Every once in a while, someone comes along who reminds you exactly why you do what you do. For us at Thoughtful3D, Amy was one of those people.
When Amy first reached out, she had just been laid off from her agency job. Anyone who’s been through that kind of upheaval knows the feeling: the disorientation, the questions about what's next, the pressure to find your footing quickly. It was a tough moment, but from the first conversation, it was clear Amy wasn’t looking for sympathy. She was looking for a new path forward. She had strong creative instincts, a sharp eye for design, but needed serious support to turn her setback into the opportunity she knew it could be.
At Thoughtful3D, we focused on helping Amy build more than just a portfolio. We worked on mindset, confidence, and communication. She learned how to talk about her work with clarity, how to recognize her own value, and how to navigate client conversations with presence and confidence. As her self-assurance grew, so did her ability to attract and close high-value freelance projects. She was not waiting for opportunities to come to her. She was closing them!
In just a few months, that momentum led to something bigger. Amy accepted a role at Carousel as Associate Creative Director. Today, she leads all 3D work across the agency and plays a key role in shaping major campaigns for global clients.
Amy’s story is a powerful reminder that betting on yourself pays off. She didn’t let a job loss define her. She used it as fuel to build something stronger and more aligned with where she wanted to go.
We are proud to have played a part in that journey, and even prouder of the work Amy did for herself. She made a choice to shift gears, embrace the unknown, and trust that her talent would lead her somewhere better. And it did.
Amy’s journey is proof that a setback can be the start of something much greater. It’s also a reminder that when you invest in your own growth and surround yourself with the right support, your next chapter can come faster, and bigger, than you imagined.
Here’s to Amy, and to every creative ready to bet on themselves. 🥂
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