Simon Persson

Simon Persson is a seasoned animator with extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as a Senior Animator at Smilegate Barcelona since January 2023. Previously, Simon held the same title at MachineGames from August 2015 to December 2022, contributing to notable projects such as DOOM Eternal and the Wolfenstein series. Prior to that role, Simon was a 3D Animator at Massive Entertainment - A Ubisoft Studio from August 2010 to June 2015, with involvement in titles like Tom Clancy’s The Division and Far Cry 3. Simon's career began as a Junior Animator, focusing on the Far Cry 3 DLC, and an internship as an Animator. Educational qualifications include a degree in Character Animation from Animation Mentor and a vocational diploma in Game Graphics from The Game Assembly, alongside a High School Diploma with a focus on Natural Science from Karolinska Läroverket.