Hire 2D to 3D Conversion Designers in South Africa

Mechanical and structural draughtsman with nearly 20 years of experience producing accurate 3D CAD models, detailing and fabrication drawings, including 13 years as head draughtsman running a drawing... Read more

Mechanical and structural draughtsman with nearly 20 years of experience producing accurate 3D CAD models, detailing and fabrication drawings, including 13 years as head draughtsman running a drawing office for a process machinery manufacturer. As director of Free Tech Drafting (Meyerton, South Africa), I turn concepts, sketches, paper drawings and existing parts into production-ready drawings for manufacturing, fabrication and 3D printing. What I do: • 3D modelling and assemblies in SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor (fully licensed) • 2D drafting in AutoCAD, including paper-to-CAD conversion • Fabrication, machine and isometric drawings • Reverse engineering and 2D-to-3D conversion • Mineral processing equipment, plant layouts, chutes and structural steelwork • STL and DXF files for 3D printing and laser/plasma cutting I focus on drawings that are right the first time, clear communication and on-time delivery at a cost-effective rate.

I am a practical CAD designer, project manager and business owner with hands-on experience across construction, shopfitting, signage, electrical installations, rope access and commercial project deliv... Read more

I am a practical CAD designer, project manager and business owner with hands-on experience across construction, shopfitting, signage, electrical installations, rope access and commercial project delivery. My strength is combining CAD design with real-world site experience. I understand that a drawing must not only look correct on screen—it also needs to make practical sense when it is manufactured, installed or used on site. My CAD experience includes 2D technical drawings, layouts, drawing modifications, PDF/sketch-to-CAD conversion, 3D modelling, STEP and DXF files, concept development and rendered visualisations. I have also used CAD and 3D visualisation to develop concepts and potential equipment solutions for unusual rope-access and site-access challenges. My practical experience includes designing and fabricating support structures, electrical and signage installations, shopfitting, fault-finding, site measurements and solving installation challenges in real working environments. I founded SKALT (Pty) Ltd in 2025, through which I provide project management, construction, technical and rope-access services. Projects have included commercial shopfitting, office and furniture relocations, technical installations and site-specific design work. My project-management experience includes managing furniture relocations for VEGA Design School and Varsity College to their new premises in Sandton, as well as acting as Head Project Manager for the refurbishment of Komatsu Modular Mining's Bryanston offices on behalf of Scarab Projects. Through SKALT, I have also completed shopfitting work for a Good Earth store relocation in Plettenberg Bay and continue to assist Scarab Projects with commercial and educational furniture layouts, including current layout work for Rosebank College. Before establishing SKALT, I worked as General Manager at NorthStar Signs, where my responsibilities included managing commercial signage projects. This included project management of safety and general centre signage installations at Robberg Shopping Centre in Plettenberg Bay. My technical education includes N4 Electrical Engineering studies, including Mathematics, Engineering Science and Electrotechnics. I also hold a CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting and have completed training in advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis. I am additionally IRATA Level 1 qualified in rope access. I am comfortable working from client sketches, measurements, existing drawings, photographs and technical requirements to develop clear CAD drawings and models. I value accuracy, practical problem-solving, attention to detail and clear communication with clients. I am particularly interested in assisting clients with: * 2D CAD drafting and technical drawings * PDF, sketch or existing drawing to CAD conversion * DXF drawing creation and modification * 2D-to-3D conversion * 3D part and component modelling * STEP models * Furniture, office and equipment layouts * Shopfitting and installation layouts * Basic fabrication and support-structure drawings * Site-specific concept development * CAD visualisation and rendered concepts * Drawing corrections, modifications and clean-up For work requiring professional engineering, architectural certification or regulatory approval, I can produce drawings and models from specifications supplied by the client or relevant professional, with final technical approval remaining with the appropriately qualified person.

Experience as a Structural Engineering Draftsman, Engineering Surveyor, Architectural Design and Drafting and 3D Design and Drafting for 14 years. I can work on AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Caddie and Ar... Read more

Experience as a Structural Engineering Draftsman, Engineering Surveyor, Architectural Design and Drafting and 3D Design and Drafting for 14 years. I can work on AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Caddie and ArchiCAD. Working as a Draftsman is a passion for me. I deliver accurate and Professional drawings without missing a deadline.

