You’re confident in your vision. You should be confident in who builds it with you.

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I’m Marisa, and in short - I help ambitious women turn their expertise, passion, and purpose into a brand that reflects the impact they’re here to make.

Hey! I’m Marisa Switzer. A girl who left a coveted ‘Devil Wears Prada’ corporate career to pursue a brand born of purpose. Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. I can’t tell you how I got here without a nod to 12 year old Marisa, who would pin editorial design and fashion magazine pages to her bedroom walls while Project Runway blared on in the background.
When I landed my first fashion industry job at 15 in the city, it was a total pinch me moment. From there, I was fortunate enough to experience a handful of positions within the fashion industry.
Imagine my surprise, circa 2015, when I was left utterly unfulfilled after securing a highly coveted career at one of the largest fashion magazine publishers in NYC ‘think Devil Wears Prada’.
From that moment, Brands by RISE was born out of a deep desire to use my expertise to directly feel my work’s impact on the people and world around me.
And I have.
With more than 150 ecommerce brands served, and nearly ten years of experience providing strategic design for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands, I know firsthand how many moving pieces you're juggling at any given time: production, manufacturing, creative directing your photoshoot, and everything else that comes with launching a brand. Then, there’s the undeniable difficulty of trusting someone to bring your idea to life.
Frankly, I can sit here all day and prove that I know “my stuff.” I can show hundreds of brands I’ve designed and present you with numerous rave reviews. None of that matters as much as you leaving here, knowing that our success in working together stems from how dedicated I am to getting to know you and your heart for what you do. From that place, your brand will find its unique position in the market and take up space as an industry icon. My expertise, plus your heart, is what makes all the difference.

You’ve envisioned something more than just a business—you want a brand that feels true to you, stands out in the market, and creates real opportunities.

My approach blends strategic clarity, storytelling, and high-end design, ensuring your brand not only looks incredible but works effortlessly to grow your business.

Your brand should work as hard as you do. When we collaborate, you’ll gain more than just branding—you’ll gain the confidence, clarity, and strategic foundation to grow with ease.

Let’s build a brand that reflects your ambition and turns your vision into reality.

What We Create Together

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A cohesive, premium brand identity that speaks directly to your ideal audience

A clear brand strategy that aligns with your long-term vision and business goals

A refined, professional presence that commands credibility and respect

A brand that sets you up for high-level opportunities like retail placement, press features, and influencer collaborations.

“Making the decision to invest in my own website and spend the money to work with a true professional who helped me realized my vision was by far the smartest thing I bought this year. If you have a website or a brand that you’re looking to create, redesign, or reimagine, Brands by RISE it is.” - Emmasthing

“The onboarding was exquisite, the in-depth understanding of my target customer was exceptional, the timely turnaround was incredible, and the quality of work was just outstanding! I am so happy with my decision to work with Rise and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to elevate their branding.”

- River Moses

“I had lots of ideas but no clear direction on where to take my business. Marisa picked up on my vision so quickly, and just ran with it. In the peak of my busy season it felt so good trusting that Marisa had me covered and this was something on my plate I didn’t have to worry about. And now I have a clear business direction and strategy that feels like ME and has me so excited to relaunch!”

- Shelby Spencer

What We Value,
for our Client’s Success

The most impactful brands are born by aligning who they are, what they believe in, and what they want to achieve. As your strategic brand partner, I’ll help you prioritize these elements so your visuals come together seamlessly.
As a wife, mom, friend, pet parent, and entrepreneur, I know that running an impactful brand requires support. Consider me your trusted partner in capturing your brand’s vision, understanding the depth of work needed to make it happen, and prioritizing the heart behind why you do what you do.
No element of your branding makes it off the cutting room floor without being backed by extensive, industry specific research to ensure we position you as an icon in your industry.

We don’t just build modern brands, we build brands that will last the test of time. How? By apply strategic foundations to uniquely position you to thrive now, and for years to come.
Our clients are problem solvers & innovators in their industry - their brand needs to match. In order to stand out on shelves, & on social media, we are always searching for innovative brand experience approaches.
Having a successful business depends on the connection you establish with your customers. Sparking an emotional connection is just as important as a visual impact, which is why we prioritize messaging and brand voice.

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