This does match what I have seen as well. It's part of why I myself briefly considered a consulting gig. I also know two people who, when we worked together at

This does match what I have seen as well. It's part of why I myself briefly considered a consulting gig. I also know two people who, when we worked together at one studio, were unable to move from junior designer roles to producer roles. They quit and started a consulting agency together, and now get contracted as assistant producers.