Freelance PCB design jobs can be successfully completed using free, professional-grade software like
KiCad, <https://www.kicad.org/download/>
Autodesk Fusion, and
EasyEDA,
which are frequently used on platforms such as Upwork and Freelancer. These tools support full schematic capture and layout, allowing freelancers to create, test, and export Gerber files for clients without licensing costs.