Bart van Paassen

Bart van Paassen has a diverse background in game design, spanning over 20 years. Bart is currently working as the Principal Game Designer at Next Games, a Netflix Game Studio. Prior to this role, Bart was the Lead Game Designer at Electronic Arts (EA) from November 2019 to January 2023. From 2014 to 2019, they served as a Senior Game Designer at Next Games. Before that, Bart worked as a Senior Game Designer at Rovio Entertainment Ltd. in 2014 and as a Game Designer from 2012 to 2014. Bart also gained experience as a Senior Level Designer at Recoil Games from 2011 to 2012. Bart's early career includes roles as an External Designer at Bohemia Interactive from 2006 to 2011, a Designer at Triumph Studios in 2008, a Designer at Bohemia Interactive from 2004 to 2006, and a Designer at Bohemia Interactive Simulations (Australia) from 2002 to 2004. Bart started their career as an External Designer at Bohemia Interactive in 2001. Bart'sextensive and varied work experience showcases their ability to adapt and contribute effectively to different game development environments.

Bart van Paassen obtained their Bachelor of Art and Technology degree in Design for Virtual Theatre and Games from HKU (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht) between 2006 and 2010.