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A curated lead channel for New Zealand based freelancers who are ready to work with clients, build their reputation, and finding more of the right kind of work.
"I am so thankful I found Unicorn Factory, it's the best freelancer platform I have used. It's so straight forward and easy to use and I have been connected with so many great people. I wouldn't be where I am without it!"
Rebecca Bradley
Freelance Photographer
"I've been a member of the Unicorn Factory for about six months, and during that time I have secured six different projects. Two of these have led to further work. The clients I've worked with through Unicorn Factory have been high quality and the projects interesting."
Anne-Marie Emerson
Freelance Editor and Proofreader
"Unicorn Factory has been fantastic for building new relationships with clients. I run an end to end video production service and since jumping on board with Unicorn Factory, I have been busier than ever!"
Tom Groenewegen
Freelance Videographer
"I was quite new to freelance work when I joined Unicorn Factory, so I still had a lot of early-stage challenges with exposure and gaining traction. Unicorn Factory helped me nail those first few critical clients which have, over the last 4 years, helped me to grow into a success."
Bex De Prospo
Freelance Copywriter
"I would recommend Unicorn Factory to any freelancer or small agency owner who wants to find quality clients and get amongst a community of like minded creatives. I love it! and I cannot thank them enough for helping my business grow."
Brent Dickens
Freelance Web Designer
"Unicorn Factory, has achieved what every other 'freelancer marketplace' is trying to do - which is match agencies and businesses who are ready to hire, and have reasonable budgets, with the right freelancer or team."
Sam Thornton-Jones
Freelance Web Designer
Who this is for
You might be newer to freelancing, years into it, or running a small agency. What matters is that you know how to work with clients: taking calls, asking good questions, pricing your services, writing proposals, and delivering the work.
Unicorn Factory helps clients discover reliable local talent. It is one useful channel for finding client work, especially when you already have a strong service to offer.
How does it work?
Unicorn Factory is designed to create better introductions between Kiwi businesses and New Zealand based freelancers. Once the connection is made, the client relationship is yours to manage.
Once accepted, we create a public profile that helps clients understand who you are, what you do, and whether you might be a fit for their project.
If a client finds your profile and wants to talk, they can submit an inquiry. We forward it to you so you can decide whether to take the conversation further.
When a client posts a brief that matches your skills, we notify you by email. If you are interested, you can put yourself forward for the client to review.
Tell us about your services, experience, portfolio, location, and how you work with clients.
We look at how you present yourself, the quality of your work, and whether your services are a good fit for the Kiwi businesses using the site.
Once your profile is active, you choose a lead-credit pack. Packs start at $199 + GST for 5 lead credits, and you can add more when you need them.
A lead gives you a warm introduction. From there, you handle the call, proposal, pricing, contract, payment, and delivery directly with the client.
FAQ
Unicorn Factory is for people who are committed to freelancing and ready to work with clients. That includes newer freelancers, established freelancers, solo operators, and agency owners who understand the basics of client work.
Yes, if you already freelance alongside your job and have time to respond to clients, take calls, create proposals, and deliver the work. The platform works best when you already have some client experience to build on.
Yes. Freelancers need to be based in New Zealand. One of the main reasons clients use Unicorn Factory is to work with people who understand the local market and operate in the same time zone.
We look for freelancers who present themselves clearly, show credible work, communicate professionally, and give clients confidence. Your bio, website, portfolio, LinkedIn, and case studies all help us understand whether you are a good fit.
Accepted freelancers buy lead credits. When we send you a relevant lead or introduction, you use a credit. If a lead is clearly not legitimate or outside the standard we expect, we can review it and refund the credit where appropriate.
There is no monthly membership fee to keep your profile on Unicorn Factory. Accepted freelancers buy lead credits when they are ready to receive introductions. Credit packs currently start at $199 + GST for 5 lead credits, with a 10-credit pack available for $349 + GST.
Leads can open the door, but clients still choose who they want to work with. Your pricing, proposals, communication, availability, and fit for the project all play a part.
You manage contracts, scope, pricing, payment, and delivery directly with the client. Unicorn Factory does not take a percentage of your project revenue, so the working relationship stays between you and the client.
Unicorn Factory is New Zealand focused, curated, and built around local client relationships. It is a practical channel for your freelance business, designed to sit alongside the other ways you find work.
Apply if you are based in New Zealand, committed to freelancing, and ready to meet clients who are looking for local talent.
