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Simon Bean is an experienced lead gameplay animator with a robust background in animation and game development. Currently serving as Lead Gameplay Animator at Playground Games since April 2020, Simon previously held the same title at Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and worked as Animation Director at Exient, where responsibilities included coordinating animation resources across multiple studios. Simon's early career at Blitz Games Studios involved significant contributions as a Senior/Lead Animator on 13 released titles, showcasing expertise in handkey, mocap, facial, and cutscene animation, along with skills in rigging and character setup. A graduate of Arts University Bournemouth with a BA(Hons) in Animation and Film Production, Simon possesses knowledge of agile processes and mentoring, further enhancing collaborative efforts in animation projects.