Refusing to stay in one lane, Rise New York & Partners is a creative boutique that cuts through the lines of marketing — blending strategy, storytelling, design, tech, and production across a global network of independent companies.
A CREATIVE
SANCTUARY — WITH
SHARP TEETH
We didn’t build RISE to pitch.
We built it because we were tired.
Tired of watching creativity get castrated in conference rooms.
Tired of rooms full of people where the souls were locked out.
Tired of bold creatives burning out on work that doesn’t move a thing.
Tired of watching ideas die by a thousand tiny approvals.
So we walked out. Started over.
A few of us. No layers. No noise. Just belief.
Belief that great work starts with conviction, not permission.
Belief that culture doesn’t live in a deck — it lives in people who give a damn.
Today, we’re a small core team that acts like hundreds.
Small by choice, global by design.
We help big brands stay sharp and emerging brands grow teeth.
We don’t have a style. We have standards. And they’re high.
We believe in tension between legacy and change, between logic and magic.
We don’t chase trends. We chase truth.
We scale creativity like code. We pitch like we’re already in production.
Because ideas mean nothing if they don’t move fast — and move people.
We’re not rebels. We’re necessary.
The shop that never forgets that creativity must be protected at all costs.
We’re not the biggest, not the fastest.
Just the ones still crazy enough to believe this industry can rise again.
Where are we going? Somewhere better.
We help legacy brands stay young, and young brands build legacy
RISE makes work that cuts through the noise in a fast-moving, no-BS marketing landscape. We help iconic brands stay culturally sharp — and carve out new iconic spaces for the ones on the rise.
With over 20 years of experience in the global advertising industry, we’ve seen profit-driven networks put creativity on the back burner, stifling innovation and excellence — we raised the black flag
We build brands
people can’t ignore
Not with noise, with meaning. We're not for everyone, but for marketing and brand leaders tired of overspending with large, inefficient agencies and settling for uninspired marketing work.
An award winning team who have led and managed multi-billion dollar marketing budgets for global networks and brands.

Flavio Vidigal
Founder, Chief Creative Officer
With over 20 years of experience and a global footprint living and working across North America, Europe, Asia, and LATAM, Flavio has been helping global brands find their voice through creativity in agencies like BBDO, JWT, Ogilvy, VMLY&R, RMG, G2/Grey Group, Firstborn/Dentsu, and HUGE NY.
Pedro Vidigal
Partner, Global Managing Director
Pedro spent his career blending his vast law knowledge with technology and creativity to find untapped business opportunities, while designing state-of-the-art solutions for some of the largest enterprises in Latin America.


Jen Faucon
Global Head of Client Relationships
Jen drives global client relationships and operational excellence where trust, execution, and leadership alignment are essential to success. She has held senior roles at McCann, BBDO, and iProspect, and served as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Success Officer in technology startups. Her global perspective is shaped by living and working across North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, with experience spanning technology, automotive, financial services, consumer brands, and nonprofit sectors.
Christiano Abrahão
Global Executive Creative Director
Christiano Abrahao is an ongoing contributor and fractional Global Executive Creative Director at Rise, working on key projects and new business pitches. With extensive experience building culturally relevant work for global brands, including Google, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, and Meta, he has earned several Grand Prix and dozens of international awards, was named among the Top 10 Creative Directors at Cannes in 2023, and ranked #4 GCD in the world according to The One Club in 2024. In his spare time, he performs questionable magic tricks for dogs.

We are people from all walks of life who
came together to rise above the noise
Maria Fernanda Vidigal
Program Manager
Maria Fernanda brings structure, sensitivity, and sharp execution to every project she leads at Rise New York & Partners. With a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, an MBA in Project Management, and a specialization from Elisava in Barcelona, Nanda combines her creative foundation in art, aesthetics, and design with a highly organized and detail-oriented approach.
As Project Manager, she supports the development of creative projects with clarity, discipline, and care, helping teams move from ideas to execution without losing sight of craft, timing, or client goals. Her proactive attitude, human touch, and commitment to excellence make her an essential force behind Rise’s ability to deliver thoughtful, high-quality creative output for our clients.
Caroline Yamamoto
Senior Visual Designer
Since the beginning of her professional development, she has been working with imagery and layouts; anything that brings visual balance pleases and inspires her!
She can bring visual interpretations of her everyday life, blending art and design.
Larissa C. Fernandes
Global Account Director
Larissa is driven by great ideas - and by bringing them to life. Operating at the intersection of strategy and account management, she connects business, creativity, and planning to transform challenges into meaningful, high-impact projects. Over the course of her career, she has partnered with brands like Nestlé Professional, Fleischmann Professional, Mococa, Ovomaltine, General Motors, Alares Internet, Metalfrio, Cargill, Acelen, Braskem, and Lopes Imóveis, working across global environments and alongside diverse teams to deliver consistent impact for brands and people alike.
Giulia Machado
Visual Designer
The passion for design didn't start with Giulia's first professional experience. It began while she was writing for the creative world. Through that process, she discovered a lot about herself, and that realization led her to begin her career as an Art Director.
Since then, she has built her experience at agencies such as Publicis Groupe and GREY, shaping a repertoire that blends concept, visual storytelling, and design. Her work is guided by observation. She finds inspiration in art, culture, travel, and the little details of everyday life, transforming them into design that feels natural and expressive.
Carol Andrade
Copywriter
Carolina is a seasoned copywriter with over eight years of experience crafting compelling and strategic campaigns for a diverse range of brands. Known for her collaborative mindset, she works closely with cross-functional teams to transform insights into engaging stories that truly connect with audiences.
Marcelo Nê
Senior Visual Designer
Nê is a senior multidisciplinary designer with over 15 years of experience in branding, visual identity, art direction, and communication. He has worked across agencies, companies, and independent projects, developing brands and campaigns for diverse industries. His expertise lies in combining strategic thinking with strong visual execution to create impactful and meaningful design solutions.

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Rise New York & Partners LLC
Est. 2017 in New York
Rise is a mindset™