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Tery S.

Temecula, California

$30/hr
4.9
753 jobs

Hello! I am Tery- an accomplished jewelry designer and manufacturer with an education in Fine Arts and Jewelry Design, as well as Gemology and Manufacturing, focusing on Creative Concepts and Collections. With 10+ years of Jewelry design and consultancy experience, I am ideally suited to fully support startups, designers, and Jewelers from initial designing to complete production. The great majority of my work is bespoke fine jewelry designing and custom work with extensive experience in manufacturing processes. Design wise I specialize in 3d cad jewelry design using a combination of 3d modeling software such as Rhino3d, Matrixgold, with jewelry industry standard specifications to insure that models are ready for production. Looking forward to working with you!

  • 3D Animation
  • Jewelry Design
  • 3D Rendering
  • 3D Modeling
  • Illustration
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Gemstone
  • Sketch
  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Jewelry
  • Creative Direction
Hammad A.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$28/hr
5.0
24 jobs

🚀 Have a product idea, sketch, prototype, or existing design that needs to become profitable? I turn product concepts into manufacturing-ready designs that actually get built—profitably. Most product designers focus on CAD. I focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and making sure your product can be manufactured at scale without surprises, cost overruns, or timeline delays. 👤 WHO I AM Certified SolidWorks Expert with 5+ years specializing in product design, DFM, injection molding, and manufacturing optimization. I've completed 18+ projects with 100% client satisfaction—helping startups, entrepreneurs, and established brands turn ideas into real products that manufacturers quote accurately. 🔄 MY PROCESS: IDEA → SOLUTION → CAD → PROTOTYPE → SCALE ⚙️ STEP 1: GENERATE SOLUTION Analyze your product idea, identify manufacturing challenges, develop practical cost-effective approach—BEFORE any CAD modeling starts. (Result: Clear roadmap, no wasted effort) 📐 STEP 2: CAD IT INTO 3D Manufacturing-ready SolidWorks models with DFM built in from day one. Draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines, assembly logic that factories understand. (Result: Production-ready files, zero confusion at factory) 🖨️ STEP 3: PROTOTYPE & OPTIMIZE In-house 3D printing for fit testing, design validation, and iteration. Physical prototypes prove your design works BEFORE tooling investment. (Result: Validated design, reduced risk, faster to market) 📈 STEP 4: SCALE IT UP Production-ready technical drawings, material specs, manufacturing guidance for reliable high-volume production. (Result: Smooth manufacturing, confident scaling) ✅ WHAT YOU GET ✓ Manufacturing-ready CAD models (SolidWorks + STEP) ✓ DFM analysis—draft angles, wall thickness, parting strategy, cost optimization ✓ 3D-printable prototypes for testing and validation ✓ Technical drawings with tolerances and material specs ✓ Production guidance & supplier-ready documentation ✓ Photorealistic renders for presentations/investors 🏆 SPECIALIZATIONS ✓ Product Design for New Ideas (idea → prototype → production) ✓ Product Optimization for Existing Designs (cost reduction, manufacturability) ✓ Injection Molding DFM (draft, wall thickness, undercuts, parting strategy) ✓ Tooling & Mold Design Consultation ✓ Sheet Metal Design for Manufacturing ✓ Mechanical Assemblies & Moving Parts Design ✓ 3D Printing Optimization (FDM prototyping and rapid iteration) ✓ Technical Documentation & Manufacturing Drawings 💡 WHY WORK WITH ME? → I think like a manufacturer, not just a designer → DFM-first approach means manufacturability is built in from day one → In-house prototyping = fast iteration, physical validation before investment → 100% job success rate means clients get what they expect → I speak the language of factories (no translation needed) → Full-stack expertise covers idea-to-production journey → Cost optimization through smart design (protects your margins) 🎯 WHO SHOULD HIRE ME? → Startups with product ideas needing validation before manufacturing → Entrepreneurs preparing products for mass production → Brands optimizing existing products for cost & performance → Companies with high-complexity assemblies needing DFM review → Teams needing production-ready CAD and manufacturing support 🚀 LET'S START You have a product idea? Send me your concept, sketch, or existing design. We'll discuss: ✓ Your product vision and goals ✓ Manufacturing challenges & opportunities ✓ Timeline and budget expectations ✓ Exact next steps to bring it to life Then I'll outline how to move forward—with zero fluff, zero surprises. Ready for a FREE consultation? 📩Message me with your product idea. I'll review your concept and provide honest feedback on manufacturability, timeline, and approach. Let's turn your idea into a profitable product. 🎯

