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Design jobs in New Zealand.

177 open roles, 22 posted this week, most paying $116k to $208k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Design9 days ago

    Unit Home Furnishing and Retail Design Manager

    IKEA · 5001+ employees

    A global home furnishing retailer known for its ready-to-assemble furniture and modern designs.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading design function · Developing high-performing teams · Executing furnishing directions

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years’ IKEA Home Furnishing & Retail Design or Communication & Interior Design leadership experience; IKEA Retail Foundation knowledge; experience in compliance, commercial reviews, performance follow-up, action planning, team development, operational planning and stakeholder management

  • Design8 days ago

    Unit Home Furnishing and Retail Design Manager

    IKEA · 5001+ employees

    A global home furnishing retailer known for its ready-to-assemble furniture and modern designs.

    Auckland
    $104.5k-$168.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading design function · Coaching team · Executing retail foundation

    3+ yrsMinimum 3 years' Home Furnishing & Retail Design or Communication & Interior Design leadership experience at IKEA; solid knowledge of IKEA Retail Foundation; proven team coaching and development; strong operational planning and project management; availability for rotating roster including day, evening, and 1 in 3 weekend shifts.

  • Design9 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Leading design engagements · Facilitating collaborative workshops · Developing service prototypes

    6+ yrsExperience applying human-centred design methodologies; experience leading design projects or workstreams; practical customer research, journey mapping, service blueprinting and workshop facilitation skills

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Design9 days ago

    Architect

    Archway Recruitment

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Developing project designs · Coordinating project documentation · Collaborating with consultants

    6+ yrsArchitect registration or 6+ years’ experience as an Architectural Graduate; experience delivering medium to large-scale projects; experience across commercial, education, health, public or institutional projects; advanced Revit capability; knowledge of NZ construction and building regulations

  • Design9 days ago

    UI Position

    SYOS Aerospace

    Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
    Full timeMid level

    Designing user interfaces · Conducting user research · Creating design prototypes

    2+ yrsBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or a related field; at least 2 years of UI design or related experience; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma

  • Design9 days ago

    Senior Architect

    Archway Recruitment

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Leading architectural projects · Coordinating project delivery · Producing technical documentation

    Registered Architect or extensive architecture experience with ability to obtain registration; advanced Revit proficiency; experience managing projects from concept design to completion

  • Design11 days ago

    Architectural Graduate Recruitment 2026

    Jasmax · 201-1000 employees

    A design firm offering architecture, masterplanning, interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design services.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Designing projects · Collaborating with teams · Developing technical skills

    Master's degree in architecture or recent graduate within 12 months; right to work in New Zealand; CV and portfolio as single PDF.

  • Design11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Mapping task flows · Designing screen layouts · Comparing alternative flows

    At least 18; able to communicate in English; ability to turn user scenarios into task flows and follow a UX design brief; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Design11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Creating screen flows · Designing product screens · Documenting design decisions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; ability to connect user needs with practical product screens and review flows for task completion

  • Design11 days ago
    Auckland
    ContractEntry level

    Developing façade details · Creating Revit families · Supporting project documentation

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years of Autodesk Revit experience; experience creating native Revit detail families from DWG files; understanding of the New Zealand Building Code; commercial or multi-unit high-rise project experience

  • Design11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Mapping user tasks · Designing interface layouts · Defining interaction states

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to design user flows and interface layouts; able to organise deliverables and explain decisions independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; resident in an eligible country

  • Design11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing web page layouts · Planning responsive treatments · Flagging unclear requirements

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to design readable web page layouts; ability to follow a web design brief, check work carefully and flag unclear requirements; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing digital assets · Adapting layouts · Creating visual hierarchy

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to design assets for digital viewing and adapt layouts to different online formats; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Design11 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing interface screens · Defining component states · Aligning screen elements

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to create readable interface layouts and component states; able to follow a UI design brief; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; resident in an eligible country

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractSenior

    Producing 3D assets · Refining project scope · Optimizing deliverables

    Proven 3D design experience; portfolio demonstrating 3D design skills; proficiency in Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema 4D; reliable internet connection

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing social graphics · Adapting layouts · Checking visual consistency

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to design readable social media graphics; ability to adapt layouts for different social formats; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Translating product scenarios · Designing user screens · Organising design deliverables

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; currently reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Translating product scenarios · Designing task screens · Comparing design options

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to connect user needs with practical product screens; ability to review product flows for clear task completion; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Mapping task flows · Designing screen layouts · Comparing alternative flows

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to turn user scenarios into task flows; able to follow a UX design brief, check work and flag unclear requirements; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago

    Senior Graphic Designer

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Delivering creative across channels · Managing design projects · Maintaining organised working files

    4+ yrs4+ years’ graphic design experience in an in-house, corporate or agency environment; strong Adobe Creative Cloud skills; strong PowerPoint skills and working knowledge of Word; practical working knowledge of Figma; experience designing across print and digital channels

    Generous leaveRetirement savings
  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing graphic assets · Arranging text and imagery · Preparing alternative concepts

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to create clear graphic compositions and follow design briefs; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing graphic assets · Arranging text and imagery · Preparing design deliverables

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to create clear graphic compositions; able to organise deliverables and explain decisions independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing social graphics · Adapting social layouts · Preparing design deliverables

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to design readable social media graphics; able to organise deliverables and explain decisions independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; resident in an eligible country

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Creating visual concepts · Developing cohesive imagery · Comparing design options

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; ability to create cohesive visual concepts and combine imagery, type and layout clearly; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Mapping user tasks · Designing interface layouts · Preparing design deliverables

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to design user flows and interface layouts; able to organise deliverables and explain decisions independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; currently residing in an eligible country

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Translating product scenarios · Designing task screens · Comparing design options

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to connect user needs with practical product screens; able to follow a product design brief, check work and flag unclear requirements; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing interface screens · Defining component states · Aligning spacing and typography

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to create readable interface layouts and component states; able to follow a UI design brief; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design12 days ago

    Architectural Designer

    Archway Recruitment

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Developing design ideas · Resolving architectural details · Producing architectural documentation

    Experience within a design-led architectural practice; advanced ArchiCAD skills; experience in residential, commercial, public, education, health or interiors; ability to work from design development through detailed documentation; strong portfolio

  • Design12 days ago

    Architect

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Leading projects · Managing client relationships · Producing design documentation

    4+ yrsNZ Registered Architect; BArch, MArch or equivalent; strong knowledge of NZ construction industry and regulations; strong Revit capability; proven project leadership and client-facing experience; contract administration and site experience

  • Design12 days ago

    Intermediate Real-Time Artist (Multimedia Specialist)

    The Boundary · 51-200 employees

    A digital excellence company creating architectural storytelling through real-time technology and AI integration.

    Auckland
    $85k-$105k a yearHybridFull timeMid level

    Creating real-time scenes · Optimizing 3D assets · Mentoring junior artists

    2+ yrs2+ years relevant industry experience with a tertiary qualification, or 5+ years without formal qualification; proficiency in Unreal Engine and Autodesk 3ds Max; strong portfolio required; office-based in Auckland with hybrid flexibility.

    Generous leave

About design jobs in New Zealand

There are 177 roles open for design jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 22 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 62 full time and 8 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $116k to $208k a year.

Most are in Auckland (46), Wellington (14) and Canterbury (6).

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How many design jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 177 roles open for design jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 22 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do design jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most design jobs in New Zealand pay $116k to $208k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most design jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (46), Wellington (14) and Canterbury (6). Open a region to see its design jobs.

How do I write a CV for design jobs in New Zealand?

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Design jobs in New Zealand: 177 open roles | SmartCVs