In the United States, at least, the terms “freelancers” and “independent contractors” are often used interchangeably, simply because there isn’t much of a difference in how they operate. In the simplest of explanations, a freelancer is an individual who earns income on a per-project basis. Some projects are longer than others, and they might get paid on a certain hourly rate (instead of a fixed price) depending on the agreement with the client/employer. A freelancer isn’t officially an employee of the hiring party, so they’re at liberty to work multiple jobs at the same time, unless they’re contractually bound by a particular employer to refrain from such an activity until any given project is completed. Also, freelancers are regarded as self-employed individuals, meaning they basically work for themselves.
Cad Crowd has years of experience providing the best freelance 3D design talent to AEC companies, and we understand that some people are full-time freelancers, while others are freelancing as a side job to earn additional income.
And just like independent contractors, freelancers often (although not always) require signed contracts before they start working on a project. The contracts might include clauses about payment schedules, deliverables, copyright, intellectual properties, etc. In many cases, employers hire freelancers to work on a project that can be done remotely, and this includes a lot of possible jobs, from simple data entry tasks to complex 3D modeling services and graphic design projects. You can find freelancer jobs through social websites, referrals, networking, and online job boards. In the case of 3D modeling and designing, here are some of the most popular online platforms where you’ll find many projects relevant to your skills.
Cad Crowd
Everybody has their own reason to choose any particular freelancing platform over another. But if the freelance projects you’re looking for have anything to do with 3D CAD applications, few (if any) other sites across the World Wide Web are better than Cad Crowd. To state the obvious, the platform is built specifically as a place where CAD professionals, regardless of their specializations in the field, can connect with clients from all over the world in a design contest, 1-to-1 project, and hourly services.
A design contest is pretty self-explanatory: a client posts a 3D modeling project along with all the design requirements, timeframe, deliverables, and the amount of prize money for the winner. As long as the contest is posted as an open competition, every freelancer registered with Cad Crowd can participate and compete to deliver the winning design and earn the prize. On the other hand, a 1-to-1 project is part of Cad Crowd’s Managed Services feature, where the platform picks a pre-qualified 3D modeler to handle a project or design task posted by a client. If you want to be more of a proactive freelancer, navigate to the “find freelance jobs” page, where you get basically a job board with filter options to sort the listings based on category, payment (fixed, hourly, or milestone-based rate), and project length.
Cad Crowd gives you every feature you need to make use of your 3D modeling skills as a freelancer. Another good thing is that the site is free for freelancers. All the platform fees and payment processing fees are billed to the client.
WorkGenius
Unlike Cad Crowd, which is built specifically for CAD professionals, WorkGenius is a general freelancing platform. You may get hired through two different methods: Projects and Bookings.
The former means you’ll be shown a selection of open projects that match your skill sets. For a general freelancing platform, the idea of having this kind of preset filter based on your qualification isn’t actually a bad idea. It saves you time from having to browse through irrelevant jobs every single time. Another thing to remember is that the jobs marked as “Projects” are usually short and have clearly defined deliverables. On the other hand, “Bookings” means the client reaches out to you directly via email, chat, or video call. It feels more like traditional hiring, albeit expedited, where an employer asks you some questions to get to know your work history, styles, preferred software, and other related information before inviting you to collaborate on a project.
Website: Workgenius.com
Freelancermap
The first thing you need to know about Freelancermap is that the platform is all about connecting remote workers with clients looking to get their IT projects done. Despite the rather narrow specialization, the site says it has more than 3,000 projects available to freelancers every week. Mind you that many of them probably are not 3D modeling jobs, but you’ll find relevant categories like graphic design and creative services, too.
Another thing to know is the membership fee. While you can use Freelancermap as a free member, you’ll have to deal with a few limitations, such as a maximum of 10 applications per month and just three contact requests for the same period. If you think you’ll be busy freelancing on the platform, your only option is to purchase the premium account for around $14 a month. Premium members have an unlimited number of applications and unrestricted inbox access. But at least it charges no commission fee for every completed project.
