How Creative Cloud helped three creators reach the next level
Building a creative career isn’t easy. Beyond talent and taste, it requires putting in the work to expand what you’re capable of, building a network of clients, collaborators and peers and being willing to learn from your mistakes.
But you don’t have to go it alone. Whether you’re freelancing, switching careers, or just starting out, Adobe Creative Cloud gives you the tools, learning resources, and visibility to keep moving forward. We spoke with three creators who have used their membership to build momentum and level up their careers. Here’s how they did it, along with ways you can do the same.
Timothy Goodman: From corporate job to independent creative
Timothy Goodman walked away from a 9-to-5 job at Apple to carve out his own path. Today, he’s a designer, muralist, author and keynote speaker on global stages. Adobe tools have supported every step of that journey, from designing book covers to painting massive murals in New York City.
For Goodman, success isn’t just about talent. It’s about community. “I need to be able to bounce ideas off people and get their honest feedback, opinions, and criticisms.”
Here are a few ways to build your own creative community:
- Join Adobe Live to connect with other creatives in real time.
- Explore Adobe events and CreativeMornings for local networking.
- Register forAdobe MAX or Summit to meet peers and mentors.
- Promote your work on Behance and discover like-minded creators
Chloe Aftel: Turning mistakes into masterpieces
Photographer Chloe Aftel built her career through trial and error. She taught herself editing through tutorials before landing high-profile assignments with Apple, Levi’s, and The New York Times. She credits Adobe Photoshop and AI tools with helping her push boundaries and grow her skills. “My career has been rife with many, many mistakes,” Aftel admitted. “But those have been the biggest learning points for me.”
Here are some tips to keep learning and leveling up with Creative Cloud:
- Explore thousands of free tutorials in-app and online.
- Join Adobe Live sessions for step-by-step demos and feedback.
- Take part in Creative Challengesor earn Adobe certifications.
- Attend CreativeMornings and Adobe MAX sessions to stay inspired.
Burn & Broad: Building a studio with curiosity and collaboration
Eugene Serebrennikov and Vicente Garcia Morillo
“Behance is a game changer. It’s a really special creative community,” Morillo said.
Here are a few ways to showcase your talent and get hired:
- Share your standout work on Behance to attract clients and employers, with LinkedIn verification for added credibility.
- Create a polished personal website with a free Adobe Portfolio.
- Discover your next big job or Creative Apprenticeship on the Adobe Career Center.
What is included in your Creative Cloud membership?
Your membership comes with so much more than software. Here’s what you get access to:
- Thousands of free Adobe Fonts
- Millions of royalty-free Adobe Stock photos, videos, and vectors
- Adobe Express Premium for quick content creation
- Adobe Fresco for painting and drawing
- 100GB of cloud storage
- Creative Cloud Libraries for synced and shareable assets
- Adobe Portfolio for hosted sites
- Partner perks with discounts and deals from LinkedIn Premium, Microsoft Surface and Dropbox
- And much more
Each of these creators’ stories show that growth isn’t about perfection. It’s about taking risks, learning continuously, and finding support along the way. With your Creative Cloud membership, you already have everything you need to start your own creative journey.