VFX Studio Framestore Taps Sony PlayStation’s Simon Devereux as Director of Global Talent Development (EXCLUSIVE)

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K.J. Yossman VFX studio Framestore has tapped Simon Devereux as its new director of global talent development.He will oversee Framestore’s training and global workforce at the company, which has worked on blockbusters including “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Wonder Woman 1984,” ensuring they remain at the forefront of technology, creativity and innovation.

Devereux, whose 20-year long career spans VFX, games and television, joins from Sony PlayStation. He is also the founder and leader of ACCESS:VFX, a transatlantic industry body focused on increasing inclusivity and representation in the VFX industry.

At Sony Playstation, Devereux was responsible for pan-Europe learning and development programme, diversity and its mental health learning agenda.

He previously oversaw the global training curriculum at The Mill and has also worked at Channel 4.Framestore prides itself on its training and development programmes, which go beyond sessions on new software and tech and include opportunities for staff to develop skills in areas from Unreal Engine to custom initiatives that aim to unlock employees’ skill and creativity.