CLAIRE SMITH

OPEN FOR WORK

CLAIRE SMITH

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.

Selected Works

Tomo Branding

Waymond Logo

Nomi Branding

Red Brink Packaging

Disciplines

ART DIRECTION

ART DIRECTION

LOGO DESIGN

LOGO DESIGN

PACKAGING

PACKAGING

BRAND VISUAL

BRAND VISUAL

UI DESIGN

UI DESIGN

Rate Card

Standard

5 Slots Left

For Small to Medium Businesses.

One project, part-time availability.

Estimated Deadline

3 weeks

$2500

per Project

Discuss 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.

Discuss Project

Unlimited design requests (within reason)

Art direction + creative input

Ongoing design consultation

Design handoffs for dev or print

My Creative Process

01 Discovery

Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.

01 Discovery

Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.

02 Direction

Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.

02 Direction

Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.

03 Design

Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.

03 Design

Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.

04 Delivery

Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.

04 Delivery

Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.

Ask Me Anything

What kind of projects do you usually take on?

Can I hire you just for UI design?

Do you offer long-term or one-time design work?

Do you design logos as a standalone service?

What’s your typical timeline for a project?

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

Have something

awesome in mind?

I’d be very happy to talk to you. No pressure!

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