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Ben N.

Mookgopong, South Africa

$75/hr
4.9
119 jobs

I help companies turn product ideas into manufacturable products ready for production. With over 30 years of product development experience, I specialize in designing products that are not only functional and attractive, but also optimized for manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, blow molding and die casting. Many companies struggle to move from concept to a product that manufacturers can actually produce economically. My work focuses specifically on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) so that your product can move efficiently from prototype to mass production. I regularly assist clients with: • Consumer product development • Electronic enclosure design for PCB devices • Plastic product design for injection molding • Bottle and container design for blow molding • Mechanical product design for sheet metal fabrication • Industrial equipment and vehicle accessories My goal is simple: create product designs that manufacturers can build reliably and cost-effectively. What you can expect when working with me ✔ A professional 3D CAD product design ready for manufacturing ✔ Designs optimized for injection molding and production ✔ Clear communication and progress updates ✔ Collaboration with your manufacturers worldwide Experience • Mechanical Engineering Degree (1994) • 30 years product development experience • Top Rated Plus freelancer on Upwork • ~$300K earned on the platform Previous clients include companies such as Ford, Toyota, BMW and Unilever, as well as startups and inventors developing new patented products. If you are looking for an experienced designer who understands both product development and manufacturing, I would be happy to assist with your next project.

  • 3D Rendering
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • 3D Design
  • Industrial Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Mechanical Design
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Product Design
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Product Development
  • Injection Mold
Stephan L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$45/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I am a methodical, analytical & hands on designer with a track record of being able to work well as part of a large or small team. I have a strong technical design ability with attention to detail. I'm passionate about exploring innovative ideas and practicing intelligent design and critical thinking by drawing inspiration from simplicity with a "form follows function" approach to design. With more than 15 years professional experience - 4 years Point of Sale, 5 years Safety Apparel, 6 years Product Design, I am ready to branch out as a freelancer. My skills will cover anything the project may require, including but not limited to; Project management, Research, Sketching, Prototyping, 3D modeling, Engineering and Designing for Manufacture.

  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Printing
  • Prototyping
  • SolidWorks
  • Affinity Designer
  • Affinity Photo
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Concept Development & Testing
  • Sketching
  • Industrial & Product Design Consultation
  • Research & Development
Jacivaldo D.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$15/hr
4.8
9 jobs

YOU do need amazing 3D photorealistic renders of your projects. You may wonder why your projects don't capture the attention of your clients. On the other hand, people around you are getting the maximum value from their projects. They are being able to: ✅️-retain clients, ✅️-sell their properties in real estate, ✅️-make mind blowing presentations and, ✅️-offer an unbelievable project experience to their clients. The fact is, it's not about the projects you make, it's about the visual experience you can provide to people through 3D photorealism. If you fail to reach the maximum potential of your projects and vision, you can get lost in the crowd. A Photorealistic 3D image can: ✅️-boost your marketing arsenal, ✅️-provide the best visual experience to your clients and, ✅️- contribute to an amazing presentation. This is what I can do for you. I can do a photorealistic 3D render of your project and incorporate your vision and ideas to maximize the potential. Simply click 'Invite to job' or 'Hire Freelancer' button for us to create amazing things together. You can also just message me.

  • SketchUp
  • 3D Design
  • Photorealistic Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Rendering
  • Architectural Rendering
  • Autodesk 3ds Max
  • 3D Product Rendering
  • Interior Design
  • Chaos Corona
  • Rendering
  • 3D Architectural Rendering
  • High-Quality Rendering
  • 3D Landscape Rendering
  • Exterior Rendering
Gary E.

Cape Town, South Africa

$30/hr
4.9
22 jobs

Services that I offer include: - Audio editing - Sound design - Mixing and mastering - Music production For some people having to deal with audio can be a nightmare! Well, for me it's a dream come true to work with all things related to the world of sound and audio... Daily tasks include recording, audio mixing and mastering for music, podcasts, online videos and any other audio related projects. One of my greatest passions for audio lies within the world of music. I work with on all genres of music, some of which include R&B, Pop, Afrobeat, Gospel, Folk and of course, Hip Hop. Although music based projects is where my passion lies, over the past four years I've started learning more about other audio related skills which include sound design, field recording and drum sample packs. With over 15 years experience as an audio engineer, I am uniquely equipped to take your audio related projects to the next level. I look forward to hearing from you and I'm excited to get started on your job...

  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Recording
  • Podcast Production
  • Music
  • Stem Mixing & Mastering
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Editing
  • Music Production
  • Drum
  • Percussion
  • Foley Effects
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Sound Design
Carmen F.

Port Alfred, South Africa

$22/hr
5.0
5 jobs

Are you looking for a creative problem solver and someone to complete different tasks on a single project? I can help! I'm an artist, graphic designer and budding architectural technologist by way of education. I have experience in fine art practice and exhibition administration, resource development (layout and illustrations) as well as architectural 3D modeling and visualization. ○ Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign), SketchUp, V-Ray, AutoCad. ○ I've garnered a diverse set of creative skills over the last 11 years working as a freelancer. I'm comfortable working on paper or digitally. I’m great with illustration, printmaking, cyanotype and bookbinding. ○ I highly value working as an independent creative, but realize the importance of the collaborative team when completing larger, more complex projects. ○ Regular communication is really important to me, so I will keep you updated from start to finish on the progress of your project.

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Illustration
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Visualization
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Drawing
  • SketchUp
  • 3D Modeling
  • Printmaking
  • V-Ray
  • Art Curation
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
Cornelius A.

Vryheid, South Africa

$25/hr
4.3
41 jobs

Unreal Engine Blueprints Programmer (Lead Developer) - Specialize in taking ideas and turning it into functional projects - - Character Setup, AI, movement, inventory, pickups, attributes, abilities, animation, .. - - Animation Blueprint, Set up GameplayTag based AnimStateTree - - Game mode Setup, and everything related - GDD Documentation - Source Control Setup and management - Team Management - Steam integration, compiling project, upload to steam, managing releases.. VR - Setup VR based projects with steam integration - Setup OpenXR to work with all headsets, Test in Quest 2/3 - Display UI correctly in world, Separate left and right UI interaction with separate cursors for each hand. Hand Touch UI interaction - Grabable objects, physics stuff

  • 3D Modeling
  • Unreal Engine
  • 3D Design
  • SketchUp
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Model
  • Game Development
  • 3D Printing

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