Waikato
Tom D.
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Hire a freelance motion designer in New Zealand
Use animation, moving graphics, or visual storytelling to explain an idea, bring a campaign to life, or make your brand more memorable.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Wellington
Rachelle S.
Motion Designer & Illustrator
Auckland
Best U.
Multimedia Specialist
Auckland
Charlotte V.
Graphic Design Expert
Tauranga
Jini G.
Graphic Designer
Christchurch
Kathryn M.
Graphic / Motion Designer
What does a motion designer do?
Most motion designers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Explain a product or service
Use animation to show how something works without relying on long blocks of copy.
Create campaign assets that move
Develop adaptable visual content for social, digital advertising, events, or presentations.
Give your brand a stronger rhythm
Animate logos, typography, illustrations, and transitions so materials feel considered and consistent.
- 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 motion designer for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the motion 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 motion designers
Tell us what you need and we will share your brief with suitable freelancers across our network, not only the profiles shown here.
Rachelle
Motion Designer & Illustrator
Wellington
Design & Creative
Kathryn
Graphic / Motion Designer
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Barnaby
Video Editor / Motion Graphics Designer
Auckland
Photography & Video
Tom
Brand Designer & Website Designer
Waikato
Branding
Charlotte
Graphic Design Expert
Auckland
Design & Creative
Jini
Graphic Designer
Tauranga
Design & Creative
Best
Multimedia Specialist
Auckland
Design & Creative
Ciaran
Brand + Communications Strategist
Wellington
Branding
How much does it typically cost to hire a motion designer?
What New Zealand motion designers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
Short animated asset
Projects fromNZ$800
A focused social, logo, or campaign asset using a clear brief and existing brand materials.
- Typical rangeNZ$800–$2,500
Animated explainer
Projects fromNZ$3,000
A tailored explainer with story development, design, animation, and delivery for one primary channel.
- Typical rangeNZ$3,000–$9,000
Campaign animation system
Projects fromNZ$9,000
A larger body of work with a developed visual style, multiple assets, and adaptations across channels.
- Typical rangeNZ$9,000–$20,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Duration and animation style
- Script, storyboard, and illustration needs
- Voiceover, sound, or footage
- Number of formats and revision rounds
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and relevant third-party costs. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your scope. Updated October 2026.
Motion design work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Review the problem, approach, and outcome behind related projects before you create your brief.
Photography & Video
Short Film Production for Pro Surfer Saffi Vette
- Storyboarding
- Motion Design
- Video Editing
Tiago K.
Design & Creative
Animated Visual Assets for Global Management eLearning Course
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Infographic Design
Chris C.
Design & Creative
Bird Flu - PSA
- Storyboarding
- Motion Design
- Illustration
Rachelle S.
Design & Creative
Explainer Video for Ausenco
- Video Editing
- Motion Design
Rachelle S.
Digital Product & UX
Webflow website for Outlier Space
- UI Design
- Content Strategy
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
Samantha T.
Branding
Prologic: Graphic Design | Product Photography | Web Design | Content Creation
- Packaging Design
- Logo Design
- Web Design
Tamsyn S.Ben is a talented designer, animator and director, as well as being an all around great guy. He is reliable and professional and I look forward to working with him for many years to come. Highly recommend.
Feedback for Ben B.
Motion Designer / Videographer · Auckland
Questions about hiring a motion designer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
Do I need a script before hiring a motion designer?
A clear message and audience are enough to start. Some freelancers can help refine the script and turn it into a storyboard.
Can animation use our existing brand assets?
Yes. Share your brand guidelines, logo files, illustrations, or previous campaign material so the freelancer can assess what is usable.
What formats can a motion designer provide?
Explain where the content will be used. A freelancer can prepare suitable versions for social, web, presentations, digital ads, or events.
How long should an explainer be?
That depends on the message and channel. A freelancer can help you prioritise what the audience needs to understand first.
What affects the timeline?
The biggest factors are message development, approvals, original artwork, voiceover or footage, and how many variations are needed.
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Tell us the story you need to show.
We'll help you shape the brief, find New Zealand freelancers who fit, and introduce you.