Christchurch
Laura Fisher
Graphic Designer + Illustrator
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Auckland
Samantha Thornton-Jones
Website Designer & Developer
Auckland
Elise Hopkins
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Libby Cunniffe
Graphic Designer
Christchurch
Magdalene Manson-Blair
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Wellington
Alice McKeown
Graphic Designer
What this work can unlock
What can a Squarespace developer build?
Squarespace developers build, refresh and extend sites that match your brand and convert visitors into customers. They handle templates, page layouts, stores, bookings, styling and integrations so the website actually supports your business goals.
Launch a professional brochure site
Turn your brand and content into a clear, mobile-friendly website that presents services and captures enquiries.
Sell products or services online
Set up Squarespace Commerce with products, payments, taxes and shipping or digital fulfilment so customers can buy with confidence.
Add bookings, memberships or integrations
Connect Squarespace to booking tools, membership features or third-party apps so operational tasks run more smoothly.
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
Browse local Squarespace experts
The profiles below are examples of freelancers in the Unicorn Factory network who work on Squarespace. Post a short project brief and relevant freelancers will apply so you can review applicants.
Tell us about your project
Laura
Graphic Designer + Illustrator
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Samantha
Website Designer & Developer
Auckland
Websites & Web Development
Elise
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Libby
Graphic Designer
Auckland
Design & Creative
Magdalene
Senior Graphic & UX Designer
Christchurch
Design & Creative
Alice
Graphic Designer
Wellington
Design & Creative
Preston
Web Developer
Tauranga
Websites & Web Development
Rachel
Marketing Consultant & Community Connector
Nelson
Branding
Ways to use this expertise
Project ideas you can hire for
Common, practical engagements you can brief freelancers for — each scope can be adjusted when you agree the final brief and rates.
New brochure website build
A polished site to introduce your business, services and contact flow using a Squarespace template and content you supply or agree with the freelancer.
- Briefing call and simple sitemap to agree pages and priorities
- Template selection and page builds for one or more priority pages agreed in the brief
- Mobile and accessibility checks, basic on-page SEO and analytics setup
- Handover notes and short training session so you can manage content
Squarespace Commerce setup
Configure products, checkout and store settings so you can sell physical or digital products, appointments or services online.
- Product or service structure and inventory setup (one or more categories agreed in brief)
- Payment and tax configuration, shipping rules where required
- Cart, checkout and confirmation flows, plus customer account guidance
- Integration with email marketing or order management tools and handover documentation
Custom template, code tweaks and integrations
Custom CSS, code injection or third-party integrations when a template needs design or functional changes beyond the standard editor.
- Design refinements and CSS/JS adjustments scoped in the brief
- API or automation integrations (for example Zapier or similar) agreed with you
- Migration support from another platform if required and data handover checklist
- Testing across devices and a short run-through of updates and maintenance options
Proof lives in the work
Related Squarespace projects
Examples of Squarespace projects completed by freelancers in the Unicorn Factory network. (Click a case card to see project details when available.)
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- UX Design
- Website Development
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Squarespace Website for Cultivated Image
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- SEO
- Web Design
Ellie Manahi
Websites & Web Development
Transforming a Builder’s Website to Showcase Quality Work and Drive New Enquiries
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- Landing Page Development
- SEO
Ellie Manahi
Websites & Web Development
Architecture Studio Website Design
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- Web Design
- Website Development
Ellie Manahi
Websites & Web Development
Rose Jaffe - Website
- Squarespace
- Web Design
- Website Development
Pam CheneyPricing guidance
How much does Squarespace development cost?
Indicative New Zealand pricing to help you set a budget. Final scope, freelancer rates, and any platform or software fees are agreed directly with the freelancer.
Simple brochure site
Template-based site, a handful of pages, basic SEO and handover. Suitable for small services, portfolios or single-location businesses.
NZ$1,200–4,500
Commerce or bookings site
Product or service listings, payment setup, shipping or appointment flows and integrations with email or booking tools.
NZ$4,000–12,000
Custom templates & integrations
Custom design work, code tweaks, platform migrations or complex third-party integrations — for larger or specialist projects.
NZ$8,000–25,000+
What affects the price
- Project scope and number of pages or product variants
- Commerce or booking complexity (payments, shipping, subscriptions)
- Design customisation and any required custom coding
- Third‑party integrations or data migration work
Estimates are indicative, may exclude GST and ongoing platform or app fees, and final scope and freelancer rates are agreed directly with the freelancer. Request a tailored quote after you post 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 long will a Squarespace project take?
Timing depends on scope and approvals. Small brochure builds often take a few weeks; commerce stores, migrations or custom work can take several weeks to months. Ask freelancers for an estimated schedule in their application.
Do I need to provide content and images?
Freelancers can work with content you provide, help refine it, or arrange content services for an extra fee — clarify this in your brief.
Will I own the website and content?
Yes — you control the Squarespace account and content. Any third‑party subscriptions (Squarespace plan, apps, payment fees) remain your responsibility.
How does hiring through Unicorn Factory work?
Create a project brief, relevant freelancers apply, you review applications, and Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions so you can choose who to work with.
How do I know a freelancer can be trusted?
Read applicant profiles, case studies and client feedback when available, ask for examples of similar work, and agree milestones and deliverables in writing before work begins.
Ready to get moving?
Ready to hire a Squarespace developer?
Create your brief, invite applications and review freelancers — Unicorn Factory makes warm introductions once you shortlist applicants.