Independent Freelance CAD Drafter — Project-Based
Vertex Drafting Solutions is building a network of experienced independent CAD drafting professionals for project-based A/E/C documentation assignments.
We are seeking established CAD professionals who can independently complete drawing deliverables from project information, sketches, PDFs, field measurements, markups, and other documentation.
Qualifications
• 2+ years of professional CAD drafting experience
• Strong AutoCAD proficiency
• Architectural and/or structural drafting experience
• Construction-documentation experience
• Ability to interpret plans, elevations, sections, details, and redlines
• Revit/BIM experience preferred
• Professional portfolio and verifiable project history required
• Relevant CAD certification, degree, or professional credentials preferred
• Own computer, CAD software, workspace, and business tools
• Ability to independently manage accepted project deliverables
Project-Based Compensation
Estimated project compensation: $300–$5,000+ per assignment, depending on scope, complexity, deliverables, experience, and turnaround requirements.
The specific fee will be agreed upon before each project is accepted.
There is no guaranteed number of projects, hours, weekly compensation, or ongoing workload.
Independent Contractor Work Structure
This opportunity is intended for an independently established CAD drafting professional/business.
The contractor
• Controls the manner and method used to produce the deliverables
• Determines their own work schedule
• Determines their own work location
• Uses their own computer, CAD software, equipment, and normal business resources
• May provide services to other clients
• May accept or decline future project assignments
• Bears ordinary business expenses associated with their independent operation
• Sets or negotiates their project rates
• Has the opportunity to realize a profit or incur a loss based on their business operations
Vertex Drafting Solutions establishes the project scope, required deliverables, applicable client requirements, file requirements, deadlines, and acceptance criteria. These requirements define the contracted result and do not prescribe the contractor's day-to-day drafting methods or workflow.
Work Location
All drafting production will be performed remotely from the contractor's independently selected workspace.
Contractors will not be required to work from a Vertex Drafting Solutions office or use Vertex employee accounts, workstations, or employee systems for routine production.
No Employee-Style Requirements
This is not a guaranteed-hours position.
Contractors are not required to:
• Clock in or out
• Maintain a fixed weekly schedule
• Work exclusively for Vertex
• Maintain a permanent Vertex workstation
• Follow employee-style daily supervision
• Use Vertex-provided CAD equipment for routine production
Screening Process
Applicants must complete a professional screening process that may include:
• Resume and experience review
• CAD portfolio review
• Technical questionnaire
• Explanation of previous project work
• 3–5 minute workflow video
• CAD skills assessment
• Reference or project-history verification
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their own professional drafting experience and actual role in submitted portfolio projects.
Preferred Experience
Experience with
• Residential construction
• Renovations and additions
• Permit documentation
• New construction
• Structural/framing plans
• Foundation plans
• Commercial/tenant improvements
• Revit/BIM
• Architectural detailing
• Construction documentation
• NJ/PA project documentation
is preferred.
Contractor Documentation
Before accepting project work, selected contractors may be required to provide appropriate business and tax documentation, including a completed Form W-9, portfolio/project information, and any project-specific documentation reasonably required for the engagement.
Contractors are responsible for their own applicable federal, state, and local tax obligations and ordinary business expenses.
Important Classification Notice
This is intended as an independent contractor/freelance opportunity. The classification of any individual is determined under applicable New Jersey and federal law based on the actual working relationship and facts, not merely the title of the position, payment method, Form 1099, or written agreement.
Vertex Drafting Solutions will structure and administer accepted contractor relationships consistent with applicable law.
Apply with: Resume + Portfolio + Years of Experience + AutoCAD/Revit Experience + Certifications + Project History + Preferred Project Rates.
Work Location: Remote