CAD means Computer Aided Designs. A freelance CAD designer is one who works independently for one or several clients depending upon his or her wish and capacity. CAD designers use various software tools to create unique and innovative designs that are required for architectural drawing, designing the structure of a residential building or creating environmental impact reports with the help of 3D graphics and images.

Skills & Qualifications for a Freelance CAD Designer

Nowadays, a lot of companies advertise their requirements for CAD Designers on online media job sites. The actual qualification for CAD designers and AutoCAD professionals varies from company to company. An engineering diploma or degree in Mechanical, Civil or Instrumentation is widely recommended with advanced skills in working on CAD software. A professional with at least two years of experience in this field can start his freelance work more effectively.

Expected Payscale of a Freelance CAD Designer

Salary and payment are mostly subjective and varies from company to company and from employee to employee. But if you are working for a private company in India as a regular employee, then you will earn something around 30,000 to 50,000 per month. As a freelance CAD designer, you will earn based on per project completed.

Charge something reasonable and your client will be more than happy to pay. If you have work experience in this field, then you can even negotiate your rate and enhance your professional fee.