About

Claire is a textile designer with over 15 years of experience developing print and surface designs across both fashion and interiors. Trained as a fine artist and illustrator at the Rhode Island School of Design, she brings a painterly sensibility and versatility to every project—adapting her approach to meet the needs of clients and collaborators alike.

Originally from the Midwest, Claire has lived and worked in New York City for over a decade. When she’s not designing textiles, she enjoys painting, wandering through museums, and soaking up inspiration from the city’s galleries and creative spaces.

Claire is currently available for freelance and consulting projects. Whether you’re launching a new collection or refining existing designs, she offers clarity, creativity, and hands-on expertise at every stage of the process.

Services include:

  • Custom print and surface design (hand-drawn or digital)

  • Collection development

  • Colorway creation

  • Concept and color research

  • Production-ready file setup

  • Client and mill communication

  • Art direction or team collaboration

To connect, please email claire@claireschipke.com.