Creative Industries
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Creative Industries

Tell stories. Design worlds.

Sound stages, animation pods, and design studios where DMV creators shape the culture — from Kennedy Center productions to indie game studios.

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Mentors
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Missions
Inside the Creative Studios

Step into a workplace zone

Each zone opens a live mission inspired by real work that happens here.

Live objectives

Missions

Mission

The Brand Brief

A DC coffee roaster wants a rebrand. Client says: 'make us look premium but approachable.' Nail it.

Badge: Brand Builder
Launch mission
Mission

Cut the Story

You're editing a 45-minute doc down to a 6-minute trailer. The stakes: broadcast pickup.

Badge: Story Editor
Launch mission
Career pathways

Careers you can pursue here

Tap to explore. Save the ones that spark your interest to your passport.

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Graphic Designer

Design brands, campaigns, and interfaces.

Bachelor's or portfolio-based training
DMV pay: $58k–$95k
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Film & Video Editor

Shape footage into story.

Bachelor's or bootcamp + reel
DMV pay: $62k–$110k
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Audio Engineer

Record, mix, and master sound.

Trade school or apprenticeship + strong reel
DMV pay: $52k–$95k
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Animator

Bring characters and motion to life.

Bachelor's or self-taught + demo reel
DMV pay: $68k–$125k
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Game Designer

Design systems, mechanics, and worlds.

Bachelor's or portfolio + shipped projects
DMV pay: $70k–$130k
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Marketing Manager

Lead brand strategy and campaigns.

Bachelor's + 5+ years experience
DMV pay: $85k–$150k
Mentor network

Meet the professionals

Real-world voices with real answers. Ask them anything.

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Simone Adeyemi
Creative Director

Leads design at a DC creative agency.

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Marcus Lee
Documentary Film Editor

Cuts docs for PBS and Netflix out of a Silver Spring studio.