Motion Graphics Designer Services
Animation and visual design from New Zealand, home to Oscar-winning Weta FX and the world's most advanced VFX pipelines.
A motion graphics designer creates animated visual elements that combine graphic design, typography, and movement for film, television, and digital media. New Zealand is a global VFX powerhouse, with Weta FX delivering Oscar-winning work on Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, and Planet of the Apes. Wellington's concentration of world-class facilities gives New Zealand motion designers access to the most advanced animation and VFX pipelines in the Southern Hemisphere.
We connect you with motion graphics designers across Wellington and Auckland who deliver broadcast-quality work for features, series, commercials, and digital platforms. Our network includes professionals working with Weta FX, Park Road Post (founded by Peter Jackson), Images & Sound, and The Lab, offering world-leading VFX, Dolby Atmos, and full 4K/HDR workflows.
Motion Design Expertise
We connect you with experienced motion graphics designers who bring visual storytelling, technical excellence, and creative innovation to every project—from broadcast graphics to digital content.
Title Design
- • Opening sequences
- • End credits
- • Lower thirds
- • Typography animation
- • Brand integration
Animation
- • 2D animation
- • 3D elements
- • Character animation
- • Logo animation
- • Explainer graphics
Visual Effects
- • Compositing
- • Screen graphics
- • UI animation
- • Particle effects
- • Environment enhancement
Digital Content
- • Social media graphics
- • Advertising animation
- • App animations
- • Web motion
- • Interactive elements
Why Choose Our Motion Designers
Oscar-Winning VFX Heritage
New Zealand motion designers work within the Weta FX ecosystem that produced Avatar and LOTR, bringing world-leading animation expertise to every project.
World-Class Post Facilities
Access to Weta FX, Park Road Post (Peter Jackson's facility), Images & Sound, and The Lab for Oscar-winning VFX, Dolby Atmos, and 4K/HDR workflows.
Wellington VFX Hub
Motion designers based at Stone Street Studios, Avalon Studios, Auckland Film Studios, and Kumeu Film Studios across New Zealand's production corridor.
Competitive World-Class Rates
Oscar-winning VFX capabilities at competitive rates compared to Hollywood, with world-class talent concentrated in Wellington's compact production hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a motion graphics designer do?
A motion graphics designer creates animated visual elements for film, television, and digital media. This includes title sequences, lower thirds, infographics, animated logos, transitions, and any graphic element that involves movement. In New Zealand, many motion designers have worked at or alongside Weta FX, bringing feature-film VFX experience to projects of all scales.
What skills should a motion graphics designer have?
A motion graphics designer needs a strong foundation in graphic design, typography, and color theory, combined with expertise in animation and compositing. New Zealand designers are typically proficient in Nuke, Houdini, After Effects, and Cinema 4D, with many having trained through Weta's pipeline or New Zealand film school programs.
What types of productions need a motion graphics designer?
Commercials, corporate videos, documentaries, broadcast television, title sequences, and digital campaigns regularly require motion graphics. New Zealand's international feature productions, domestic content for TVNZ, and growing streaming market create ongoing demand for motion design talent.
How do you match a motion graphics designer to my production?
We review your project's style references, brand guidelines, and the specific types of graphics needed, then recommend designers from our New Zealand network whose portfolios demonstrate relevant experience. Wellington is the primary VFX hub, with additional production capabilities in Auckland, Queenstown, and Christchurch.
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