About Simon

Simon Arnold joined Union in 2020 as Head of Editorial.

Simon studied Media Production at Lincoln University (formerly the University of Humberside) before starting his career as an MCR Tape Operator and Edit Assistant in broadcast TV. 

In 1999 he moved to Smoke & Mirrors to start work in VFX post-production. Here he worked his way to the position of Head of MCR and later at Clear/Prime Focus to Head of Operations for Commercials.

In 2009 Simon moved to DNEG as Head of Editorial where he remained for 11 years through a period of intense growth both in the UK and globally.