Creative Designer
based in New York
Claire Smith is a designer specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design. Currently available for freelance collaborations, commissions, and select projects.
When she’s not designing, she’s probably organizing color palettes or experimenting with motion.
Experiences
2016-17
Internships & Studio Projects
Internships & Studio Projects
Completed short-term roles at various studios while finishing a design degree, including layout, research, and branding tasks.
2017-19
Junior Designer
Reka Agency
Assisted in layout, editorial, and interface design for print and web projects.
2019-22
Brand Designer
Forte Creative
Focused on visual identity, packaging, and motion design for clients in lifestyle and tech sectors.
2022-24
Lead Visual Designer
Studio Norra
Led creative direction across digital products and brand systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
2024-Now
Freelance
Independent Designer
Specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design for brands, startups, and studios.
2016-17
Internships & Studio Projects
Internships & Studio Projects
Completed short-term roles at various studios while finishing a design degree, including layout, research, and branding tasks.
2017-19
Junior Designer
Reka Agency
Assisted in layout, editorial, and interface design for print and web projects.
2019-22
Brand Designer
Forte Creative
Focused on visual identity, packaging, and motion design for clients in lifestyle and tech sectors.
2022-24
Lead Visual Designer
Studio Norra
Led creative direction across digital products and brand systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
2024-Now
Freelance
Independent Designer
Specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design for brands, startups, and studios.
2016-17
Internships & Studio Projects
Internships & Studio Projects
Completed short-term roles at various studios while finishing a design degree, including layout, research, and branding tasks.
2017-19
Junior Designer
Reka Agency
Assisted in layout, editorial, and interface design for print and web projects.
2019-22
Brand Designer
Forte Creative
Focused on visual identity, packaging, and motion design for clients in lifestyle and tech sectors.
2022-24
Lead Visual Designer
Studio Norra
Led creative direction across digital products and brand systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
2024-Now
Freelance
Independent Designer
Specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design for brands, startups, and studios.
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Selected Works
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Disciplines
ART DIRECTION
ART DIRECTION
ART DIRECTION
LOGO DESIGN
LOGO DESIGN
LOGO DESIGN
PACKAGING
PACKAGING
PACKAGING
BRAND VISUAL
BRAND VISUAL
BRAND VISUAL
UI DESIGN
UI DESIGN
UI DESIGN
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Rate Card
Standard
5 Slots Left
For Small to Medium Businesses.
One project, part-time availability.
Estimated Deadline
3 weeks
$2500
per Project
Up to 2 active projects
2–3 revision rounds
Weekly progress updates
Design handoffs for dev or print
Standard
5 Slots Left
For Small to Medium Businesses.
One project, part-time availability.
Estimated Deadline
3 weeks
$2500
per Project
Up to 2 active projects
2–3 revision rounds
Weekly progress updates
Design handoffs for dev or print
Standard
5 Slots Left
For Small to Medium Businesses.
One project, part-time availability.
Estimated Deadline
3 weeks
$2500
per Project
Up to 2 active projects
2–3 revision rounds
Weekly progress updates
Design handoffs for dev or print
Premium
Monthly
Annually
For brands planning quarterly design needs.
Unlimited project, part-time availability.
Estimated Deadline
6 weeks
$4,200
per Year, pay Annually.
Unlimited design requests (within reason)
Art direction + creative input
Ongoing design consultation
Design handoffs for dev or print
Premium
Monthly
Annually
For brands planning quarterly design needs.
Unlimited project, part-time availability.
Estimated Deadline
6 weeks
$4,200
per Year, pay Annually.
Unlimited design requests (within reason)
Art direction + creative input
Ongoing design consultation
Design handoffs for dev or print
Premium
Monthly
Annually
For brands planning quarterly design needs.
Unlimited project, part-time availability.
Estimated Deadline
6 weeks
$4,200
per Year, pay Annually.
Unlimited design requests (within reason)
Art direction + creative input
Ongoing design consultation
Design handoffs for dev or print
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My Creative Process
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Discovery
Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.
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Discovery
Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.
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Discovery
Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.
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Direction
Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.
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Direction
Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.
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Direction
Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.
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Design
Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.
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Design
Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.
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Design
Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.
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Delivery
Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.
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Delivery
Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.
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Delivery
Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.
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Ask Me Anything
What kind of projects do you usually take on?
What kind of projects do you usually take on?
What kind of projects do you usually take on?
Can I hire you just for UI design?
Can I hire you just for UI design?
Can I hire you just for UI design?
Do you offer long-term or one-time design work?
Do you offer long-term or one-time design work?
Do you offer long-term or one-time design work?
Do you design logos as a standalone service?
Do you design logos as a standalone service?
Do you design logos as a standalone service?
What’s your typical timeline for a project?
What’s your typical timeline for a project?
What’s your typical timeline for a project?
I don’t have a full brief yet — can we still talk?
I don’t have a full brief yet — can we still talk?
I don’t have a full brief yet — can we still talk?
Can’t find your questions? Ask our team.
We’re happy to help whenever you are.
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Honest Feedback
We brought Claire in to redesign our product UI — the result was not only beautiful but also more usable. Our team and users noticed the difference immediately.
Janice Lu
Product Lead at Orza Studio
Claire has an incredible eye for design and detail. The brand identity she developed for us is still one of the strongest assets we have.
Elisa Tan
Founder at Kava Projects
Working with Claire felt like having a creative partner, not just a freelancer. She asked the right questions and delivered work that hit every mark.
Ana Costa
Creative Director at Marrow Co.
Claire helped us launch with clarity and confidence. From our logo to packaging, everything felt aligned and intentional.
Dylan Row
Co-Founder at Nomi Goods
Her work speaks for itself, but it’s her process and communication that make her such a valuable collaborator. We'll definitely be working together again.
Monica Reyes
Head of Design at Torno Editions
We brought Claire in to redesign our product UI — the result was not only beautiful but also more usable. Our team and users noticed the difference immediately.
Janice Lu
Product Lead at Orza Studio
Claire has an incredible eye for design and detail. The brand identity she developed for us is still one of the strongest assets we have.
Elisa Tan
Founder at Kava Projects
Working with Claire felt like having a creative partner, not just a freelancer. She asked the right questions and delivered work that hit every mark.
Ana Costa
Creative Director at Marrow Co.
Claire helped us launch with clarity and confidence. From our logo to packaging, everything felt aligned and intentional.
Dylan Row
Co-Founder at Nomi Goods
Her work speaks for itself, but it’s her process and communication that make her such a valuable collaborator. We'll definitely be working together again.
Monica Reyes
Head of Design at Torno Editions
We brought Claire in to redesign our product UI — the result was not only beautiful but also more usable. Our team and users noticed the difference immediately.
Janice Lu
Product Lead at Orza Studio
Claire has an incredible eye for design and detail. The brand identity she developed for us is still one of the strongest assets we have.
Elisa Tan
Founder at Kava Projects
Working with Claire felt like having a creative partner, not just a freelancer. She asked the right questions and delivered work that hit every mark.
Ana Costa
Creative Director at Marrow Co.
Claire helped us launch with clarity and confidence. From our logo to packaging, everything felt aligned and intentional.
Dylan Row
Co-Founder at Nomi Goods
Her work speaks for itself, but it’s her process and communication that make her such a valuable collaborator. We'll definitely be working together again.
Monica Reyes
Head of Design at Torno Editions
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