Hire the Best SolidWorks Designers
in New Zealand

More than 3,000 reviews on G2
Rating is 4.5 out of 5.
4.5/5
of Upwork by G2 peer reviewers
Kieran M.

Palmerston North, New Zealand

$30/hr
5.0
6 jobs

I'm a highly skilled mechanical design engineer with over 10 years of professional experience in CAD modelling, custom fabrication, and project delivery. Specializing in SolidWorks, I transform concepts into precise, build-ready models and technical drawings—whether it’s for CNC manufacturing, product development, or detailed assemblies. My background spans bespoke joinery, structural steel, and complex mechanical systems, giving me the versatility to tackle projects with accuracy, efficiency, and creativity. If you're looking for CAD work that blends practicality with design precision, I’m ready to bring your ideas to life.

  • SolidWorks
  • CAD Software
  • Mechanical Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Mechatronics
  • Prototyping
  • CNC Programming
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Model
  • CAD Drafting
  • CAD & CAM Software
Leni D.

Wellington, New Zealand

$25/hr
4.8
11 jobs

I’m a skilled and detail-oriented CAD designer with over 5 years of experience creating 3D models and technical drawings for tooling and equipment in the manufacturing area. Whether you need conceptual 3D designs or detailed technical models, I can transform your ideas from initial drafts into precise 2D drawings. Here’s what I can do for you: - Collaborate with your team or stakeholders to ensure designs meet functional and aesthetic needs - 3D modeling and design using SolidWorks, Fusion360, FreeCAD, CATIA, Inventor or other CAD software - Create technical drawings & Bill of Materials Based in Wellington, I’m available to work remotely and can accommodate your project needs, large or small. Let’s connect to discuss how I can help with your next project!

  • SolidWorks
  • CAD
  • Modeling
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Design
  • CATIA
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Visual Basic for Applications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Office 365
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • CAD Conversion
Tom A.

Wanaka, New Zealand

$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I'm a versatile Designer & Engineer, educated in Product Design but with experience working as a Graphic Designer and a CAD based engineer. I can design your physical product and ensure it's manufacturable, I can design packaging for it, and can create a brand and a brand identity for your entire project. I work with many clients and companies of all sizes, and will keep in regular contact to ensure I am meeting my deliverables.

  • SolidWorks
  • Mechanical Design
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • 3D Design
  • CAD Drafting
  • Graphic Design
  • Logo Design
  • Versatile Logo Design
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Illustration
  • Brand Design
  • Brand Identity
  • CAD
  • Industrial & Product Design Consultation
Dylan C.

Christchurch, New Zealand

$85/hr
5.0
74 jobs

I turn ideas into physical products you can hold. Always designed for manufacture. Always designed for your customer. "Happy customers sell your products for you" Why work with me? ◆ $100K+ earnings on Upwork ◆ 100% Job Success & Top Rated Plus ◆ Track record of delivering results ◆ Expert in industrial design, engineering and DFM What I do: ◆ 3D modeling in Solidworks ◆ Rendering and Animations ◆ Design for manufacture (DFM) ◆ Colour Materials and Finishes (CMF) ◆ Project tracking and management ◆ Rapid Prototyping and 3D printing ◆ Production and Sourcing What is your process? ◆ Grab an intro call ◆ See if we like each other ◆ Build something epic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My favourite Testimonials: "Dylan is an amazing Designer. He has incredible technical skills and a warm personality. He's like the love child of Elon Musk and Oprah. We developed an amazing product thanks to him. He knows how to listen, track our meetings, and give us clear project timelines. I recommend him for any project." "Dylan is an incredible and talented designer. If you are vetting your final choices, look no further! He is punctual, creative and an intuitive engineer and designer. He brought true life to my ideas. I had a new Fitness product I was designing and Dylan went above and beyond my expectations with his drawings, renders and detailed manufacturing files and measurements for my prototyping. I am looking forward to getting it in my hands! If you are looking for top notch skill, communication, creativity and problem solving, he’s your guy. Hire him, worry free. Thanks again, Dylan!" "Dylan is genuinely a 5 star freelancer, he's been incredibly helpful and help save my project. He is very skilled and knowledgeable about manufacturing techniques and methods. He is a great communicator and really went out of his way to help me on my project. I can't rate him highly enough - one of the best freelancers I have ever found on Upwork." "Dylan has helped me with several industrial design projects recently, he grasps the design brief very quickly and has been excellent not only in the quality of the work produced, but also communicating regularly and providing excellent ideas to help add value to the project. I have very much enjoyed working with Dylan and would recommend him highly to anyone needing his skillset."