Website: Freelancermap.com
PeoplePerHour
It’s said that every application to PeoplePerHour is manually reviewed for approval by the internal moderation team to make sure only the best freelancers are registered with the site. Unfortunately, it doesn’t clearly say how they do the reviewing process. Once approved, you’ll have access to a stream of projects from clients. You also get to personalize your profile by adding details like educational background, skills, work history, and samples of work.
Much of the freelancer-client matchmaking process on PeoplePerHour is done by AI. But it doesn’t mean you can’t do a manual search, either. Every freelancer on the site is awarded 15 free proposals every month. In the event you run out of the freebies and still can’t win a bid, you will have to wait until the next month or purchase extra credit for additional proposals. Also, PeoplePerHour does take commission fees from your earnings. The more you earn, the lower the commission fee.
Website: Peopleperhour.com
Tongal
While Tongal doesn’t actually position itself as a freelancing platform, it operates in more or less the same way. Tongal makes no specific mention about being a job board for 3D modeling–it covers the broader scope of multimedia production, including video, 3D animation services, and design. Freelancers are welcome to register as community members.
Based on your profile (skills, software, experience, and portfolio), Tongal invites you to pitch your ideas to a project submitted by a client. Your pitches will first be reviewed by Tongal before they reach the client. According to the platform, the approach is to make sure only the best ideas are allowed to go through. The good thing is that for most projects, every freelancer can send up to five pitches/entries. Think of it as a studio that utilizes the power of crowdsourcing to help clients have their multimedia content projects done. Freelancers with the best pitches are selected to work on the project in its entirety and get the necessary funds to get the job done.
Website: Peopleperhour.com
Contently
Your main priority when freelancing via Contently is, as expected, how your profile looks. Contently is another general freelancing platform, and it works by matching freelancers’ profiles with clients’ projects. In other words, you’ll only get assigned to work on a project if your profile absolutely matches the client’s requirements. One of the best things about Contently is that there’s no waiting period for payout. Once you submit your work and get it approved, you can immediately withdraw your earnings to a PayPal account.
Once you’ve become a shortlisted freelancer in a client’s team, you’ll be able to pitch ideas and accept assignment briefs. Ideally, the more projects you’ve done with more clients, the more proactive you can be in the job search. Contently also has an “Open Gigs” listing, but you can’t apply for a project without an account.
Website: Contently.com
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ClearVoice
Much like Contently mentioned previously, ClearVoice is all about freelancing in the content production market, meaning the list of jobs available on the site should cover everything from web copy to product 3D modeling and video animation. ClearVoice says that once you’ve become a registered freelancer with the platform, you’ll be given access to hundreds of jobs, although there’s no guarantee that all the jobs will always be related to 3D modeling.
The ability to set your own rate is a nice feature. You will need to be careful about the feature because ClearVoice’s freelancer-client matchmaking process takes into account the rate you set in your profile. Unfortunately, there’s very little you can do to take proactive measures with the project–hunting activity; until the platform matches you with a project, you can’t initiate communication with a client. After completing a project, you can immediately withdraw the earnings to your PayPal account.
Website: Clearvoice.com
Havenly
Everything in Havenly is all about interior design services. Again, it doesn’t specifically mention anything about 3D modeling, but chances are, interior design jobs need some 3D modeling expertise. Your portfolio and work samples matter the most in Havenly; clients are more likely to invite you to collaborate on a project if they think you’re good enough to produce the design they want. But before all that happens, first you have to be a registered designer, and it can be quite a challenge.
After the typical sign-up process and the initial introductory interview, you still need to go through three or more additional interviews to prove that you have good communication skills and real expertise in the field of interior design. If accepted, Havenly connects you with clients in need of interior design work when the opportunity comes.
Website: Havenly.com
AnyTask
The most appealing aspect of AnyTask is its simplicity. All you need to do is create a profile, explain what services you sell, and set your price. Not much you can do about initiating a conversation with a client, because the site appears to be designed mainly for customers looking for services, not the other way around.
