Profiles in 48–72h NDA & IP protection Free replacement
Hire CAD Designers
Tell us what you need — get vetted CAD designers in 48–72 hours.
48–72hto receive hand-picked profiles
100%dedicated to your business only
100%IP & code ownership — always yours
0recruitment or setup fees
Overview
Why hire dedicated CAD designers through DirectAppoint?
Drafting backlogs delay permits, fabrication and construction. Skilled CAD designers keep projects moving and free up your engineers and architects for higher-value work.
DirectAppoint CAD designers are tested on drawing accuracy, standards compliance and software skills, with portfolios across architecture, construction and manufacturing.
Why companies choose DirectAppoint for CAD designers
Dedicated, not shared
Every hire works only for you — full-time, part-time or hourly. No juggling five clients, no context switching.
Rigorous 5-step vetting
Multi-stage screening: technical tests, live problem-solving, English communication and reference checks before you see a profile.
Shortlist in 48–72h
A curated shortlist lands in your inbox within days, not months. Start working the following week.
Your IP, fully secured
NDA before day one, IP assignment in the contract, access-controlled devices and secure VPN-based workflows.
Time-zone aligned
Shifts arranged to overlap with US, UK, EU, Australian or Middle-East working hours for real-time collaboration.
Free replacement
Not the right fit? We replace your hire at no extra cost and keep the handover smooth.
How it works
How to hire CAD designers in 4 steps
A simple, transparent hiring flow. You stay in control of every decision — we do the heavy lifting.
01
Share your brief
Tell us the role, skills, seniority, time zone and budget. A 15-minute call or a short form is enough — no lengthy RFPs.
02
Get hand-picked profiles
Within 48–72 hours you receive a shortlist of pre-vetted CAD designers who have already cleared skill tests, communication checks and background screening.
03
Interview & choose
Interview candidates on video, give a paid test task if you like, and pick the person who fits your team and culture.
04
Onboard & scale
Your hire starts quickly, works in your tools and reports directly to you. Add or swap people as your needs change.
Who it’s for
Who hires dedicated CAD designers
Architecture firms
MEP and structural engineering firms
Contractors and fabricators
Product manufacturers
Compare your options
DirectAppoint vs freelancers vs in-house hiring
How hiring a dedicated CAD designer through DirectAppoint compares with the alternatives.
Factor
DirectAppoint
Freelancer platforms
Local in-house hire
Time to hire
48–72 hours
1–2 weeks
6–12 weeks
Dedicated to your business
Yes, 100%
Rarely
Yes
Upfront recruitment cost
None
Platform fees
High (agency + ads)
Total cost vs local hire
Up to 70% lower
Varies widely
Highest
Vetted skills
Tested & verified
Self-reported
Your own process
Replacement guarantee
Free & fast
Start over
Re-hire from scratch
IP & NDA protection
Contractual
Hard to enforce
Contractual
Infrastructure & HR
Included
Not included
Your cost
Scale up or down
Month to month
Per project
Slow & costly
Engagement models
Flexible ways to hire a dedicated CAD designer
Simple monthly billing. No long lock-ins. Upgrade, downgrade or add people any month.
Most popular
Full-time
160 hrs / month
A dedicated professional working only on your business, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, in your time zone overlap.
Best for: Ongoing product work, long-term roles, core team extension
Yes. Designers use your templates, title blocks, layers, dimension styles and plotting settings.
02
Do you handle 3D modelling as well as 2D drafting?
Yes. Many of our CAD designers are skilled in 3D modelling with SolidWorks, Inventor, Fusion 360 and Revit.
03
Who stamps the drawings?
Your licensed engineers or architects review and stamp drawings. Our designers work under their direction.
Key takeaways
Hire CAD Designers with DirectAppoint — in brief
DirectAppoint provides dedicated remote CAD designers and drafters skilled in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Civil 3D and Tekla who produce architectural, MEP, structural, mechanical and as-built drawings to client standards, under the review of the client's licensed professionals.
