Richard V

3D CAD Modeller — Rapid Prototyping & Additive

ProtoVault Design Lab • Temps partiel

Jan 2026 - Present • 9 mos

Specialised in designing 3D printing-ready CAD models for FDM, SLA, SLS, and DMLS additive manufacturing processes. Produced optimised STL, OBJ, and 3MF files in Fusion 360 and SolidWorks with correct wall thicknesses, print orientations, support minimisation, and tolerance compensation built into every design. Delivered functional prototype CAD models for product testing, fit checks, and investor demonstrations across consumer electronics, medical devices, robotics, and industrial tooling sectors. Designed snap-fit assemblies, living hinges, threaded inserts, and multi-material components specifically for additive manufacturing constraints. Also produced conventional manufacturing-ready STEP and IGES files and technical drawings for clients transitioning from prototype to production. Supported 40+ product teams through the full prototype-to-production CAD workflow. Consistently delivered print-ready files that passed physical validation withou

Independent 3D CAD & Mechanical Design Engineer

RIC CADS • Indépendant

May 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 5 mos

7+ years delivering professional 3D CAD design, mechanical engineering, and industrial design services to clients globally. Core tools: SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and AutoCAD. Services span the full product development lifecycle — from concept 3D CAD modeling and prototype design through to manufacturing-ready files and complete technical drawing packages. Deliverables on every project include parametric STEP, IGES, STL, DXF, and DWG files, detailed GD&T engineering drawings, bill of materials, and optional photorealistic product renders. Project types include CNC machining design, injection mould design, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing models, reverse engineering, and assembly design. Client base spans hardware startups, independent inventors, SME manufacturers, and enterprise engineering teams across the US, UK, EU, Australia, and the Middle East. 70+ projects completed. 100% delivery rate. All files production-ready on first submission. NDA agreements available. Message me before ordering — I review every brief personally and provide a tailored quote within the hour.

3D CAD Designer & Product Visualisation Specialist

Lumiviz Product Studio • Freelance

May 2025 - Dec 2025 • 7 mos

Combined 3D CAD modeling expertise with high-end photorealistic product rendering to deliver complete design and visualisation packages for product companies, e-commerce brands, and marketing agencies. Created detailed SolidWorks and Fusion 360 models then rendered them using KeyShot and SolidWorks Visualize to produce studio-quality images for Amazon listings, Shopify stores, Kickstarter pages, and investor decks. Delivered exploded view renders, lifestyle renders, 360-degree turntables, multiple colourway variants, and annotated marketing images — all derived from the same precise CAD assembly. Also produced manufacturing-ready STEP and IGES files and technical drawings so clients received both a market-ready visual asset and a production-ready engineering package in one order. Served 45+ consumer product clients across electronics, homeware, fitness, personal care, and lifestyle categories. Clients regularly reported measurable increases in conversion rates after replacing supplier photos with my rendered product images. Expertise in material simulation including plastics, brushed metals, rubber, glass, and soft-touch finishes for maximum visual realism.