Auckland
Libby Cunniffe
Graphic Designer
Hire a Product Designer in New Zealand
Ship digital products customers prefer, guided by Figma-first product designers who combine user research and practical UI for launch.
Cambridge
Tori Veysey
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Barnaby Ward
Industrial Designer - 3D/Product Visualisation Expert
Auckland
Luke McArthur
Digital Designer
Nelson
Holly Dishington
Illustration & Graphic Designer
Queenstown/Wanaka
Billy Waller
Graphic & Web Designer
What this service is for
What can a product designer help you build?
Product designers turn customer insight into usable interfaces, prototypes and handoff-ready design so you can test ideas quickly, improve conversion and launch with developer-ready assets.
Validate a new product idea
Run research, user interviews and prototypes to see whether a concept meets real customer needs before you build.
Improve onboarding and conversion
Refine user flows, copy and interface details to reduce drop-off and increase activation or sales.
Build an MVP to test market fit
Design the minimum viable product with clear priorities so developers can build and you can test quickly.
How Unicorn Factory works
A simple way to find the right freelancer.
Create one project brief, compare applications from relevant freelancers, and choose who you would like to meet.
Step 01
Tell us what you need.
Use the guided brief to explain the outcome, timing, budget, and context. You do not need to prepare a technical specification.
Freelancers in our network
Example profiles from our network
The profiles below are examples of product, UX and digital designers in the Unicorn Factory network. To hire: create a one-page project brief, freelancers apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions.
Tell us about your project
Ideas for your brief
Project ideas you can hire for
Common scoped projects to help you pick the right brief and expected deliverables.
Discovery and research sprint
Clarify the problem, map the users and agree a prioritised roadmap you can cost and build.
- Research plan and stakeholder interviews
- 5–10 user interviews with synthesis and personas
- Problem statements and prioritised feature roadmap
- One-page recommended scope for an MVP
MVP UX and UI design for web or mobile
Design an MVP with user flows and a clickable prototype that developers can build from.
- User journey maps and wireframes
- Hi‑fi screens in Figma for key flows
- Clickable prototype for usability testing
- Developer handoff package (specs, assets, component notes)
Design system and component library
Create reusable UI components and documentation to speed product delivery and keep the interface consistent.
- Design tokens and core UI components in Figma
- Usage guidelines and accessibility notes
- Sketches-to-screen examples for common pages
- Export-ready assets and developer integration notes
Proof lives in the work
Related work from our network
Below are real case study cards supplied by designers in our network. Each card shows the project title and the short summary provided by the freelancer.
See Digital Product Design Projects
Digital Product & UX
Brand Direction and Product Design for an AI Running Coach App Built for Investment Conversations
- UX Design
- User Research
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
John-Luke Ward
Digital Product & UX
Designing an AI Training Tool That Convinced a Business to Invest in a Full Product Build
- UX Design
- User Research
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
John-Luke Ward
Digital Product & UX
Designing an AI Pet Insurance App That Backed a $6M Seed Raise
- UX Design
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Digital Product Design
John-Luke WardDigital Product & UX
Extraordinary Pay
- UX Design
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- Digital Product Design
Ben Amies
Digital Product & UX
Designing the design framework behind the future of private market investing
- UX Design
- Digital Product Design
- Design Systems
Ben AmiesPricing guidance
How much does product design cost?
Indicative NZD price bands to help you scope a brief. Final costs depend on scope, research depth and the designer’s seniority.
Small: design audit or landing page
A focused UX audit, landing page or small feature design with a short research pass and final screens.
NZ$2,500–8,000
Medium: MVP UX & UI
Discovery, core user flows, hi‑fi screens and a clickable prototype suitable for user testing and developer handoff.
NZ$8,000–25,000
Large: discovery + design system
End-to-end discovery, validated prototypes across platforms, and a reusable design system with documentation.
NZ$25,000–80,000+
What affects the price
- Scope and complexity — number of user journeys and features to design.
- Research depth — how many user interviews, workshops and validation rounds you need.
- Platforms and integrations — web, native apps or connected hardware increase time and cost.
- Designer seniority and specialist skills — senior product designers or those with UX research experience charge higher rates.
Estimates are indicative NZ$ ballparks, may exclude GST and ongoing software or platform fees, and final scope and rates are agreed directly with the freelancer. Request a tailored quote after you publish your brief.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions before you hire.
Answers to the questions clients commonly ask before starting a brief.
Still deciding what you need?
Start with the outcome and the context you already have. A polished specification is not required.
How do I start?
Write a short project brief that explains the business goal, target users and success measures — then post it on Unicorn Factory so relevant designers can apply.
How long will design take?
Small jobs can take 1–3 weeks; MVPs typically 4–8 weeks; larger discovery and system projects take longer — exact timing depends on scope and agreed milestones.
Do designers provide prototypes developers can use?
Yes — most product designers deliver developer-ready assets and documentation (for example Figma files, component notes and export assets); confirm handoff details in your brief.
How do I know I can trust a freelancer?
Review applicants’ profiles, portfolios and case studies, ask for references or sample work during the interview, and agree milestones and payment terms before starting work.
What is Unicorn Factory’s role in hiring?
You create the brief, freelancers apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions — hiring decisions and contract terms are agreed directly between you and the freelancer.
Ready to get moving?
Ready to brief a product designer?
Post your brief and receive applications from New Zealand product designers within days.