A Momentous Graduation, Cheers SW.
Today marks a significant milestone in Nimble.’s history, the ‘graduation’ of Design Director, Stephen Wright. Candice’s first full-time hire, Stephen has been a celebrated member of the Nimble. family for over 6.5 years.
Stephen joined Nimble. in early 2015 as a Graphic Designer and has grown his skillsets and understanding of brand and place through constant exposure, refinement and repetition. His journey at Nimble. has been nothing short of momentous and to celebrate this milestone in his career, we engaged our full crew ––and some collaborating fellows–– for wise words to guide his next adventure.
Uncut Words of Wisdom, Advice and Merry for Your Next Adventure, Stephen
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“Time is a variable we chase to control. As life grows, time goes and the blur of held weights and responsibilities guide us daily. Grasping for more, you begin to build up a wall of confident no’s, stripping back the weights that held you from being wholly aware of its purpose.
Invest your time wisely, SW –– in people, in kind, in pursuit of a better way always. Time is your ultimate gift.”
“Things I Have Learned from Stephen:
01. Never be afraid to dream big. Really, really big. Even if you think you’ve taken an idea as far as you can, challenge yourself to push it even further.
02. Empower yourself by empowering those around you. Your team is everything.
03. Improve each day by simply selecting the right Spotify playlist.
Thank you for sharing your relentless positivity, inspiring leadership, and never-ending catalog of puns.”
“Stephen was always a pleasure to work with. Aside from providing excellent design and art direction, he was also eager to just chat and ask how things are, which I always appreciated. I wish him the best of luck moving forward!”
“Your positivity and kindness have made a profound impact on me as a person, and in some ways I don’t think I’d be on the path I am now without the experiences we shared working together. We’re all fortunate to have you in our lives, and I wish you the best of luck on your next adventure!! ”
“The mentor a creative desires
Directing design that inspires
He promotes our best work
With a smile and a smirk
And endearing dad puns as required”
“Never stop being you! You have taught me to constantly push myself and those around me to be dream big and never give up. You inspire those around you through sheer positivity, grace and passion. I can’t imagine where I would be standing today without your guidance and feel lucky to call you a mentor and friend. Your next team will be so lucky to have you to lead them, and the Nimble. Team will miss you each day! Thank you for simply being you!”
“Congratulations on taking the next step in your journey. Things have come a long way since working from a church pew on Oak Street, and I’m so excited to see what the future holds for you. Remain focused but aware of the bigger world around you, self assured but also curious to learn something new every day, and pragmatic but also welcoming of silly and crazy dreams as they come, and you will continue to have a rich and fulfilling life.”
“Stephen is the absolute GOAT. He was so patient with me and such an encouraging teacher.”
“Be brave, Stephen! I will miss you. 🦖 ”
“Always reach for the sky while keeping one foot (or at least one toe!) on the ground. Let the big ideas push you further, leaning on intentionality and practicality to make those ideas a reality. When you back up a strong ‘why’ with an equally strong ‘how’ you will be truly unstoppable!”
“I have enjoyed every moment of learning from you and getting to know you, Stephen! Cheers to your next adventure, remember to shoot for the stars, and don’t forget to water your grass.”
“Stephen is always easy to be around–– with his constant smile and thoughtful approach to things, he always added a positive feel to anything I worked with him on. I knew any project that he was a part of would turn out to be an enjoyable and warm experience. I wish him well on his next endeavor!”
“Congratulations to 6.5 years at Nimble., and to the countless success stories and happy clients that you’ve helped make along the way. I’m excited to see where this growth move takes you and what other incredible things you’ll accomplish (undoubtedly) in your new role. I’m truly grateful for your mentorship and direction during my two positions at Nimble., and I can confidently say I wouldn’t be the designer I am today without it. ”
Enjoy this keepsake illustration, SW, ala our talented Abbey.
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Closed chapters are filled with emotion, memory, retrospective, respect. A beautiful punctuation to a time-bound story. As we embark on this next chapter, we look forward with excitement for what ––and who–– we will encounter next.
We do hope you consider joining us!