Although Paevey did not plan to go into the entertainment industry, while in high school, he was scouted for modeling, leading to commercial acting.

[4] In December 2013, Paevey joined the cast of the ABC soap opera General Hospital in the contract role of Nathan West.

[9] In 2015, Paevey starred as the lead in the Hallmark Channel original movie Unleashing Mr. Darcy, premiering on January 23, 2016.

In 2021, Paevey starred in the Hallmark Channel movies Don't Go Breaking My Heart, A Little Daytime Drama, and Coyote Creek Christmas.

[13] In 2016, Paevey launched a brand called Fortunate Wanderer, selling custom prints of photography from his travels, hand-made jewelry, and outdoor gear.

[14] His other hobbies include video games, surfing (which he did with his father as a child), and cooking, and his favorite food is sushi.