  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Design
  • Manufacturing & Construction
  • 3D Modeling
  • Mechanical Design
  • 3D Printing
  • CAD
  • Engineering Design
  • Sketching
  • Industrial Design
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Product Design
  • CAD Drafting
Evan T.

Auckland, New Zealand

$90/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help hardware teams design better products. From first idea through to factory handoff. Whether you're validating an MVP, developing a smart device, or preparing CAD for tooling, I bring over a decade of hands-on experience across industrial design, prototyping, and manufacturing support. My approach blends creative design with deep technical execution. I’ve worked with early-stage teams, growing product companies, and global brands. Tools: SolidWorks, KeyShot, Adobe CC, in-house 3D printing + laser cutting Focus: DFM, enclosure design, concept validation, prototyping, lean product workflows Let’s turn your idea into something real.

  • Concept Design
  • Product Design
  • New Product Innovation
  • CAD
  • 3D Design
  • Sketching
  • Innovation Strategy
HASSAN L.

Auckland, New Zealand

$40/hr
4.6
5 jobs

A seasoned individual in higher education with vast experience as a faculty and researcher. I have written and supervised research articles and undergraduate and graduate theses at home and abroad. These supervisions have been on-campus and online for people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. ➡️➡️ I will be helpful if you need the following: For Researchers & Students: ✅ Get your research articles formatted, proofread, and edited to smoothen the flow of information. ✅ Get your dissertation formatted as per your school guidelines. ✅ Gather the required peer-reviewed articles for your research. ✅ Get the endnote library and all the associated pdf files ready. ✅ Need your articles cited using the endnote? Consider it done. ✅ Get your graphs ready using the origin ✅ Guidance and help in writing a literature review, For Applicants: ✅ Need help writing your SOP, impact statement, and short research proposal for admission or securing a scholarship for Postgraduate studies? ✅ Applying for scholarships or a leading university? I have secured and helped others secure admissions and scholarships at leading universities around the globe. For educational administrators: ✅ Do you need to get your program flyer ready by Monday? ✅ Do You want to get your presentation ready before the audit? I am a certified STEM research writer by Auckland University of Technology. Published papers with an impact factor of +10 in Mechanical Engineering. I will be online from 13:00 to 21:00 (GMT +5)

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • EndNote
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • English
  • Blog Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Writing
  • Research Papers
  • Academic Editing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Microsoft Word
  • Editing & Proofreading

How it works

Post a job for freePost a job

Tell us what you need. Create your own job post or generate one with AI then filter talent matches.

Hire top talent fast

Consult, interview, and hire quickly, so you can meet the freelancers you're excited about.

Collaborate easily

Use Upwork to chat or video call, share files, and track project progress right from the app.

Payment simplified

Manage payments in one place with flexible billing options. Only pay for approved work, hourly or by milestone.

Don't just take our word for it

How do I hire a SolidWorks Designer in New Zealand on Upwork?

You can hire a SolidWorks Designer in New Zealand on Upwork in four simple steps:

  • Create a job post tailored to your SolidWorks Designer project scope. We'll walk you through the process step by step.
  • Browse top SolidWorks Designer talent on Upwork and invite them to your project.
  • Once the proposals start flowing in, create a shortlist of top SolidWorks Designer profiles and interview.
  • Hire the right SolidWorks Designer for your project from Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace.

At Upwork, we believe talent staffing should be easy.

How much does it cost to hire a SolidWorks Designer?

Rates charged by SolidWorks Designers on Upwork can vary with a number of factors including experience, location, and market conditions. See hourly rates for in-demand skills on Upwork.

Why hire a SolidWorks Designer in New Zealand on Upwork?

As the world's work marketplace, we connect highly-skilled freelance SolidWorks Designers and businesses and help them build trusted, long-term relationships so they can achieve more together. Let us help you build the dream SolidWorks Designer team you need to succeed.

Can I hire a SolidWorks Designer in New Zealand within 24 hours on Upwork?

Depending on availability and the quality of your job post, it's entirely possible to sign up for Upwork and receive SolidWorks Designer proposals within 24 hours of posting a job description.