Waikato & Auckland
Libby C.
Graphic Designer
Hire a freelance UI designer in New Zealand
Get clear, usable screens for your website, web app or mobile app, designed by a New Zealand UI designer and ready for your developers to build.
- Free to enquire
- Local NZ freelancers
- You choose who to hire
Auckland
Kylie M.
Graphic & Web Designer
Auckland
Luke M.
Digital Designer
Auckland
Bex S.
Product / UX Designer
Tauranga
Preston B.
Web Developer
Auckland
Kate R.
Business Systems Consultant | Custom Internal Business Apps
What does a UI designer do?
Most UI designers handle some or all of this. Pick the parts you need and we'll put them in your brief.
Screen design
Design the screens and states your users see, from sign-up through to settings.
Visual refresh
Give a dated app or web app a cleaner, more consistent look without changing how it works.
Mobile app UI
Design iOS and Android screens that follow each platform's conventions.
Clickable prototypes
Link screens into a prototype you can test with users or show to investors.
Forms and dashboards
Lay out forms, tables and dashboards so they're easy to scan and use.
Applying your brand
Carry your colours, type and imagery into the product so it feels like your business.
Components and styles
Set up reusable buttons, inputs and styles so new screens stay consistent.
Developer handover
Prepare Figma files, specs and states so developers can build exactly what's designed.
- 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 UI designer for your business
We do the legwork of briefing and finding people, then step back so you work directly with the UI 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 UI designers
The profiles below show the kind of freelancers in our network, and your brief reaches suitable people beyond those shown. Create a brief, relevant freelancers apply, you review the applications, then request warm introductions to the people you want to talk to.
Libby
Graphic Designer
Waikato & Auckland
Design & Creative
Kylie
Graphic & Web Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Luke
Digital Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Bex
Product / UX Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Brent
Web & Brand Designer
Wellington
Branding
Nicola
Digital Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Preston
Web Developer
Tauranga
Websites & Web Development
Kate
Business Systems Consultant | Custom Internal Business Apps
Auckland
Design & Creative
How much does it typically cost to hire a UI designer?
What New Zealand UI designers typically charge, by type of work. Freelancers quote you directly after reading your brief.
A few screens or a refresh
Projects fromNZ$1,500
A visual refresh of key screens, or UI for a small feature.
- Typical rangeNZ$1,500–$5,000
Full app or web app UI
Projects fromNZ$5,000
Screens and states for a complete app or web app, with a prototype.
- Typical rangeNZ$5,000–$20,000
Complex product UI
Projects fromNZ$20,000
Several platforms, many user types, or UI paired with a component library.
- Typical rangeNZ$20,000–$50,000+
What affects the price
Freelancers quote after reading your brief. These move the price most.
- Number of screens and states
- Platforms (web, iOS, Android)
- Existing brand and components
- Prototyping and developer handover
Indicative New Zealand dollar estimates only, excluding GST and third-party costs such as design tool licences and stock assets. Freelancers set their own pricing after reviewing your brief. Updated October 2026.
UI design work delivered by Kiwi freelancers
Browse related projects from freelancers in our network to see the kinds of problems, formats and approaches they have worked on.
Digital Product & UX
Brand Direction and Product Design for an AI Running Coach App Built for Investment Conversations
- AI Chatbot & Assistant Development
- Brand Identity & Visual Identity
- UX Design
John-Luke W.
eCommerce
Deadly Ponies Gift Card Experience & Home Page Build
- Frontend Development
- Website Development
- Conversion Rate Optimisation
Samantha T.
Websites & Web Development
E-commerce Website for Two Tales Gin Boutique Beverages
- UX Design
- Video Editing
- eCommerce Store Build & Redesign
Barbi L.
Websites & Web Development
Minimalist Landing Page Design with Contact Form
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Landing Page Development
Nikolai B.
Websites & Web Development
Landing Page for Markdown Text Editor
- Frontend Development
- UI Design
- Landing Page Development
Nikolai B.
Digital Product & UX
TradeSearch: a marketplace app for the trades
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Digital Product Design
Said K.A massive thank you to all involved in the project. This has been by far the most successful website project I’ve experienced, and the outcome is truly amazing. You should all be extremely proud of the work you’ve done.
Feedback for Kylie M.
Graphic & Web Designer · Auckland
Questions about hiring a UI designer
Straight answers to what NZ business owners ask us most.
How much does a freelance UI designer cost in New Zealand?
As a guide: a few screens or a refresh, NZ$1,500–$5,000; full app or web app UI, NZ$5,000–$20,000; complex product UI, NZ$20,000–$50,000+. Freelancers set the final price after reading your brief. Enquiring with us is free.
What should I include in a UI design brief?
Include what the product does, who uses it, the screens or flows you need, the platforms, any brand files or current designs, and who will build it.
Do I need a UI designer or a UX designer?
A UI designer focuses on how screens look and behave. A UX designer focuses on research, flows and whether the product makes sense. Many designers do both, so say which matters more.
What should I receive at the end?
Usually Figma files with every screen and state, a clickable prototype, and notes or a session with your developers.
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