All sellers accept payment in ETN cryptocurrency for every task sold. To be able to earn your pay, you need to use an ETN wallet (available via the ETN app or Wallet Manager). And yes, you can exchange ETN for your local currency. AnyTask doesn’t take commission or charge a payment processing fee for every transaction, so you get to keep 100% of your ETN earnings.
Website: AnyTask.com
RemoteHub
One of the few similarities between RemoteHub and AnyTask is that you can easily create a profile and detail the services you offer. Also, the clients have easy access to freelancers’ profiles and portfolios. But that’s where the similarity ends. In addition to listing your services on the site, RemoteHub allows you to be proactive in the job search by browsing all the available projects posted by clients. You can use the good-old search function and filter options as well.
One of the few similarities between RemoteHub and AnyTask is that you can easily create a profile and detail the services you offer. Also, the clients have easy access to freelancers’ profiles and portfolios. But that’s where the similarity ends. In addition to listing your services on the site, RemoteHub allows you to be proactive in the job search by browsing all the available projects posted by clients. You can use the good-old search function and filter options as well.
Website: RemoteHub.com
Awesomic
Interestingly enough, Awesome doesn’t refer to itself as a freelancing platform, but as a talent marketplace. But don’t get confused by all that because it still works in more or less the same way anyway. Once you’ve become a registered member, Awesomic helps you connect with clients in need of your expertise. In case the suggested project isn’t actually a good fit, you can simply tell the platform about the issue, and the AI system will send a new offer. Most of the projects are posted by startup companies.
Awesomic promises that every registered freelancer shall receive a fixed monthly payout, although it doesn’t mention the exact amount. Other benefits include paid time off and an Adobe Suite subscription. At the moment, there are only about 100 talents on the platform; it’s not yet a massive community, which means there’s still a good chance to bring something new and unique to the team.
Website: Awesomic.com
LatHire
Like any other general freelancing platform, LatHire welcomes everyone regardless of their skill set. However, the platform prioritizes remote workers based in Latin America for time zone reasons. Since most of the clients/employers posting the projects are located in North America, any potential conflict regarding work schedules can be more easily minimized for even the busiest engineering firms.
Apart from that, all other features are as you might expect here. The system matches you with a project relevant to your expertise, or you can just browse for projects and apply directly via the site by uploading your CV. LatHire charges either a one-time rate or a monthly subscription to the clients (not the freelancers) based on their hiring needs.
Website: Lathire
SolidGigs
The client-freelancer matchmaking in SolidGigs is handled by AI. The platform doesn’t claim to be a freelancing market, but a lead generation tool that scours the Internet to find the right projects relevant to your skills. While the matchmaking process is solely done by AI, the scouring itself involves an actual team of gig hunters to ensure that every project is real, from reliable sources, and of good quality.
Leads are sent to your inbox, and you still have to pitch your services to potential clients. SolidGigs is not free; a monthly subscription starts at $31/month (billed annually for a total of $382/year). The platform doesn’t charge a commission fee, so you get to keep 100% of your earnings for every completed project.
Website: Solidgigs.com
Fiverr
There’s nothing particularly complicated about Fiverr. As a freelancer, you’re required to create a profile, add some details to showcase your expertise, set the price for your services, and get discovered by clients using the platform. As the name suggests, you must at least provide one of your services for $5, but you’re allowed to offer additional work for an extra cost. Unless you’ve been contacted first by clients (including getting hired for a project), there’s no way to initiate communication with them. Fiverr isn’t a job board where you can browse for projects and apply directly for them. The system is built as a talent marketplace where clients can browse for freelancers.
It’s said that every gig (or a service offered by a freelancer) is bought every four seconds on Fiverr. Bear in mind that the platform does take a commission fee and a payment processing fee for every transaction. Fiverr also offers helpful courses for freelancers to improve their success rate, project management, portfolio, profile-building skills, etc. Some sources are available for free, while others are not. It’s a pretty massive platform, so getting discovered can be quite a challenge for a beginner.
