Remote CAD Designer — Project-Based, Up to $100/hr

AfterQuery (YC W25); United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Commitment

Startup Exposure

Exceptional Pay

Portfolio Development

Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking remote CAD professionals for project-based work, offering hands-on 3D modeling and drafting tasks. The role is asynchronous, ~10-20 hours per week, with project details shared after acceptance. You will deliver models and drawings to professional standards and review existing designs for quality.

This YC-backed lab offers flexible scheduling, exceptional pay up to $100/hour, and a chance to build a strong CAD portfolio across industries.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in CAD design, drafting, or mechanical/product design.
• Strong proficiency in major CAD platforms (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, CATIA, NX, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to produce clean, well-structured models and drawings to professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of CAD modeling and design tasks on a project-by-project basis.
• Produce models and drawings to professional standards.
• Review and evaluate existing designs for quality and completeness.
• Document your work clearly and reproducibly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

3D modeling

Education

Degree in engineering/design tech or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

CATIA

NX

Job description

AfterQuery is seeking remote CAD professionals for project-based work, offering hands-on 3D modeling and drafting tasks. The role is asynchronous, ~10-20 hours per week, with project details shared after acceptance. You will deliver models and drawings to professional standards and review existing designs for quality.

This YC-backed lab offers flexible scheduling, exceptional pay up to $100/hour, and a chance to build a strong CAD portfolio across industries.