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Freelancer Architect
Hourly ‐ Posted 1 day agoNot sure
Hours needed
3 to 6 months
Duration
Expert
Experience level
Need more freelancing architects from Goa, Bangalore, Chennai, Kerala, Ahmedabad/ Gujarat
Grounding and Bonding Electrical Design Engineer for Industrial P…
Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking an experienced Grounding and Bonding Electrical Design Engineer for an upcoming industrial project. The ideal candidate…
SketchUp Model Creation for Survey Map/Plot Plan
Hours to be determined
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a skilled designer to create a detailed SketchUp model based on a survey map/plot plan. The model should accurately repr…
Junior Architect / Architectural Assistant – Freelance (Self-Empl…
Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
More than 6 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a junior architect or recent architecture graduate to join us on a freelance, self-employed basis. This role is ideal fo…
Electrical and CAD Design Assistance for Product Development
Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a skilled freelancer to assist with the electrical and CAD design of our consumer product. The ideal candidate will tran…
ClickHouse Architect for Large-Scale Data Structure Design
Less than 30 hrs/week
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Expert
Experience level
We are seeking an experienced ClickHouse architect to design and implement a robust data architecture for storing analytical data. The…
Part-Time Writing and Drawing Work from Home
$40,000
Fixed-price
Entry
Experience level
We are seeking talented individuals for part-time writing and drawing tasks that can be done remotely. If you have a passion for creati…
Architectural Drawing Amendments and 3D Model Adjustments
$20
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a skilled designer to assist with amendments to existing architectural drawings and editing the ammendments written and…
Structural Design Engineer for Drom PEB Structure
$50
Fixed-price
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer specializing in Drom PEB (Pre-Engineered Building) structures. The ideal candi…
Autodesk Civil 3D Earthworks Drawings Expert Needed
30+ hrs/week
Hours needed
1 to 3 months
Duration
Intermediate
Experience level
We are seeking a skilled professional to create detailed Earthworks drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D. The ideal candidate will have exp…
can earn $15–$28/hr.
$15 $28
Median hourly rates (USD)
How to Become a Freelance AutoCAD Specialist
If you have great attention to detail, are enthusiastic about the construction and manufacturing industries, and love technology, then you might want to explore a career as a freelance AutoCAD specialist. You’ll have the chance to create detailed, accurate, and prototype-ready renderings of clients’ ideas, and you can even connect with drafting and Engineering Design clients on Upwork, the world’s largest freelance job hub.
What does an AutoCAD Specialist do?
A freelance AutoCAD specialist can support drafting, engineering design, architecture, interior design, and many other fields. The profession entails creating 3D models of real-life or theoretical objects using AutoDesk’s flagship AutoCAD software.
Models can be drawn in 2 dimensions and then extruded to create highly accurate renderings based on measurements or theory-based designs. Using constraints and other tools, a freelance AutoCAD specialist can determine the viability of mechanical products in a complex system. These AutoCAD models are highly sophisticated, providing far more detail and value than rough sketches.
What skills do I need to become an AutoCAD Specialist?
There are generally no degree requirements to work as a CAD drafter, though some professions that use AutoCAD may require drafters to hold a degree. Professional experience should include creating basic working models of real-life items and developing workable, blueprint-grade models of theoretical entities based on sketches and approximations.
If an employer requires a degree, they will most likely require an associate’s degree program or a bachelor’s degree in computer-aided design (CAD), civil engineering, or related fields.
AutoCAD drafters frequently use certain skills:
- Measurement knowledge. An understanding of measurement is essential, since it plays a key role in the accuracy of the resulting models.
- Creativity and technical skills. Designers need a certain amount of creativity, which contributes to the quality of their work. They also need to have highly technical skills, including the ability to use the software to its full capabilities. Attention to detail is also an essential element of these technical skills.
- Design and technical drawings. AutoCAD drafters need to be skilled in designing and working with technical drawings. These drawings can inform everything from construction to project planning, so it’s important that they’re accurate and detailed.
- Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) and constraint application software such as Solidworks and AutoDesk. Drafters need to have experience with the types of software that they’ll be using for each project. A strong working knowledge of the software lets drafters use that software easily, accurately, and quickly.
- Communication skills. AutoCAD drafters must be able to effectively communicate with other members of their team, their clients, and more. Both written and oral communication skills are key to this career path.
Should I get an AutoCAD certification?
In addition to developing your skills through work experience, it may help obtain a professional AutoCAD training and certification to help your Upwork profile shine. More of the appropriate certificates can be found with the American Design Drafting Association, which offers professional certifications to CAD technicians. Certain freelance AutoCAD specialist certifications can support your career:
- SkillsUSA Drafting and Design One Year Certificate (High School/Community College)
- Autodesk Certifications
- NIMS Computer-Aided Milling (for machining and industrial applications
- Solidworks Certifications
What are the job responsibilities of a Freelance AutoCAD Specialist?
A freelance AutoCAD designer will often have multiple key responsibilities:
- Create working models of parts and systems in 2D and 3D
- Create extruded parts as needed to fulfill client needs
- Design and test parts in a 3D environment (i.e. construction projects)
- Prepare 3D models for rapid prototyping/3D printing and/or machining applications
- Revise drafted prints as needed to create workable, repeatable part creations
- Use annotation mode to create exploded and standard-angle views of parts and systems.
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