Straight from employers' career sites

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.

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Translating product scenarios · Designing user-task screens · Documenting design decisions

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

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing graphic assets · Arranging text 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

  • Design16 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; ability to design readable social media graphics; ability to organise deliverables and explain decisions independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 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 clear task flows; able to organise UX deliverables and explain decisions independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Translating product scenarios · Designing task-focused screens · Preparing design deliverables

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; connect user needs with practical product screens; organise design deliverables and explain decisions independently; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 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 follow a design brief, check work and flag unclear requirements; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; reside in an eligible country

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

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

    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 and check work carefully; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup; must reside in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Mapping task flows · Designing screen layouts · Comparing alternative flows

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

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing social graphics · Adapting social layouts · Preparing channel-ready files

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

  • Design16 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 use hierarchy, typography and imagery effectively; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing digital assets · Adapting layouts · Checking asset legibility

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

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

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

    At least 18; English communication; ability to create clear graphic compositions and follow briefs; careful work and flagging unclear requirements; high-speed internet and suitable home setup; residence in an eligible country

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing web page layouts · Planning responsive treatments · Documenting page layouts

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to design readable web page layouts and consider responsive content and navigation patterns; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Translating product scenarios · Designing user-task screens · Recording design decisions

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing interface screens · Defining component states · Documenting visual choices

    At least 18 years old; able to communicate in English; able to create readable interface layouts and component states; able to apply consistent hierarchy, spacing and visual patterns; reliable high-speed internet and suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 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; ability to turn user scenarios into clear task flows; ability to follow a UX design brief, check work carefully and flag unclear requirements; reliable high-speed internet and a suitable home-working setup

  • Design16 days ago
    New Zealand
    ContractMid level

    Designing web layouts · Arranging page content · Planning responsive treatments

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

  • Design16 days ago

    Experience Centre Design Consultant

    Fisher & Paykel Appliances

    Auckland
    Full time

    Hosting premium tours · Supporting design consultations · Managing bookings and enquiries

    Experience in premium or luxury retail, hospitality, showroom, appliance or building industry

  • Design16 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing digital experiences · Developing interface concepts · Validating design implementations

    6+ yrs6+ years' experience in UX/UI design; experience designing digital products and experiences; experience working in Figma; experience contributing to or evolving a Design System; hands-on experience using AI tools; design portfolio

  • Design16 days ago

    Senior Graphic Designer

    University of Auckland · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand university committed to advancing health learning, research, and innovation.

    Auckland
    $87k-$107.5k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Providing creative leadership · Designing visual communications · Mentoring designers

    5+ yrs5+ years graphic design experience, strong portfolio, advanced Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), brand management expertise, ability to lead projects and mentor designers.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Design17 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Uncovering customer needs · Mapping customer journeys · Facilitating design sessions

    Service design and/or customer journey design experience; customer research and insight capabilities; experience contributing to change or transformation initiatives; experience in large, complex organisations

  • Design18 days ago

    Service Designer

    Momentum Consulting Group

    Auckland
    ContractSenior

    Reviewing requirements · Mapping services · Developing design artefacts

    Service design experience in complex programmes or transformation projects; experience reviewing and validating requirements, mapping services and developing service design artefacts; currently based in New Zealand with appropriate work rights (valid visa)

  • Design18 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Designing visual experiences · Prototyping interactive concepts · Testing ideas with customers

    Parental leave
  • Design18 days ago

    Product Designer

    Seequent · 201-1000 employees

    A Bentley Subsurface Company building world-leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organizations understand the underground.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Conducting user research · Designing user experiences · Collaborating with teams

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in Product Design or related field; 5+ years in a Product Design team within commercial software; expertise in Figma; strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work under general direction.

  • Design19 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Designing creative workflows · Prototyping product experiences · Resolving implementation details

    Parental leaveStudy support
  • Design19 days ago

    Senior Product Designer

    IDEXX · 5001+ employees

    A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading feature design · Conducting customer research · Shaping information architecture

    5+ yrs5+ years in product design; portfolio demonstrating work through complex problems; working knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g. WCAG)

  • Design19 days ago

    Digital Experience & Service Designer

    Kordia · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand company delivering mission-critical broadcasting, telecommunications, maritime, cloud, and cyber security solutions.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Designing digital experiences · Mapping user journeys · Configuring platform improvements

    Retirement savings
  • Design20 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading project teams · Delivering infrastructure projects · Mentoring emerging professionals

    New Zealand Registered Architect or working towards registration; experience leading delivery of complex projects

    Parental leave
  • Design21 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading creative direction · Developing brand identities · Directing campaign creation

    5+ yrs5–8 years’ professional design experience in a creative or design leadership role; experience leading and mentoring a design team; mastery of Adobe Creative Suite; experience building brands from development to launch

  • Design22 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting transformation engagements · Facilitating discovery workshops · Translating research insights

    5+ yrs5+ years’ relevant experience across customer experience, UX/UI, visual or service design; experience applying human-centred design and design thinking to complex business problems

    Parental leaveGenerous 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?

Keep it to two pages, leave off your photo and date of birth, and use the job ad's own words for your skills. Our New Zealand CV format guide covers every convention, with a free template.

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Design jobs in New Zealand: 177 open roles | SmartCVs