  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Injection Mold
  • SolidWorks
  • Industrial & Product Design Consultation
  • Product Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Mechanical Design
  • Product Development
  • Product Concept
  • Sheet Metal
Kavinkumar P.

Coimbatore, India

$25/hr
5.0
805 jobs

Top Rated Plus Team with 100% Job Success Score. One of the Top 3% in Upwork. Our comprehensive suite of services includes: • Mechanical drafting services • Contract Manufacturing • Reverse engineering and Machine design • FEA and CFD • Industrial and Sheet Metal design • Plastic design with injection molding guidelines • Product design and development • Prototyping and more., With over 11 years of experience serving international clients since 2013, we have established a reputation for delivering high-quality designs and meeting tight turnaround times, earning us a Top-Rated Plus rating on Upwork. Our designers utilize industry-standard tools such as Solidworks, AutoCAD LT, etc., and are certified mechanical engineers with a minimum of 8 years of experience. This ensures that our designs are both innovative and practical. We offer flexible pricing options, including monthly contracts, to help you save on your design requirements. I would be delighted to schedule a meeting with you to discuss your project in more detail at your convenience. I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you.

  • Industrial Design
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • CAD Drafting
  • SolidWorks
  • 3D Printing
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Product Design
  • Mechanical Design
  • Custom Part Design
  • Special Purpose Machine Design
  • Prototyping
  • Contract Manufacturing
Broky L.

Dongguan, China

$10/hr
5.0
24 jobs

✨✨✨Injection Mold & Silicon Mold & Metal Die Casting & Silicon Quick Mold✨✨✨ WHAT CAN WE SUPPLY? ✨✨✨Sketch | Molding | Prototype | 3D Printing ✨✨✨DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE OUR DESIGN TEAM ✨✨✨Design Stuido in Guangdong & Hongkong ✨✨✨Solidworks, UG, PRO/E, CAD, Blender, Rhino, Keyshot ✨✨✨More than 10 Years of experience ✨✨✨Nearly Factory^Reaction quickly———Tooling & Fabrication OUR FACTORY ✨✨✨Factory in DongGuan, Guangdong, China ✨✨✨Specializing in injection molds, silicon molds, metal products, and manufacturing SERVICE ✨✨✨Customization----ODM ✨✨✨Sketch, Technic Drawing, 3D Model, Tooling, and Manufacture. ✨✨✨OEM ✨✨✨Manufacture & Fabrication TOOLING ✨✨✨The Biggest injection mold for TESLA EV CAR ✨✨✨The Metal die casting for Janus-Noke ✨✨✨The Silicon mold for prototype and tiny batches. OUR ADVANTAGE ✨✨✨High quality ✨✨✨Low price ✨✨✨Best service ✨✨✨Hope everyone earns money and has fun every day ✨✨✨

  • Product Design
  • 3D Design
  • Industrial Design
  • SolidWorks
  • CAD
  • Prototype Model
  • Injection Mold Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Prototype Design
  • KeyShot
  • Blender
  • Toys
Ahmad M.

