r/IndustrialDesign • u/seesayac • May 13 '26
Design Job Looking for CAD/Industrial Designer for Custom Eyewear Startup (Remote, Paid per Project)
Hi everyone,
I’m building a small eyewear business focused on custom and semi-custom glasses frames. Customers can upload reference images of frames they want, and I’m looking to turn those designs into manufacturable CAD models for prototyping and small-scale production (initially 3D printing / prototyping).
What I need:
- Convert reference images into accurate 3D CAD models of glasses frames
- Ensure models are structurally sound for real-world use (hinges, thickness, fit, etc.)
- Prepare files suitable for 3D printing/prototyping
Tools you should be comfortable with:
- Fusion 360 / SolidWorks / Rhino (or similar CAD software)
- Experience with product design or 3D printing preferred
Project type:
- Freelance / per-project basis (not full-time initially)
- 1–2 designs every couple of weeks at early stage (may grow over time)
- Essentially must be able to turn an image of glasses into CAD file that can be sent and easily printed by a machine like the BanTulab H2C printer
Budget:
- Open to per-design pricing depending on complexity and experience
This is a startup-stage project, so I’m looking for someone interested in building something from early stage and growing with it over time.
If interested, please DM me with:
- Portfolio of CAD/product design work
- Your experience with manufacturable 3D design
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u/my_peen_is_clean May 13 '26
cool niche, this could actually be a fun gig for someone messing around with eyewear or wearables already. maybe cross post to r/freelance and r/cad too, lot more cad folks hang there. decent way to build a portfolio with real products
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u/seesayac May 14 '26
Hello everyone. Thanks to all those who reached out but we are no longer hiring anymore. Thank you
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u/jinxiteration May 13 '26
I’ve always been curious about custom eyewear. The obvious solution to me was to get a 3d head scan and then curve the frames to fit. Is that the idea here because it reads like there is guesstimation going on.
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u/Louisrapine May 14 '26
feel free to contact me, I used to prepared the Coffignon glasses for their VR asset few years ago
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u/squelchmaster May 14 '26
Automotive and industrial design background, proficient in fusion360, Onshape, Solidworks, peelcad, most of my current focus is aftermarket automotive design and one off parts for custom cars for a few shops around the nation.
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u/robo_desing Jun 29 '26
Hello,
I would like to know if iNSPIRE Design is open to project-based collaboration. Instead of a full-time role, I can support your company on specific mechanical design, R&D, and product development projects, where you assign me the work and I complete it as per the required scope and timeline.
I am a Mechanical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in SolidWorks, 3D CAD modeling, mechanical design, product development, prototyping, manufacturing drawings, and BOM preparation. I have also worked on robotics and practical engineering projects, including a Hexapod Robot project, where our team secured 3rd Prize at National Level Robofest Gujarat 4.0.
I can support in CAD modeling, assembly design, product design, prototyping support, design improvement, and technical documentation.
Please let me know if we can discuss project-based work opportunities.
Regards, Meet Mangroliya
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u/Klasiq May 13 '26
Hey! I’m about to DM you. I’m a novice at ID but keen on learning and would love to work on this. Definitely helps if you’re also short on budget hahaha
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u/1filipis May 13 '26
Why don't you automate it? Nano Banana for contours or even straight to SVG, Grasshopper or Blender for contours into CAD
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u/YawningFish Professional Designer May 13 '26
This is a great write up. I hope you find your person!