Your design team,
reimagined
Transform your architectural or engineering firm with the only platform for hiring remote Architects, Engineers, and CAD Designers – available on an hourly or per project basis.
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HIRE A CADHERO FREELANCER
Hiring full time employees in the AEC space rarely makes sense
Hiring full time staff means dealing with non-billable hours, hardware & software costs, benefits, paid holidays, payroll taxes, recruiting expenses, office space, onboarding, and a dozen other headaches. Add to that the stress of figuring out how you’ll keep them busy between projects and what type of projects they can even handle and you’re going to have a tough time scaling profitably. Working with a CADHERO makes it easier.
Scale up or down easily
From small projects to recurring work, CADHERO provides firms with the flexibility to scale teams up or down as their demands change.
Hire quickly
Connect with a CADHERO in under 48 hours or build an entire team in less than a week. We’ll provide the support you need no matter what you require.
Top Design Talent
Every candidate in our talent network has been thoroughly vetted. It’s the only way we can afford to offer a risk-free trial to every new client.
Hire talent for any platform, risk free
Our exclusive network consists of experienced professionals that have worked with virtually every design software in existence. Whether you’re using standard AutoDesk products or something more obscure, we’ll connect you with someone that has the right experience and their own software license.
Hire a single CADHERO
Get the talent you need at the engagement level you prefer. If you have 10 hours of work/week, you’ll pay for exactly that and not a cent more. When you work with a CADHERO you won’t need to find work to keep them busy for 40 hours/week.
Build a team
Let’s face it, sometimes you need help from more than one person – you might need an architect, structural engineer, and a CAD Designer for your next project. We’ll build a team for you that works well together and has the exact experience you need.
Meet talent in our network
Carl Fusco, AIA
Licensed Architect
After studying Physics and Art at Georgetown University, Carl earned his Master’s of Architecture at Syracuse University. He has since worked in NYC on a wide range of projects from high end commercial towers in Asia to affordable housing buildings in the Bronx. For design work Carl uses AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino 3D, and SketchUp. On top of his architectural experience, he has spent time doing both structural and furniture design.
Akanksha Giri
Architectural Designer
Akanksha has a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Detroit Mercy. She is currently preparing to take her ARE and has been working independently since 2018. Akanksha has a wide array of experience that includes architectural, interior, and landscape design projects. She has worked mostly on residential and commercial projects but also has experience with hospitals, medical clinics, and court buildings and can create drawing sets and renderings.
Johann Schweikert
Architectural Drafter
Johann has over 20 years architectural drafting and design experience, including 8 years of interior design experience and 3 years of construction experience. He has worked on projects all over the United States and has extensive experience creating permit sets in Texas, Arizona, and California. Johann is an expert with AutoCAD and Sketchup and uses V-Ray, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create photorealistic renderings.
How it works?
Tell us what you need
One of our experts will work directly with you to get a better understanding of what your firm needs. Whether you’re looking for one CADHERO or an entire team of design talent, we’ve got you covered..
Review potential CADHEROES
Once we understand your needs, we’ll match you with talent from our network so you can start reviewing candidates right away. It usually takes less than 48 hours to get you multiple CADHEROES to choose from.
Start working together, risk free
Once we understand your needs, we’ll match you with talent from our network so you can start reviewing candidates right away. It usually takes less than 48 hours to get you multiple CADHEROES to choose from.
Freelance CAD Design Hiring Testimonials
CADHERO has been a great experience. They worked with me until I found the right candidates to fill my needs. I am currently working with two of their employees and they have been a tremendous help. They are both knowledgeable, willing to ask questions, and always courteous. I would definitely recommend CADHERO.
Kimberly Buck
President @ Alann Engineering Group, Inc.
CADHERO helps us solve a number of difficulties inherent in running a small architectural firm. We need skilled independent contractors with good character to succeed. And small business owners wear many hats. Working with CADHERO means we don’t need to wear the HR hat. They do it better. And we can focus on growing our business.
Matt Weighall
Owner/President @ Alchemy Craft & Light: Architects
Working with CADHERO has helped us keep up with drafting needs in a timely manner. We have the CADHERO drafters easily plugged into our system and they are very experienced and work collaboratively with our engineers. We could not be more impressed with the responsiveness and ability to do the work.
Rebekah Weston
Owner @ Red Barn Engineering
Great organization!
Prompt, efficient, and flexible.
Highly recommend!
Marcus Oden
CEO/President @ Fortress Structural Engineering
I have been impressed by the design and drafting support that I have received on my projects from CADHERO. I have worked with designers/drafters and engineers and the support that I have received has been of high quality and professional. I utilize CADHERO for almost all of my design support and have been successful with and because of the CADHERO team.
Trav Story
Owner/President @ SimpliCivil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CADHERO?
A CADHERO is design professional that has been accepted into our talent network. Our network includes Architects, Engineers (Civil, Structural, MEP), and CAD Designers experienced in a variety of industries. Each CADHERO in our network has been through an extensive vetting and screening process that includes test projects, reference and background checks, review of work examples, and interviews with existing industry experts
Is there a guarantee?
We start each engagement with a trial period of up to two weeks. This gives you adequate time to make sure the engagement with your CADHERO will be a success. If you’re satisfied with the CADHERO’s performance, we’ll bill you for their time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed and we can either part ways or provide you with another CADHERO who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second risk-free trial.
Where are your CADHEROES located?
Over 90% of our talent network is located here in the United States. We do have strong candidates located in other countries but they must have experience working on projects inside the United States in order to be accepted into our network.
Are there any up front costs?
We require an initial deposit of $250 that will be applied as a credit to your first invoice once you choose to work with a CADHERO. If you decide not to move forward, your deposit will be refunded completely and immediately.
Can you provide a CADHERO that will work on site at my office?
We can, and will considerate it on a case by base basis. But it goes against our core belief – that firms in the AEC space should hire the best possible candidate available to them in the entire world, not within a 10 mile radius of their office.
How often will I be charged? How are payments and invoices handled?
We generally invoice our clients twice per month but do offer flexibility on this front. Invoices are generated with Net 15 payment terms and we currently accept all major credit cards, ACH payments, PayPal, or written checks.