--- title: How do I hire a CAD designer on Gildform? description: Learn how to invite CAD designers to your project, review their quotes, and choose the right designer to create your production-ready 3D model. --- [Skip to content](https://support.gildform.com/how-do-i-hire-a-cad-designer-on-gildform#main-content) ![GF White-2](https://support.gildform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GF%20White-2.png?width=250&height=32&name=GF%20White-2.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://support.gildform.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Project Collaboration](https://support.gildform.com/project-collaboration?hsLang=en) # How do I hire a CAD designer on Gildform? ## Learn how to invite CAD designers to your project, review their quotes, and choose the right designer to create your production-ready 3D model. After you’ve finalized your design concept, the next step is collaborating with a CAD designer to bring your idea to life. Here’s how to hire a designer on Gildform: --- #### **Step 1. Invite Designers** - From your **Project Dashboard**, select the project you want to move forward with. - Browse through our network of vetted CAD designers. - Click **Invite to Project** to send invitations to one or more designers. > **Tip:** Inviting designers is free. You’ll only be charged once you accept a quote and pay. ![](https://support.gildform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-03-2025-12-26-19-0381-AM.png?width=688&height=484&name=image-png-Sep-03-2025-12-26-19-0381-AM.png) --- #### **Step 2. Receive Designer Quotes** - After reviewing your project details, invited designers will submit quotes that include: - **Price** for creating your 3D model - **Estimated lead time** - You’ll receive notifications when new quotes are ready. ![](https://support.gildform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-03-2025-12-28-00-8270-AM.png?width=688&height=413&name=image-png-Sep-03-2025-12-28-00-8270-AM.png) --- #### **Step 3. Accept or Decline Quotes** - Review each proposal carefully. - Click **Accept** to secure a designer and begin the CAD process. - You will be taken to another page to enter your payment information. - Click **Decline** if you’d like to explore other options — your project will remain open for additional quotes. ![](https://support.gildform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Sep-03-2025-12-30-20-3504-AM.png?width=688&height=604&name=image-png-Sep-03-2025-12-30-20-3504-AM.png) --- #### **Step 4. Start Collaborating** - Once you accept a quote, you’ll gain access to a **dedicated project workspace**. - Use the built-in chat to: - Share design files and inspiration - Ask questions - Submit **change requests** #### **Important Notes** - You are only charged when you submit payment for a designer quote. - Once a designer is confirmed, you’ll gain access to a **dedicated project workspace** to collaborate, share files, and request changes. - **Access Levels:** - **Free Plan:** Full project collaboration is available, but some features (e.g., viewing 3D models) are only possible with Premium or Studio membership. - **Premium & Studio:** Get **full 3D model previews** and priority access to top-rated designers. - [Getting Started](https://support.gildform.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [The Platform](https://support.gildform.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#the-platform) - [The Design Process](https://support.gildform.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#the-design-process) - [The Production Process](https://support.gildform.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#the-production-process) - [Order Management Process](https://support.gildform.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#order-management-process) - [Basic Design and Jewelry Terminology](https://support.gildform.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#basic-design-and-jewelry-terminology) - [Gildform Fulfillment Shopify App](https://support.gildform.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#gildform-fulfillment-shopify-app) - [Creators Tips and Tutorials](https://support.gildform.com/creators-tips-and-tutorials?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Weight, Wearability, Size, Cost and Manufacturability](https://support.gildform.com/creators-tips-and-tutorials?hsLang=en#weight-wearability-size-cost-and-manufacturability) - [Troubleshooting](https://support.gildform.com/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) - [Gildform Accounts and Billing](https://support.gildform.com/gildform-accounts-and-billing?hsLang=en) - [FAQ](https://support.gildform.com/faq?hsLang=en) - [Design Marketplace](https://support.gildform.com/design-marketplace?hsLang=en#main-content) - [For Creators](https://support.gildform.com/design-marketplace?hsLang=en#for-creators) - [For Jewelry CAD Designers](https://support.gildform.com/design-marketplace?hsLang=en#for-jewelry-cad-designers) - [Gildform Newsroom](https://support.gildform.com/gildform-newsroom?hsLang=en) - [Credits & Billing](https://support.gildform.com/credits-billing?hsLang=en) - [Design Experience](https://support.gildform.com/design-experience?hsLang=en) - [Project Collaboration](https://support.gildform.com/project-collaboration?hsLang=en) - [Produce Your Product](https://support.gildform.com/produce-your-product?hsLang=en) - [Orders & Fulfillment](https://support.gildform.com/orders-fulfillment?hsLang=en) [![gildform-full-logo-DIFNo8doblack](https://support.gildform.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gildform-full-logo-DIFNo8doblack.png?width=250&height=32&name=gildform-full-logo-DIFNo8doblack.png "gildform-full-logo-DIFNo8doblack")](http://gildform.com) Copyright © 2026, Gildform, Inc