About Tom

Head of CG, Tom Hales, joined Union in 2024, bringing with him nearly two decades of experience in computer graphics across film, episodic, kids’ animation and advertising. With a degree in Computer Animation and Visualization from Bournemouth University, Tom has since built a diverse career, tackling a variety of genres and styles.

Tom began his professional journey in kids’ animation at Blue Zoo, working as an artist on popular children’s TV series. He then moved to DNEG, where he played a key role on blockbuster productions including Marvel’s Ant-Man and Thor. 

In 2015, Tom transitioned to The Mill, focusing on high-profile advertising campaigns, before returning to DNEG to work as a CG Supervisor on episodic and film projects.

Tom has worked as an artist at companies large and small, on projects with very different budgets, timelines and ambitions. He has gained a wealth of experience that helps him tackle the evolving creative and technical challenges of VFX.

When he’s not in the studio, Tom is a keen runner and triathlete, balancing his professional life with being a husband and father to three daughters!

Tom’s credits include Here, Citadel, Devs, The Dark Crystal, Ant-Man, John Lewis Christmas adverts, Thor: The Dark World, Exodus: Gods and Kings, and Rush, among many others.