Website: Fiverr.com
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Hubstaff Talent
For a zero-cost freelancing platform without commission or transaction fees of any sort, try Hubstaff Talent. It doesn’t even require you to bid on any project; instead, you can just apply via the platform after you fill out your details, including expertise, experience, and availability. The system is built to let the clients and freelancers, like Solidworks design freelancers, initiate the matchmaking process themselves. On the one hand, clients can browse freelancers’ profiles, evaluate portfolios, and invite them to collaborate on projects. At the same time, freelancers can use the search feature to hunt for jobs relevant to their specializations.
Some clients might ask you to track your time on the job with the platform. While you’re under no obligation to accept the request, it might help build trust during the project. If a client sends you the request, Hubstaff Talent will notify you about the matter.
Website: Hubstafftalent.net
Upwork
Formerly known as Elance and oDesk, the US-based Upwork is without a doubt one of the largest general freelancing platforms on the web. All skills of any specialization are allowed to join. But with a great number of freelancers registered with the platform, and because the system requires you to bid on a project, you have to deal with pretty tough competition to win a project. Unless you’ve spent enough time on the platform and built a respectable portfolio to the point where clients are interested in inviting you to collaborate on a project, the only way to get hired is to outbid many other freelancers.
It sounds like quite a challenge indeed because the client always wants to hire the lowest bidder for the most services. That said, it’s not impossible to bid a little higher than the others as long as you have the portfolio to back the proposal up. And there are plenty of new projects posted every week in every category, including 3D modeling. Upwork takes a percentage of your earnings, from 5% (for a total earnings of more than $10,000) to 20% if you haven’t earned more than $500 on the platform.
Website: Upwork.com
The Muse
Registration and full access to the job listing are provided free of charge in The Muse. It’s not like you have to register to use the site, either. The job board is, thankfully, as simple as it can be. There’s a search bar to insert specific keywords (job title, skills, etc.) and some filtering options such as locations, benefits, company, and experience levels. You can even display the jobs that accept remote workers only. Clicking on any of the jobs/projects listed will bring up a full description, including roles and responsibilities, as well as the technical requirements. Every job post is attached to a link to the original source, allowing you to apply for it directly via the employer’s site.
Website: TheMuse.com
Fairygodboss
Membership with Fairygodboss is free. It’s a sister site of LatHire, and the biggest difference between the two is that Fairygodboss focuses on providing job opportunities (remote or otherwise) for women. Being a community-first platform, the site offers more than just simple job boards, but also support articles, advice from experts and peers, and discussions revolving around work struggles, salaries, and negotiations. There are links to webinars, virtual job fairs, and insightful podcasts hosted by the Fairygodboss Radio. One unique feature in Fairygodboss is that it has an extensive list of job postings from “sponsored companies,” which, according to the site, includes only employers committed to hiring more women.
Website: Fairygodboss.com
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ZipRecruiter
Rated as the #1 job search app on both Android and iOS, ZipRecruiter is used by more than 157 million job seekers from various backgrounds in all industries. It’s one of the biggest hiring sites in the United States, with over 4.3 million companies registered with the platform. The site does offer quite a lot of features to make it easier for freelancers to find their next big projects. For example, it tracks down job opportunities relevant to your skills or specific software such as Revit conversion services, sends alerts based on your search activities on the site, and delivers updates on a timely basis. Ziprecruiter says that it actively pitches job seekers and freelancers alike to companies and hiring managers, but details are scarce about how it actually does that.
Website: ZipRecruiter.com
Glassdoor
You can find just about everything you can expect from a typical job board in Glassdoor, and then some. There’s the usual search function, along with the filtering options to help you browse through hundreds of available jobs sourced from all over the Internet. Many jobs in the listing come with an “Easy Apply” marking to indicate that registered users can apply for the jobs directly via the platform, given they’ve uploaded their CVs. Uploading your resume to Glassdoor should also make it easier for companies to find your profile, too.
In addition to all those, Glassdoor takes pride in how it offers useful insights into companies’ work cultures through reviews submitted by current and former employees. These reviews may include various subjects like diversity, inclusion, work/life balance, benefits, compensation, and more.
