Christchurch
Laura F.
Graphic Designer + Illustrator
Hire a freelance graphic designer in New Zealand
Get campaign graphics, reports, and everyday brand materials from a New Zealand graphic designer. One brief, named applicants, you choose. Need someone in Auckland? See Auckland graphic designers.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Samantha T.
Website Designer & Developer
Waikato
Tom D.
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Auckland
Elise S.
Graphic Designer
Waikato & Auckland
Libby C.
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Kylie M.
Graphic & Web Designer
What does a graphic designer do?
Most graphic designers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Social and digital graphics
Designs social posts, ads, banners and email graphics, sized for each channel you use.
Campaign and launch material
Creates a matching set of visuals for a promotion, event or product launch, online and in print.
Print and signage
Lays out flyers, posters, brochures, menus and signage, with print-ready files for your printer.
Reports and presentations
Turns proposals, annual reports and slide decks into layouts that people can follow.
Charts and infographics
Makes numbers and processes easier to read with clear charts, diagrams and infographics.
Templates for your team
Builds Canva, Word or PowerPoint templates so your team can make on-brand material themselves.
Packaging and labels
Designs labels, packaging and swing tags that meet printer specs and look right on the shelf.
Brand consistency
Applies your existing logo, colours and fonts consistently across everything you put out.
File prep and handover
Supplies source files, exports and simple notes so printers and other suppliers get what they need.
Ads, apparel and merchandise
Ad creative for paid campaigns, plus artwork for apparel, tote bags, mugs and other merchandise, prepared for the printer or supplier you choose.
- Start a brief
Not sure which parts you need?
Tell us what you want to get done. We'll shape the brief with you and share it with freelancers who fit.
How we help you find the right graphic designer for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the graphic designer you choose.
Tell us what you need
Share your project, the help you need, and any timing or budget you have in mind.
Choose who to meet
Review interested freelancers and their work. Choose who you want an introduction to.
Agree the work together
Agree the scope, timing, and price with your freelancer.
- 1Tell us what you need
- 2We help shape the brief
- 3Relevant freelancers are surfaced
- 4You compare them
- 5You choose
Connect with our network of Kiwi freelance graphic designers
The profiles below list this service. Tell us what you need and we will share your brief with suitable people across the network, not only the people shown here.
Laura
Graphic Designer + Illustrator
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Elise
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Libby
Graphic Designer
Waikato & Auckland
Design & Creative
Kylie
Graphic & Web Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Tori
Graphic Designer
Cambridge
Design & Creative
Rebecca
Graphic Designer
Wellington
Design & Creative
Samantha
Website Designer & Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Tom
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Waikato
Branding
Hire a graphic designer in Auckland or Wellington
Need someone based in Auckland or Wellington? Compare local graphic designers, then brief the national network if you want a wider shortlist.
How much does it typically cost to hire a graphic designer?
What New Zealand graphic designers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Focused design task
Projects fromNZ$400
For a small set of polished assets such as a flyer, social campaign, presentation refresh, or simple document layout.
- Typical rangeNZ$400–$1,200
Campaign or collateral suite
Projects fromNZ$1,200
For a coordinated group of marketing or business materials across several formats, with an agreed number of revisions.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,200–$3,500
Large information or brand rollout
Projects fromNZ$3,500
For a substantial report, multi-channel campaign, packaging range, or rollout requiring more planning and production support.
- Typical rangeNZ$3,500–$8,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- How developed your existing brand and source material are
- Number of formats, pages, or asset variations
- Illustration, photography, or specialist production needed
- Feedback process and number of decision-makers
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and third-party production costs. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your scope. Updated October 2026.
Need a designer on call each month?
Many businesses brief graphic design as regular monthly support instead of a single project. Here is what that usually looks like.
Marketing collateral
Flyers, brochures, signage, menus and sales sheets, updated or created as the business needs them.
Social and digital graphics
Post templates, ads, email headers and web banners, kept on brand and ready to reuse.
Brand upkeep
Applying your logo, colours and fonts consistently, and keeping templates and files organised.
Quick turnarounds
A designer who already knows your brand, so small jobs and last-minute changes do not start from scratch.
How buyers usually set it up
- Monthly retainer
- A set number of design hours or deliverables each month for a fixed fee. Best when you know there is regular work.
- Hours a month
- An agreed pool of hours at an hourly rate, used as jobs come up. Best when the work comes in bursts.
Clients who brief ongoing graphic design support at an hourly rate most often choose between $25 and $65 an hour. That is what clients typically put in their briefs, not a quote. Freelancers set their own rates after reading your brief.
What to put in an ongoing support brief
- The kinds of jobs you expect, such as print, social graphics or presentations.
- Roughly how many jobs or hours a month.
- Whether you have brand guidelines and the source files.
- The tools you need files in, such as Canva, Figma or Adobe.
- How fast you usually need things turned around.
Graphic design work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Look through related projects to understand the kinds of business problems, formats, and visual approaches freelancers have worked on.
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- Editorial & Layout Design
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Emma N.
Branding
Brandbook Design & Visual Identity Rollout for Ramada Worldwide
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Brand Strategy
- Editorial & Layout Design
Nikite K.
Branding
Luxury Sustainable Brand Design for Mānuka
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Brand Strategy
- Graphic Design
Debbie S.
Design & Creative
Comprehensive Content Creation & Design for Città
- Product & eCommerce Photography
- Graphic Design
- Email Marketing
Sheba B.
Branding
Brand Identity and Logo Design for Epic Electrical
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Brand Strategy
- Print Design
Melanie F.Helcia has an excellent and rare eye for translating concepts into reality in 2d and 3d. Her work is beautifully organised and we can always rely on her to organise design projects from concept to finished product, including prototyping and manufacturing.
Feedback for Helcia B.
Graphic Designer · Kāpiti Coast
Questions about hiring a graphic designer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
What should I include in a graphic design brief?
Say the business goal, where the work will appear, the brand files you already have, any copy or images that are ready, and the date you need it. Write one brief and compare applicants.
Should I hire an Auckland designer or brief nationally?
Brief nationally if you want a wider shortlist. You can still choose someone in Auckland. If you want Auckland first, see Auckland graphic designers.
Do I need logo design or graphic design?
A new mark, wordmark, or identity system sits with logo design. Campaign graphics, reports, and everyday materials sit here. If you need both, say so in the brief.
How much does a freelance graphic designer cost in New Zealand?
Live planning bands on this page are NZ$400–$1,200 for a focused task, NZ$1,200–$3,500 for a campaign or collateral suite, and NZ$3,500–$8,000+ for a larger rollout. Freelancers set the final price after they read your brief.
How do I compare who I will actually work with?
Read the profile, relevant proof, and their proposed approach. Start a brief to see applicants for your scope, or browse people listed for this service before you decide.
Can a graphic designer handle ad creative, apparel or merchandise artwork?
Yes. Say where the design will run, such as paid social ads, a campaign set, a T-shirt run or branded merchandise. Include sizes, print method if known and brand files. Applicants can then show how they would approach it.
Can I hire a graphic designer on a monthly basis?
Yes. Many clients brief graphic design as ongoing monthly support, either as a monthly retainer or as an agreed pool of hours each month. Say which you prefer in your brief and we will introduce designers who work that way.
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