A sustainable global creative career requires more than talent, education, or visibility. This paper outlines the structural foundations that enable creative professionals to build work that compounds.

Students globally ask whether a university degree is essential for success in the creative industries. This paper examines the role of university education within modern creative career development .

For many aspiring professionals, the absence of inherited networks creates a structural disadvantage. This paper outlines how individuals can build access through capability and institutional alignment rather than proximity alone.