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Christopher K.

EXPERT CAD Designer | Certified SolidWorks Professional | 3D Printing

TOP-RATED SolidWorks CAD Designer & Product Development Specialist Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) and SolidWorks Champion | 29+ Years of Hands-On Expertise I specialize in turning concepts into manufacturable reality using SolidWorks as my primary tool. With deep experience across consumer, commercial, industrial, and architectural sectors, I deliver high-quality 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, and full documentation that streamline production and reduce costs. Core Design Experience Includes: Consumer product design (kitchen items, outdoor furniture, office furniture, kids' toys, basketball systems, guitar components and much more) Plastic part design: Injection molding, blow molding, advanced surface modeling Structural & fabricated metal: Steel hand rails, stairs, platforms, silos, decks, garages, architectural panels, conveyors, pre-cast concrete molds Medical product design Sheet metal design, weldments, mechanical mechanisms Solar panel systems Design for Manufacturability (DFM), reverse engineering, manufacturing documentation Photorealistic renderings, product animations, owner's/user manuals 2D to 3D conversions, product revisions & updates Additional Services: Prototyping & 3D printing (FDM and Resin/SLA for high-detail models) Full project support from concept sketches to production-ready files Software Mastery: All versions of SolidWorks (including Visualize for photorealistic renderings, Composer for technical illustrations/animations, xShape for Sub D Modeling) DraftSight (DWG compatibility & 2D drafting) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign (for graphics, manuals, marketing visuals) Microsoft Office 365 (Excel for design tables/BOMs, Word/PowerPoint for documentation) Why Clients Choose Me: Proven Reliability — Hundreds of successful projects with zero dissatisfied clients; many return for ongoing work and refer others. Exceptional Responsiveness — Available for calls/emails anytime (including evenings, weekends); I prioritize your timeline and stay involved post-delivery for questions or revisions. True Partnership — I act as an extension of your team—whether for one-off designs, rapid prototypes, or long-term collaboration. Value-Driven Approach — Focus on practical, cost-effective solutions that emphasize manufacturability, quality, and innovation. Professional & Kind — Clear communication, respect, and a genuine commitment to your success. Ready to bring your next idea to life? Message me with your project details—whether it's a quick revision, full product development, or prototyping needs—and let's get started. I look forward to helping your business thrive!

🇺🇸West Bend, United States$60/hr100% JSS4.74 (82)Since Oct 2010

Earnings and projects

MRR
$4.5k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#6,641 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,123 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$5.7k

Last 6 months: $27k

World#4,532 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,568 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$151k

Billed in all: $159k

World#23,276 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#5,227 / 62.1k
Per project
$745

$1.2k in the last 6 months

World#147,519 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#25,081 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
22

Across 27 contracts

11% fixed89% hourly
World#5,109 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#887 / 62.1k
Projects in all
203

Across 222 contracts

30% fixed70% hourly
World#9,726 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#1,712 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$159k+$5.7k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$150k$155k$160kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 0.84% in Adobe Photoshop

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