Computer Aided Design Designer

CAD Designer – Fusion 360 Expert / Freelance

A Production Studio is developing a custom digital signage/kiosk product which requires expert CAD modelling skills.

Core CAD Experience

– Proficient in Autodesk Fusion 360, with a strong focus on parametric modeling and assembly workflows.

– Experience creating drawings and exploded views specifically tailored for manufacturing handoff (DFM).

– Familiarity with revision control and file structuring in collaborative environments (e.g. Fusion 360 Teams, Git-like file tracking tools).

Electrical Component Integration

– Experience modeling PC hardware (motherboard, GPU, PSU) and embedding them into enclosure designs.

– Knowledge of integrating LED lighting systems, cable routing, and ventilation around heat-generating components.

– Ability to factor in camera/sensor placement geometry and field-of-view requirements during layout design.

Mechanical & Structural Design

– Hands-on design with casters, hinges, brackets, locking mechanisms, and tool-less access panels.

– Designing for modularity and serviceability, especially in retail/event-use environments (rapid part swap-outs, internal access).

– Understanding of tolerances and fastener choices for mixed material assemblies (e.g. aluminum frame + steel base).

Manufacturing Knowledge

– Practical understanding of metal fabrication constraints:

– Bend radii and K-factor in sheet metal

– Hole clearances for countersinks/tapping

– Minimum wall thickness and notch allowances

– Familiar with CNC routing, laser cutting, extrusion profiles, and how to spec parts for those workflows.

– Comfort interpreting supplier specs and converting them into STEP/DXF-compatible models for quoting or production.

Bonus Skills

– Experience creating visual renders (KeyShot or Fusion-native) for client previews or marketing.

– Awareness of thermal and airflow modeling basics, especially when high-performance GPUs/PCs are enclosed.

– Prior work with retail, trade show, or kiosk hardware is highly desirable.

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 10 days

Fully remote

Rate: £400 p/day