Creative technology and content production studio, Happy Finish, today announces the appointment of Tim Last as head of creative tech production.

Joining the agency’s interactive department, Tim will be responsible for leading the creative tech production team in the creation of highly engaging immersive experiences. As part of this role, Tim will work closely with creative, commercial, and operational teams in developing HF’s creative tech capabilities for further growth. 

Tim joins Happy Finish from Vixen Labs, where he was executive producer. A former Gold, Silver & Bronze Cannes Lion winner, his previous roles include stints at Exterion Media and Stink Studios, and work with clients such as Google, McDonald’s, Ray-Ban, Spotify and Unilever. 

Tim Last, head of creative tech production at Happy Finish, says, “I’m thoroughly excited to be running the interactive production team here at Happy Finish. The quality of work, clients and people are all exceptional. The opportunity to work with such a talented team, set strategic direction and grow the business is an incredible opportunity that I’m proud to be part of.” 

Expanding the HF creative team under the leadership of creative director, Alex Lambert, are Demi Wu and Kevin Hughes. Demi is an animation artist and filmmaker who has worked at Shanghai TV and Shanghai Crystal CG. Her work focuses on using animation to narrate concepts that focus on emotions and environments – Demi’s BA graduate animation film won Gold at the eighth China Academy Awards. 

Kevin joins Happy Finish as a 3D designer and media generalist who combines expertise of CG tools and workflows with his narrative-driven creative.  

With client accounts including M&S, Nike, Dolce & Gabbana, Bang & Olufsen, and Burberry, both Kevin and Demi will further deepen HF’s creative capabilities and add to its portfolio of narrative-driven creative content creation. 

Mirko M. Scolari, CEO of Happy Finish, says, “We are thrilled to welcome Tim to team Happy Finish. With his track record in creative tech production, Tim will play a pivotal part in crafting content and experiences that are at the forefront of what is possible, that delight and deliver, right across multiple channels, touchpoints and verses; further strengthening our creative team with Demi and Kevin is part and parcel of this growth trajectory”