After beginning my design career on the editorial side, I shifted to the in-house world, working across a diverse range of brands spanning lifestyle, fashion, hospitality and tech. As a versatile creative with an emphasis on branding, I thrive on solving design challenges and dreaming up system-level solutions.

Hobbies include being into my coffee routine and keeping up with Bravo shows. In my spare time you can find me doing fitness things, planning my next international adventure and obsessing over printed ephemera. Will provide TV show recs on demand to friends, family and co-workers!

Now accepting new clients! Get in touch to discuss your project: michelle.k.pais@gmail.com.

Services

Brand Identity
Art Direction
Creative Direction
Visual Design
Web Design
Packaging Design
Publication Design

Brands

Collective Voice (Rakuten)
ShopStyle (Rakuten)
hella strong
W Hotels
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Le Méridien Hotels
Renaissance Hotels
New York Magazine

Industries

Fashion
Fitness
Hospitality
Lifestyle
E-Commerce
Affiliate Marketing
Influencer Marketing

Portrait by Meggie Rose Repp

Want to create something together?

e: michelle.k.pais@gmail.com
Based in Brooklyn, NY

© Michelle Pais, 2026