Fanny Deroubaix transitioned from a freelance art director to a full-time video game modder for The Sims 4 after her commercial shoots were canceled during the pandemic. She initially began modifying the game by recoloring kitchen sets, attracting significant downloads. Her passion led her to learn 3D modeling and create original items. With the support of a growing Patreon community, she replaced her previous income and embraced the freedom and creativity of being a self-employed modder.
I didn't even know my job was a possibility before I changed careers. Becoming a full-time modder who makes custom content, such as furniture and decor assets, for The Sims 4 was a happy mistake.
Because all my commercial shoots were canceled during the pandemic, I played a lot of video games. One day, I decided to build a bakery in The Sims 4... I thought if I searched for tutorials, I could recolor it myself.
After a couple of months, I opened a Patreon just to help me pay for the modding software, which costs about €80 a month. My subscriptions grew, and after six months, I was earning enough money to stop freelancing.
Even though it was less money at first, I was completely free. I didn't have any clients, deadlines, or anyone to tell me what to do.
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