Remote CAD drafter for builders and design firms

Small building firms, architects, building designers, engineers and tradies who need drawings but don't have in-house drafters.

Hourly rate or fixed price per drawing or sheet, often with repeat work from a handful of regular clients.

• Fast, accurate CAD drawing
• Reading sketches and markups
• Meeting deadlines and communicating by email or phone

• If you work under another professional's supervision, check who carries responsibility for the drawings and what registration applies in your state
• Professional indemnity insurance, which some clients may ask to see
• Agree file ownership and revision limits in writing
• Relying on one or two clients is risky if they stop sending work
• Check GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your computer, CAD software and any insurance you take out. These are estimates only, so price your own setup before you commit.

If you work under another professional's supervision, check who carries responsibility for the drawings and what registration applies in your state. Also check professional indemnity insurance, which some clients may ask to see, and GST registration once your turnover reaches the threshold.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $5,000, depending on how many clients you have and how much work they send. You could start with as little as about 6 hours a week. These figures are estimates only.