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
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From your Project Dashboard, select the project you want to move forward with.
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Browse through our network of vetted CAD designers.
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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.
Step 2. Receive Designer Quotes
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After reviewing your project details, invited designers will submit quotes that include:
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Price for creating your 3D model
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Estimated lead time
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You’ll receive notifications when new quotes are ready.
Step 3. Accept or Decline Quotes
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Review each proposal carefully.
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Click Accept to secure a designer and begin the CAD process.
- You will be taken to another page to enter your payment information.
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Click Decline if you’d like to explore other options — your project will remain open for additional quotes.
Step 4. Start Collaborating
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Once you accept a quote, you’ll gain access to a dedicated project workspace.
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Use the built-in chat to:
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Share design files and inspiration
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Ask questions
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Submit change requests
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Important Notes
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You are only charged when you submit payment for a designer quote.
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Once a designer is confirmed, you’ll gain access to a dedicated project workspace to collaborate, share files, and request changes.
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Access Levels:
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Free Plan: Full project collaboration is available, but some features (e.g., viewing 3D models) are only possible with Premium or Studio membership.
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Premium & Studio: Get full 3D model previews and priority access to top-rated designers.
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