Multan, Pakistan

$15/hr
4.7
78 jobs

🎯With 50+ successful products and machines designed by me, my clients have generated over💲1M 💰in revenue from selling products, I don't do designs only, I also help you from design to manufacturing and successful launch of your product in the market. I have 4+ years of experience as Mechanical Engineer having expertise in Industrial & Product designing and manufacturing♻️. I deliver precise, designs and drawings for manufacturing ✅Certified SolidWorks Expert ✅Worked with 12 plus big companies. 🎖️Top 10 percent SolidWorks Professional 🏆Winner of Abul Kalam Design Challenge ⭐If you are a startup company we have 6 weeks plan in which we will help you design (household appliances to industrial machines) to bulk manufacturing and shipping (to amazon warehouse or any location). I can also help you to launch your product at Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shopify, eBay and Amazon. ⭐If you are facing any issue in your idea to bring it to life we also provide consultation, how you can take your concept to development and successful launch in the market. Working globally, I’ve collaborated with clients from the US, UK, Germany, and Canada, Australia and Middle East countries, bringing innovative ideas to life — leading to multiple patents and awards. My designs emphasize simplicity and functionality. ⭐My services include: ✅3D Product Design (2D Drawings, 3D Design, Realistic Renders) ✅3D Printing Design ✅Industrial Design ✅Product Development (From designing, testing the product , help to launch the product in market) ✅3D Printing (From printing to shipment at your location) ✅PCB Enclosure Design ✅Injection Mold Design ✅2D to 3D Conversion ✅Sheet Metal Design ✅Children Toy Design ✅Furniture Design ✅2D Drawings ✅CNC Production ✅Part Design ✅G-codes (Geometric) and M-codes (Machine) for CNC machines ✅3D Printing Services (SLA,FDM,MJF) ✅3D CAD Product Design ✅SolidWorks 3D Modeling ✅Design for Manufacturing (DFM) ✅Machine Design ✅Concept Design ✅Prototyping [3D Printing (FDM, SLA, SLS, MJF, SLM)] ✅Custom Part Design ✅Assembly Drawings ✅ CAD Drafting ✅Mechanical Design ✅STL/STEP/STP Files ✅CNC Laser Cutting ✅CAD Software ✅Engineering Design ✅Patent Design ✅Bill of materials (BOM) ✅3D Modeling Check out my portfolio below 🚩 Let’s bring your next innovative product to life. Contact me today and let’s discuss how we can turn your vision into a tangible success. Together, we can design the future. Kind Regards! Ahmad Makwal

  • SolidWorks
  • Product Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Industrial Design
  • 3D Printing
  • Injection Mold Design
  • Product Development
  • 3D Design
  • 3D Drawing
  • CAD
  • CAD Software
  • Mechanical Design
  • 2D Product Drawing
  • Industrial Product
Naveen Shankar S.

Jaipur, India

$25/hr
5.0
33 jobs

Hello, My name is Naveen Shankar Sharma, and I am an India-based Sourcing, Procurement, and Manufacturing Specialist with over 15 years of hands-on experience working with international buyers, brands, and B2B businesses. I help clients source and manufacture products from India by acting as their on-ground partner. My role covers the full process—supplier identification, factory coordination, sampling, price negotiation, quality checks, packaging, and export support. I work closely with buyers from the USA, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. While I have deep expertise in apparel manufacturing and textiles, my sourcing work is not limited to one category. Over the years, I have sourced and managed production for a wide range of products including garments, fabrics, rugs, furniture, handicrafts, jewelry, stones, home décor, industrial and specialty products. Clients engage me when they need someone in India who can find the right supplier, verify them properly, and manage execution end-to-end. My approach goes beyond that of a typical sourcing agent. I work directly with factories, exporters, artisans, and workshops across India, ensuring transparency, realistic timelines, consistent quality, and smooth communication throughout the process. What I Do for Clients • Supplier & factory identification across India • On-ground vendor verification and coordination • Product sourcing (online and door-to-door) • Price negotiation & cost optimization • Sampling & product development • Production follow-ups & quality inspections • Packaging, logistics & export documentation • Coordination with freight forwarders (non-India Post) I am comfortable working with technical specifications, reference samples, drawings, and mood boards. I stay closely involved from the first discussion to final dispatch so there are no surprises. I believe in clear communication, transparent costing, and long-term collaboration. I don’t overpromise—my focus is on delivering reliable sourcing support that protects my client’s time, money, and brand reputation. If you are looking for a dependable sourcing and procurement partner in India—across any product category—I would be happy to connect and understand your requirements.

  • Supplier Search
  • Quality Inspection
  • Procurement
  • Market Research
  • Open Source
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Product Development
  • Buying
  • Factory & Supplier Auditing
  • Sourcing
  • Product Sourcing
  • Logistics Coordination

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