Ainsley brings with him a wealth of experience producing cutting edge, innovative experiences pushing technological boundaries for an impressive client portfolio scattered around every corner of the globe.
Following his studies at Leeds University and after a brief stint working for an MP in Parliament, Ainsley was one of the first employees at Musion Systems Limited, the global patent holder for the holographic technology made famous by Madonna and the Gorillaz in 2006 and later Tupac at Coachella.
Ainsley worked at Musion for nearly six years and in this time set up and managed over 20 offices across the globe. Ainsley produced some of Musion s most challenging shows, working with some of its biggest clients including Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, General Electric, Samsung and Intel, and winning numerous global awards along the way.
Upon leaving Musion, Ainsley was appointed International Business Director for Eyemotion, the Brazilian office he set up and with which he continues his involvement at the cutting edge of holographic technology.
Ainsley then joined Crystal CG as UK Sales Director. Crystal CG were Official Digital Imaging Supplier for the London Olympics and Paralympics and were responsible for, most noteworthy, the stunning LED pixel technology that lit up the stadium during the Olympic and Paralympic opening and closing ceremonies.
Ainsley s most recent role has been at the pioneering end of Virtual and Augmented Reality, working as a Producer at Inition. Ainsley was responsible for the company s most innovative projects over the last two years, including award-winning work for Topshop which won BT Retail Project of the Year.
Ainsley specifically helped develop Inition s retail offering and developed an expert understanding of how technology can be used in retail environments to create digital retail theatre.
Ainsley has worked with numerous agencies and brands in this role, with specific focus on architecture and property,pharma and healthcare, fashion, retail and oil and gas.
Speaking of joining Happy Finish and its ever-expanding Interactive department, Ainsley comments:
I am joining Happy Finish at a very exciting time and feel my understanding of interactive technologies including VR and AR combined with my understanding of hugely varied clients across the globe makes us a natural fit. This presents us both with an exciting opportunity to increase market share and produce some really fun, innovative projects unlike anything seen anywhere before. I can t wait to get stuck in!
We are very pleased to have Ainsley join us at Happy Finish, he s got vast experience working on bleeding edge AR and VR projects - which is what we create here in Happy Finish s interactive division. I know that both his understanding of how to implement technology to create experiences that amaze users, and his attitude towards innovating for clients will mean he becomes a vital player in our ongoing success Daniel Cheetham, Head Of Interactive
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