement teams 🔹 Why This Matters for Manufacturing Projects ✔ Reduces hours spent on manual file handling ✔ Eliminates human error in repetitive export tasks ✔ Ensures consistent data across CAD drawings BOMs and production files ✔ Makes late stage design changes far less painful ✔ Improves handover quality for fabrication and CNC teams This is particularly valuable for sheet metal fabrication structural steel detailing and modular systems, where even small inefficiencies scale into major time loss. 🔹 How This Is Implemented I develop and deploy SolidWorks macros and rule based workflows tailored to the project or company standards. These are not generic scripts but production tested tools design 🔎 CLIENT SEARCH TERMS SolidWorks fabrication drawings | SWOOD joinery CAD | sheet metal flat pattern DXF | architectural steel detailing | CNC cutting drawings | joinery shop drawings | curtain wall detailing | GRC panel CAD | 2D to 3D conversion

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Drawing
  • Industrial Design
  • 2D Design & Drawings
  • 3D Printing
  • Drawing
  • Drafting
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Sheet Metal
  • 2D Drafting
  • 2D Drawing
  • CAD Drafting
  • 2D Design
  • Technical Illustration
  • 3D Scanning
  • Patent Drawing
  • Tekla Structures
Haider F.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$20/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Hey, I’m Haider, an industrial designer and mechanical design engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience bridging the gap between stunning product aesthetics and flawless factory-floor manufacturability. Aesthetics without engineering is just a render, but engineering without aesthetics doesn’t sell. Pure designers often create unmanufacturable concepts, while pure engineers often build blocky, uninspired products. I bridge this gap. By balancing high-end industrial design with strict DFM rules from day one, I sculpt sleek, premium product identities that look stunning to investors and run flawlessly on production lines. 🎯 The Problem I Solve For You Clients usually bring me a rough sketch, an idea, or a functional prototype that looks unpolished. They need two things to move forward: 1. Market-Ready Appeal: A stunning, minimalist, and ergonomic exterior that out-designs the competition. 2. Factory-Ready Blueprints: Precision engineering files that an overseas or local manufacturer can quote instantly without endless technical back-and-forth. By identifying and correcting design flaws early, I protect you from the classic $15,000 tooling mistake on revision two. 🛠️ Strategic Expertise & Services The following core services are executed in parallel to preserve aesthetic integrity while ensuring structural survival: 🔹 Industrial Design & Premium Aesthetics - Form Development & Styling: Crafting sleek, modern, and ergonomic product architectures with premium visual appeal. - Advanced Surface Modeling: Expert manipulation of complex, organic geometries and seamless curvature continuity in SolidWorks. - CMF & Visualization: Defining Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) coupled with high-end KeyShot renders for investor pitch decks and marketing campaigns. 🔹 Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Tooling Logic - Injection Molding & Tooling Optimization: Designing precise wall thicknesses, draft angles, ribbing structures, and hidden parting lines. - Advanced Structural Architecture: Integrating high-end cosmetic features with global tooling standards (HASCO, DME, MISUMI). - FEA Validation: Simulating stress, deformation, and thermal factors to prove structural integrity before cutting steel. 🔹 Manufacturing Documentation & Handoff - GD&T Blueprints: High-fidelity 2D engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards for flawless factory execution. - Production Asset Packs: Comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM), hardware specifications, and flat patterns for sheet metal. ⚡ The Execution Process: How We Work - Phase 1: Aesthetic & Constraint Alignment: We map out your target market, visual styling preferences, and production budget constraints to ensure the look and the business logic align perfectly. - Phase 2: Sculpting & DFM Loops: I develop the high-fidelity CAD, continuously balancing stunning exterior surfaces with internal mechanical constraints, latch mechanisms, and wall thicknesses. - Phase 3: Physical Check & Final Handoff: We freeze the design after a prototyping check. I release a pristine, production-ready file pack (STEP, IGES, PDF, DXF, BOM) your factory can use instantly. 📁 High-Fidelity Deliverables You Receive - Native CAD Files: Parametric SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Siemens NX formats. - Manufacturing Assets: Clean STEP, IGES, Parasolid, and DXF flat patterns. - Technical Blueprints: Comprehensive 2D PDFs with full GD&T and tolerances. - Marketing Assets: Ultra-realistic KeyShot renders and assembly views. 🌐 Target Industries Served - Consumer Electronics & Wearables (Sleek, compact, high-finish enclosures) - Smart Home Devices & Appliances (Premium tactile appeal and minimalist form) - Medical Device Housings (Ergonomic, pristine, impact-resistant design) - Industrial & IoT Enclosures (Rugged structural design that maintains a modern aesthetic) 🤝 The Client Commitment - IP Protection: Strict adherence to NDAs. Your proprietary concepts remain secure. - Production Mindset: Zero "theoretical" designs. If I design it, it can be manufactured. - Transparent Execution: Clear milestones, fixed-fee structure options, and zero communication gaps. Let’s turn your product vision into something beautiful, scalable, and highly profitable. 📩 Click "Invite to Job" or send a message with your project details today. Whether you have a napkin sketch or a half-finished CAD

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD
  • Product Design
  • SolidWorks
  • Industrial Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Prototype Design
  • Product Development
  • Engineering Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • Concept Design
  • 3D Drawing
  • Prototype Model
  • Reverse Engineering
Caroline W.

Xiamen, China

$50/hr
5.0
55 jobs

Does your brand need a designer who can turn ideas into production-ready fashion collections? I help brands transform concepts into unique footwear, apparel, and accessory collections that balance creativity with commercial value. From trend research to collection launch, I ensure every step combines design innovation with technical precision. Each project I take on is more than just design, it’s about bridging the gap between vision and execution. With experience at Converse Brazil, Oakley, Lacoste, Tory Burch, Paquetá, and Private Label, I’ve developed expertise in design development, tech packs, and factory follow-up, making sure every product is ready for market without losing its creative edge. Here’s how I can support your brand: – Fashion Design:footwear, apparel, and accessories – Product Development:from research to production – Tech Packs & Factory Liaison: precise, manufacturer-ready assets – Project Management: agile planning, negotiation, and delivery – Brand Strategy: connecting design to storytelling and sales impact My work is rooted in creativity, clarity, and collaboration. I’m not just designing products — I’m helping brands innovate, grow, and launch with confidence. TECHNICAL SKILLS ✓ Fashion Design: Apparel, Footwear & Accessories ✓ Product Development & Tech Packs ✓ Adobe Illustrator & CorelDraw ✓ Agile Project Management (Scrum, Planning, Negotiation) ✓ Business Analysis, Marketing & Sales Strategy ✓ Multilingual: English (Intermediate), Spanish (Intermediate), Chinese (Basic) Currently based in China, I collaborate remotely with brands worldwide to create collections that stand out and succeed. If sounds good to you, let's arrange a meeting and we can talk further! Kind Regards, Caroline Wagner

  • Product Design
  • Branding
  • Illustration
  • Brand Development
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Footwear Design
  • Style Guide
  • Style Sheet
  • Technical Design
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Consulting

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