Rise New York & Partners is an advertising creative boutique that blurs the lines between traditional and modern marketing by blending strategy, creativity, design, technology, and high-end production within a growing independent global network designed to think through the line
Today’s challenge is no longer about “going digital”—that’s yesterday’s news. The modern marketing landscape demands a mindset that prioritizes flexibility, cultural relevance, and speed
We help legacy brands stay young, and young brands build legacy
With work that cuts through the clutter and stands out in today’s noisy, fast-paced, no-BS marketing landscape, Rise bridges the gaps by helping iconic brands stay culturally relevant while uncovering new iconic spaces for the next generation of brands
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
An Award-Winning team that's successfully led and managed multi-million marketing budgets in global networks and brands worldwide.
Flavio Vidigal
Founder, Creative Chairman
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
Andre Holzmeister
Partner, Executive Creative Director
One of the most awarded Brazilian directors, Andre Holzmeister has led some of the most influential advertising productions across North America, Brazil, and Japan
Etienne Du Jardin
Board Member, Agency Operations
With 20 years of career in advertising and entertainment, Etienne led operations for extensive campaigns for global brands such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Google, Ambev, and Pepsico
Pedro Vidigal
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
Edson Pavoni
Global Head of Creative Technology
Edson Pavoni is an artist, technologist and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience helping creators to use new technologies for projects in communication, architecture, live events and art, recognized as one of the 50 most innovative professionals by Proxxima magazine in 2016 and awarded two consecutive times the IF design awards in 2017 and 2018.
Bruno Fonseca
Managing Director — UK
A Creative Strategist with a 20-year career at the nexus of creativity and technology, Bruno adopts design as his main approach to complex challenges. He has helped both local and global companies, including Apple, United Nations, Google, and Gucci, discover innovative customer engagement strategies. Bruno drives business growth through thoughtful leadership and strategic expertise.
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Rafael Fernandes
Associate Design Director
In the past 16 years, Rafa has worked with Art Direction and Design for advertising campaigns, events, digital experiences, and branding. During this time, He worked in agencies and studios like Isobar, Ampfy, and Dojo.
Caroline Yamamoto
Visual Designer
Since the beginning of my professional development, I've been working with imagery and layout; anything that brings visual balance pleases and inspires me! I bring visual interpretations of my everyday life, blending art and design.
Bruna Cairo
Creative, Copywriter
Even though her field of study is journalism, Bruna found in advertising a path to express her creativity, knowledge of storytelling, and different kinds of platforms.
Bruno Tristão
Integrated Producer
Bruno is a multidisciplinary producer who can wear many hats and juggle many plates. Entrepreneur, also skilled in Marketing Management, Advertising, Project Management and Live Experiences.
Leonardo Aiello
Film Director
With almost 10 years of experience in advertising, Leo has worked as film editor and motion designer in some of the biggest agencies in the country such as Africa, Talent Marcel and Grey Brazil. In 2018, he became film director at Sugarcane Filmes where he directed campaigns for several clients like Gillette, Riot Games, Heineken and Brastemp, in addition to having produced award-winning copyright projects worldwide.
Gabriel Gonzaga
Executive Producer
Gabriel Gonzaga is an executive producer, with more than 10 years of experience, passing through several areas of production, from field production to managing large advertising projects for many brands such as Gillette, Santander BR, AMBEV, FORD, Unilever, Natura, Heineken, Budweiser . As an AV enthusiast, he follows market trends and innovations, always looking for new ways to solve all our challenges.
Janaina Mesquita
Production Director
Janaína Tôrres Mesquita is a Brazilian producer with over 13 years of experience. She has worked in several award-winning projects with amazing clients, such as Natura, Bob's, Heineken, Carrefour, L'Occitane, Quacker and SmartFit. With her expertise, she leads a senior team of specialized producers, ensuring the quality and success of projects.
Rogerio Puhl
Senior Art Director
Rogerio is a versatile high-skilled Art Director with passion for Visual Art and Illustration.
Tatiane Putti
Global Program Manager
Tatiane Putti is a passionate project manager with a knack for client relations and strategic planning. With experience in creative operations, she thrives on turning challenges into opportunities. She has successfully worked alongside industry leaders, such as Fernanda Romano, a leading figure in global advertising. Tatiane understands the power of synergy in cross-functional teams, and she is proud to have worked with clients like Kingston Technology, Snickers, Monsanto, and Bayer.
Thomas BallVerdu
Copywriter
With nearly 15 years of experience in advertising, Thomaz is a copywriter passionate about creating, executing, and constantly coming up with new ideas. He believes in making the most with what you have, always taking a hands-on approach and cutting out excuses. He has worked with brands like Vivo, Grupo Boticário, Scania, Tang, Leroy Merlin, Yoki, TikTok and Ifood.
Artur Ratton
Execute Producer NORAM
Artur Ratton is a Brazilian-born, New York-based director and producer. His work is shaped by his studies in cinematography and his travels across South America. Artur has led award-winning campaigns for global brands like Peloton, Volkswagen, Microsoft, and Adidas. His documentaries, including "Dom Salvador and Abolition," have been showcased at venues like Lincoln Center and MoMA.
Lilka Hara
Global VFX Director
Lilka Hara is an award-winning director and producer whose work spans documentaries, music videos, and commercials for brands like HBO, Disney, Google, and Apple. As an Asian immigrant mother from South America, Lilka draws on her personal experiences to explore themes of human relations, racism, and immigration, creating emotionally resonant stories that reflect the complexity of the human experience.
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Rise New York & Partners LLC
Est. 2017 in New York
Rise is a mindset™