Technical Designer Game Developer & Designer
- Professional experience across Tech, Design & Art
- 18+ years at Paladin Studios
- Based in the Netherlands
WD40 for GameDev
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About me
From concept to controller, I turn ideas into games that feel right.
Whether I’m building mechanics, prototyping systems, or shaping core gameplay, I work at the intersection of design, tech, and art. Bringing ideas to life and connecting the people needed to make the games shine.
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Testimonials
Coen Neessen
- Role
- Game Director
- Shared projects
- Good Job!
Cut the Rope Remastered
Prototypes
Cut the Rope 3
Stickers
Niels is one of the best game developers I have had the pleasure to work with in my career.
He has a great eye and intuition for fun, a deep understanding of the creative process, and combines this with a very practical skill and mindset.
He rapidly creates both inspiring prototypes and polished features
He’s highly critical of usability and controls, always looking to improve and push the quality further making the games that much more enjoyable to play and experience.
Chris Nengerman
- Role
- Game Director
- Shared projects
- Nailed It!
Stormbound
Super Car City
Prototypes
Niels is an exceptional technical designer.
He has mastered early prototyping and refining game feel. With his technical background, Niels can tackle technical challenges like no other, while keeping the design goals of a project in focus.
As a technical designer, Niels has often been the bridge between tech and design, contributing significantly to multidisciplinary alignment.
Niels is a world-class creative thinker, always looking to improve creative processes to achieve the highest quality results.
Rombout Casander
- Role
- Game Director
- Shared projects
- Multiple Prototypes
I highly recommend Niels as a senior Technical Designer.
With extensive experience in numerous complex game projects, Niels has consistently proven himself as an invaluable team asset.
His ability to devise creative solutions to tough problems is unparalleled. Niels’ insights and innovations consistently exceed expectations.
Moreover, his relaxed, easygoing nature and great sense of humor make him a pleasure to work with.
Engaging Niels for any project is a decision you won’t regret.
