Simon Bean

Simon Bean is a Lead Animator currently working at Lighthouse Games since 2025. Previously, they served as Lead Gameplay Animator at Deep Silver Dambuster Studios from 2017 to 2020 and as Animation Director at Exient from 2013 to 2017, where they coordinated resources and promoted best practices across multiple studios. Simon's earlier experience includes roles as Senior/Lead Animator at Blitz Games Studios, contributing to 13 released titles, and they hold a BA(Hons) in Animation and Film Production from Arts University Bournemouth, completed in 2002. With a passion for animation and games, they excel in keyframe animation, mocap processing, and team leadership.