I help businesses, inventors, startups, and creators turn ideas, sketches, photos, scans, and concepts into high-quality 3D models ready for 3D printing, manufacturing, rendering, animation, and game... Read more

I help businesses, inventors, startups, and creators turn ideas, sketches, photos, scans, and concepts into high-quality 3D models ready for 3D printing, manufacturing, rendering, animation, and game development. My expertise includes 3D modeling, CAD design, product design, character modeling, animation, rendering, mesh repair, reverse engineering, and 3D print preparation. I create accurate, print-ready STL files, optimized CAD models, game-ready assets, and professional visualizations using Blender and Fusion 360. Services I Provide: • 3D Modeling • STL File Creation • 3D Print Preparation • Product Design • CAD Modeling • Mechanical Part Recreation • Reverse Engineering from Photos and Scans • Mesh Cleanup and Repair • Character Modeling • Character Animation • Rigging • UV Mapping • Texturing • Rendering and Visualization • Game-Ready Assets For 3D printing projects, I focus on dimensional accuracy, proper wall thickness, model optimization, structural strength, clean geometry, and print-ready files optimized for FDM and resin printing. For character projects, I create stylized and realistic characters with clean topology, UVs, textures, rigging, and animation-ready geometry suitable for games, films, marketing, and interactive applications. I work with STL, OBJ, STEP, GLB, GLTF, FBX, and other industry-standard formats while providing organized source files and professional project documentation. Whether you need a custom product, replacement part, mechanical component, collectible figure, character model, animation, product render, or manufacturing-ready design, I deliver high-quality results with clear communication, attention to detail, and reliable turnaround times. If you're looking for a 3D artist who understands both technical manufacturing requirements and creative visual design, I'd be happy to discuss your project.. Always available to chat

I have worked in boat yards and boat design offices for many years, and have acquired extensive experience in luxury GRP/CFRP catamarans and sheet metal aluminium work boats. I am highly skilled in 3... Read more

I have worked in boat yards and boat design offices for many years, and have acquired extensive experience in luxury GRP/CFRP catamarans and sheet metal aluminium work boats. I am highly skilled in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Fusion 360) and am proficient in working from and producing 2D AutoCAD drawings. I also have experience in rendering and simple animations of both the finished boat or custom stand-alone components and systems. My previous structural projects have included a full 3D model, drawing pack and nested cut files for a 15m ocean research catamaran. As well as numerous custom components where an off-the-shelf option was not suitable. While I am not a naval architect, I have partnered with a company that can provide all the necessary structural calculations. Plug and mould design for GRP boats is another area I particularly enjoy, and have extensive experience in. In addition to design, I am highly skilled at the communication and collaboration of all aspects of the design process. This has been aided by cloud-based CAD software such as Fusion 360, which facilitates the sharing of information and keeping track of design changes in real time. In addition to standard boat design work I particularly enjoy smaller custom R&D projects that require more creative solutions within a given set of parameters. My approach to design is one of simplification, and always working within the limitations of the project with regard to materials and fabrication techniques. The ideal design is usually the simplest solution that can satisfy all criteria.

Freelance CAD drafter, specializing in 2D CAD drawings and designs. Experience gained in the following fields: - Architecture (Interior Design / Layouts) - Civil Engineering (Foundations, High & Lo... Read more

Freelance CAD drafter, specializing in 2D CAD drawings and designs. Experience gained in the following fields: - Architecture (Interior Design / Layouts) - Civil Engineering (Foundations, High & Low Level DWGs) - Telecommunications (Fiber Route Layouts, High & Low Level DWGs, Schematics)

I have a masters in mechanical engineering, with a background in research and development. I have consulted on several projects in various sectors, where I assisted with designs, development, and impl... Read more

I have a masters in mechanical engineering, with a background in research and development. I have consulted on several projects in various sectors, where I assisted with designs, development, and implementation of these projects. I am currently doing a Ph.D. and would like to have some extra work as I enjoy any mechanical work.