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Marija L.

Jewelry CAD designer

San Diego, California
$50 per hour
30 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

I am a professional CAD designer with over 9 years of experience specializing in jewelry design. I create detailed 3D models of rings, pendants, necklaces, and earrings using sketches, inspiration images, or original concepts. My expertise includes working with software such as Gemvision Matrix 9, Rhino 3D, Clayoo, Blender, V-Ray, KeyShot, and Photoshop. I provide high-quality STL files ready for 3D printing, along with photorealistic renders, animations, and AR files to enhance your website or presentation. I look forward to contributing my creativity and technical skills to your projects while continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

David T.

Mechanical Engineer | SolidWorks | Product Design | Prototyping & FEA

San Diego, California
$75 per hour
6 jobs
$1K+ total earnings

I'm a mechanical engineer with 8+ years of professional R&D experience and 8+ years of independent engineering consulting experience. I specialize in mechanical design, SolidWorks, technical drawings, assemblies, prototyping, and turning ideas into functional hardware. In my professional engineering work, I design and develop complex robotic systems in an R&D environment. My experience includes mechanical hardware and assemblies, electronics packaging, thermal management and cooling systems, pressure vessels, FEA, technical drawings, and design for manufacturing. I've also spent 8+ years consulting independently on a wide range of projects. I've designed an electromagnetic motor and cooling system for a drone company, developed highly complex custom geometries for an artist, and designed and manufactured prototypes and functional parts using 3D printing. I can help with anything from a simple 3D-printed part or CAD modification to a complete mechanical design. Services include: • SolidWorks CAD modeling • Mechanical design & product development • Technical & manufacturing drawings • Assembly design • 3D printing & rapid prototyping • FEA / structural analysis • Electronics packaging • Thermal management & cooling • Pressure vessel design • Design for manufacturing I have four 3D printers available for rapid prototyping and can take a project from concept → CAD → drawings → prototype. I care about building quality designs that actually work, not just models that look good on a screen. Whether you need a quick CAD modification, a prototype, or help developing a product from the ground up, I can help.

Krisando E.

Civil Engineering | Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D

San Diego, California
$60 per hour
22 jobs
$20K+ total earnings

Registered California Civil Engineer with AutoCad experience. I have used the program for 15 years. I have completed numerous Site Plans, Grading and Drainage Plans, Improvement Plans, Tentative Maps, BMPs, and Traffic Plans. I am a very good communicator.

So-Hyun J.

Jewelry Designer and CAD engineer

San Diego, California
$45 per hour
37 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

I am a professional fine jewelry designer with an expertise in CAD/CAM modeling. I am proficient in all jewelry including rings, pendants, earrings, charms, etc. I mainly use Matrix and use Zbrush as a side tool in order to design/build/render. I have sufficient knowledge in the production process of fine jewelry and diamond grading (Graduate Diamonds from GIA). I put into consideration not just beauty, but also wearability, durability, and cost when designing.

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