Website: Glassdoor.com
Crossover
By claiming to hire only 1% of all the talents registering for the site, Crossover does sound quite a bit ambitious. Every applicant is subjected to a series of tests, including cognitive aptitude, English proficiency, and hard skill evaluation, followed by an interview or two. If you pass and are given a job offer through the platform, you still have to pass a proctored test (according to Crossover, it’s the equivalent of CCAT) with at least the same score as the first one. Most projects available on the site are related to web or software development, but there’s a “product design” category, which might require 3D modeling skills.
Website: Glassdoor.com
Toptal
Based on the description available on the site, you can’t help but notice that Toptal is primarily geared toward clients/employers looking to hire freelancers. Toptal says it receives thousands of applications from freelancers on a monthly basis, but it accepts only the best 3% of them for the sake of maintaining quality for all services, such as 3D rendering services. It positions itself as an exclusive platform, with just a tiny fraction of freelancers getting their chances of selling their services here. Toptal claims to work only with some of the most reputable companies worldwide, such as Motorola, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Zendesk, The Kraft Heinz Company, Bridgestone, and hundreds more.
Website: Toptal.com
FlexJobs
It might not be entirely accurate to say that FlexJobs is a freelancing site because it’s mostly a job board. You can browse some of the available jobs for free, but to unlock all the features and gain access to the full listing and actually apply for a job here, you have to be a subscribed member. Even if you want to take advantage of the trial period, it costs $2.95 for 14 days of full access.
Remotive
In some respects, Remotive suffers the same problem as FlexJobs in the sense that freelancers have to pay a premium just to gain access to the job listing. It’s a general job board, meaning there’s no restriction as to the type of projects that can be posted to the site; chances are you’ll be able to find some projects or jobs related to 3D modeling and designing, but it might cost you a $79 one-time payment for it.
Freelance UK
As the name suggests, Freelance UK is meant only for freelancers based in the United Kingdom. Bear in mind that the platform is neither a job board nor a freelancing platform, but a directory of freelancers’ profiles. The platform is to be used by companies/employers to browse talent on a single website. You’d think that a simple directory would be available for free. But no; Freelance UK charges new members £20+VAT (for a minimum period of four months), followed by a monthly bill of £5+VAT until you cancel the membership.
Maxlancer
As a freelancing platform targeted at professionals with engineering backgrounds, such as civil engineering services, it makes sense that Maxlancer manually evaluates all the applications it receives from freelancers in order to maintain a high level of standards. Every application must include supporting documents to prove the claims you make about your work history and expertise. Once you’ve become a member, you’re given access to browse the available projects and apply from the site.
SkipTheDrive
It’s another job board, but SkipTheDrive is quite a refreshing one in an ocean of premium options by giving access to the search feature and the entire database of available jobs for free. You don’t even have to be a registered member to use them. Although there’s no mention of 3D modeling or any other kind of specialization, SkipTheDrive says the platform has a listing that contains more than 25,000 jobs. There just have to be more than a handful of 3D modeling jobs among all of those.
Dice
For a site that claims to provide a user-friendly job board for tech professionals, Dice is at fault for not specifying the exact types of tech jobs it caters to. The good thing is that it has a simple search function with pretty comprehensive filtering options to help you find the projects relevant to your skills. Not every job listed on the site is hiring remotely or specifically for freelancers, but you can make use of the filters to narrow down the search.
Wellfound
Like in many other freelancing platforms, the most important asset you have when applying for a freelance job in Wellfound is your profile, such as a portfolio of your 3D modeling services. Once you find a project that piques your interest and click the apply button, you’re sending the employer/client a link that leads to your profile page. In the event you make it to the list of shortlisted candidates, the client will contact you for an interview.
Working Nomads
If you’re using Working Nomads as a free member, you only get access to a partial list of remote jobs posted to the site. To get access to the full list, you need to register as a premium member and pay a subscription fee of at least $5 per month. Some projects are for full-time positions, while others are looking for contract workers and part-time employees, but everything is a remote job.
