I'm an indie game developer currently living in Belgium.

I have a passion for game development, currently working on indie game projects for Windows, Xbox 360 and iOS (iPhone & iPad). Previously, I was a technical artist and level designer at Sakari Games, a game development studio in Belgium.

Personal

My name is Merlijn Van Holder. Born in lovely Belgium, I now work independently as a game developer. Previously I've worked as a technical artist in the games industry and as a web developer.

You may always contact me at merlijn.vanholder at gmail.com

Professional

Currently I specialize in gameplay and tools programming. I have a background as an all around graphics artist and designer, responsible for tasks such as environment modeling, texturing, level design, gameplay balancing and graphic design.

In the past I have also worked as a web developer, creating modern, responsive, database driven web applications and user interfaces using a combination of PHP, JavaScript and Ajax.

Experience

  • VDESTRA
  • Web Developer
  • 2010 - 2011
  • Sakari Games
  • Technical Artist
  • 2008 - 2010
  • House Styling
  • Graphic Designer
  • 2007 - 2008

Education

  • Technische Scholen Mechelen, Belgium
  • Graphic Design, Advertising
  • Graduated 2007, Receiving Laureate Nomination