Ryan Mooney

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I’m Ryan Mooney, a 3D rendering, CAD, and product design professional with a BS in Industrial Design.

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I’m Ryan Mooney, a 3D rendering, CAD, and product design professional with a BS in Industrial Design. I love turning early concepts into photorealistic Blender renders and manufacturable CAD models, then backing them up with contractor-ready documentation that makes projects easier to build.

I’ve worked across medical device design, residential and commercial buildouts (including high-end home theaters and safe rooms), and trade-show/projection mapping planning. From AI-assisted ideation and Fusion 360 draft analysis to 3D printing prototypes and detailed shop drawings, I bring both visual depth to sell the idea and technical precision to get it fabricated.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Industry experience

  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 10 roles

Upwork CAD & Product Design Contractor · Lumen and ForgeJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Produced CAD drawings for projector cable placement and length planning on large-scale projection mapping and dome installations. Designed a trade show demonstration seat for CAT (Caterpillar) showcasing remote equipment operating technology.

Freelance 3D Designer & CAD Drafter · Self-Employed (Remote)Nov 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Delivered concept-to-print product design for a medical device, including AI-assisted ideation, Fusion 360 CAD with draft analysis, Blender rendering, and a 3D-printed prototype. Produced Blender product renders/sculpts (e.g., hotel concierge desk and a detailed brass door knocker) paired with contractor-ready shop drawings. Created millwork and Microvellum shop drawing submittals for fabrication clients.

Freelance 3D Designer & CAD Drafter · Self-EmployedNov 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

Delivered full concept-to-print product design for a medical device using AI-assisted ideation, Fusion 360 CAD with draft analysis, Blender rendering, and a delivered 3D-printed prototype. Produced Blender product renders and sculpting (including a hotel concierge desk and a brass door knocker), each paired with contractor-ready shop drawings. Created millwork and Microvellum shop drawing submittals for fabrication clients.

Facility Assessment (CAD Drafter role listed under this entry) · O'Brien Engineering, Inc.Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Facility Assessment · O'Brien Engineering, Inc.Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Home Theater Designer · Cinergy Construction CorpDec 2018 – Oct 2023 · 4 yrs 11 mos
CAD Drafter, Fire Alarm Systems · Simplex GrinnellJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo
CAD Drafter, Millwork · Millworks By DesignJan 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

B.S. Industrial Design · Metropolitan State University of Denver2008 – 2015
AutoCAD Drafting Certificate · Arapahoe Community College2004 – 2006
B.S. Industrial Design · Metropolitan State University of Denver2008 – 2015
AutoCAD Drafting Certificate · Arapahoe Community College2004 – 2006

Certifications and awards

AutoCAD Drafting Certificate2004 – 2026
AutoCAD Drafting Certificate2004 – 2026

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