Virtual Vocations
Like in Working Nomads, all the jobs listed in Virtual Vocations are for remote freelancers. But also like Working Nomads, you can’t have full access to the entire listing if you’re using it as a free member. The difference is that Virtual Vocations charges a little bit more; the subscription fee is $19.99 per month. The site says that subscribed members have the benefit of receiving a daily-updated and manually-filtered list of jobs, whereas free members get randomly-selected jobs from the database.
We Work Remotely
Every single job posted on We Work Remotely is attached with a link that leads to the employer’s email, meaning you can apply directly for the project, without even registering to WWR first. The site says it gets more than 1,000 new leads on a monthly basis, and you’re welcome to set an alert for new 3D modeling projects or anything related to that, sent to your inbox.
Blender Artist
Mainly built as an online community for Blender (the software) users, the platform is also a surprisingly good job board for 3D artists. In the “Jobs” section of the forum, you should see an updated list of paid and voluntary projects posted by clients and community members alike. It’s not exactly a massive community, and every job post is heavily moderated, so all the projects are likely legit freelancing opportunities.
99Designs
Although 99Designs focuses primarily as a graphic design talent marketplace, a good number of projects actually require some 3D modeling expert work as well. Book cover and flyer designs are probably two-dimensional, but many brand logos and digital illustrations can be three-dimensional. Freelancing through 99Designs is mostly about participating in design contests. Only the winners get paid, but it provides a good platform for you to build a 3D modeling portfolio even if you don’t win.
Dribbble
Established in 2009, Dribbble has now grown into a huge global online community where designers share their best ideas, join a network of professionals, and get hired. As per the usual, your profile–or more specifically, the work samples in your profile–will be your most valuable asset on Dribbble to attract clients. When applying for a project, clients will look at those samples and make their decision based on what they see.
Behance
In terms of job categories, Behance is larger than Dribbble and 99Designs. Apart from graphic designs, you get more 3D-focused options like architectural renderings and modeling projects. The job listing is easy to navigate with simple filtering options and clear job descriptions as well. Because Behance is owned by Adobe, you can sign in using your Adobe account.
What was once known as LinkedIn’s “Job Seeker” feature is now called “Premium Career.” A free membership gives you the ability to build a profile, grow a network of contacts, get recommendations from other members, receive emails, and most importantly, search job openings. Premium membership, on the other hand, unlocks additional features like direct emails from/to employers, career courses from LinkedIn, and AI-assisted job search.
Design Hill
You’ll find a lot of similarities between Design Hill and 99Designs. For example, both platforms are mainly geared toward graphic designers, but there are some design categories where your 3D modeling skills should bear good relevance. For example, a category you might want to be included in is for 3dS Max modeling services. You can make money in Design Hill by winning a design contest or by getting invited by a client to collaborate on the project. As a bonus, the site is also a marketplace where you can sell your digital art.
DeviantArt Forum
The main site of DeviantArt is reserved for the online community of digital artists. You have to go to the forum section first, and then navigate to “Employment Opportunities” to get to the job board. The two categories listed there are simply called Artist for Hire and Hiring an Artist. You can use those to offer 3D modeling services and apply for projects.
Guru
Certainly one of the largest general freelancing platforms on the web, Guru gives you the platform to apply for projects through a bidding process. Needless to say, you must outbid other freelancers to get the chance of getting hired to work on a project. Remember that the lowest bidder doesn’t always win, especially if you have the kind of portfolio to justify your bid properly.
Gun.io
Make sure you build your profile accurately if you decide to use Gun.io as the freelancing platform of your choice. There’s no way to apply for projects or bid on them here. You have to rely on the site itself to discover your profile and match it with open projects relevant to your skills. As for the job categories, Gun.io is all about engineering and software development, and when it comes to engineering, there just have to be some tasks or projects that require 3D modeling skills, such as for product design visualization and analysis.
Twine
There are three major job categories in Twine: creative, digital, and marketing. In case you haven’t noticed yet, all three are likely the most common proving grounds for 3D modeling and 3D visualization services. Similar to the bidding process on Upwork, you have to pitch your services to the client when applying for a project. You can use the platform (as a freelancer) for free, but Twine also offers a premium membership to unlock additional features.
Freelancer
Browsing for 3D modeling projects on Freelancer is a pretty straightforward process. Just use the search bar and filter the results using the options on the left-hand side of the panel. You apply for a project by submitting proposals (basically bidding) to the client. In case you don’t feel like bidding and want to join the race immediately, Freelancer also has many open contests available for you to participate in.
Working Not Working
The tagline says that Working Not Working is the best place to hire the best creative talents. When it says “talents,” the platform refers to a pretty comprehensive list of professionals, from product designers and illustrators to animators and 3D artists. Signing up is a brief process, and you even get to set your rates from the get-go. It’s definitely a reliable choice for creative firms.
Jooble
Think of Jooble as a collection of job boards sourced from the entire web. It collects job opportunities from over 15,000 sources and websites in 67 countries worldwide. There’s nothing new or particularly unique about Jooble, but at least it is supposed to make your search a simpler task. Not only does it aggregate the job openings, but Jooble also scans and filters out potential fraud and spam.
JustRemote
One of the biggest selling points of JustRemote is the claim that it scans only the “unadvertised” job openings and collects them for you. JustRemote says that companies and businesses only post about 30% of all open projects to job boards combined. You can use the platform for free, but you must be a subscribed member to have access to the full listing. The subscription fee is $6 for the first month.
Workster
If JustRemote is geared toward an international audience, the sister site Workster is aimed at job seekers based in the United States or eligible to work in the country; normally, this includes US citizens or foreigners with a work visa. All job openings are from companies or clients based in the United States, who might not be able (due to legal reasons) to hire remote workers from any other country. Subscription fee is $14 per month (or $10/month, billed quarterly).
PowerToFly
With more than 40,000 jobs from over 150 companies, PowerToFly does look like a good place to start your venture into the freelancing world. While not all of those jobs are for remote workers or related to 3D design services, you can just use the search bar to find what you’re looking for. In addition, community members are granted access to monthly virtual job fairs and invite-only events hosted by companies committed to doing more DEIB hiring.
DesignCrowd
You can’t actually apply for projects in DesignCrowd. Freelancers make money by participating (and actually winning) contests and selling their digital arts on the platform. Your participation in the contest and the digital arts you sell on the platform basically function as your portfolio; the more you participate and the more digital models you make available for purchase, the higher your chance of getting invited to collaborate with a client in a “one-to-one” project.
Bark
For a site that claims to be the Amazon of services, Bark does cater to quite a lot of job categories, from dog walking to structural engineering tasks. There’s no option to apply for projects on the site. Instead, Bark will notify you when new projects relevant to your skills become available. While the leads are provided for free, you need to pay a small fee to contact the clients.
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Why is Cad Crowd people’s favorite?
It goes without saying that 3D CAD has revolutionized much of the product development workflow, game designs, marketing, reverse engineering, and the manufacturing industry; almost certainly, more companies and design agencies find themselves in need of easily accessible 3D modeling talents at competitive rates. General freelancing platforms for sure offer a large assortment of talents from all over the world, but nothing comes close to Cad Crowd when it comes to CAD-specific skills, especially 3D modeling and visualization.
In most platforms, 3D modeling is merely one big category, but Cad Crowd delves deep into the field and provides thousands of skillful talents highly specialized in dozens of disciplines, with the category including solid surface modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, rendering, 2D-to-3D conversion, printable models, architectural modeling, product modeling, and more. Being a highly specific freelancing platform has allowed Cad Crowd to thrive in a largely digitized world where businesses and companies of all industries are looking to get their 2D-to-3D transformation done and embrace the new, exciting world of 3D-based designs, prototyping, and marketing. And those companies have now found Cad Crowd as the only place they need to discover talented professionals to get the job done.
