Niko Makela, External Development Director at Housemarque

Niko Makela

External Development Director at Housemarque | Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland

Profile last verified August 2026
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Niko Makela Work Experience

External Development Director at Housemarque in December 2012 - Present

Lead 3D artist, Co-Founder at Uphill Films in April 2007 - December 2012

Game Artist at Supercell in December 2010 - November 2012

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Lead 3D Artist/Animator at Team Archon in January 2006 - May 2012

Design and illustration at TMI Niko Mäkelä in September 1999 - March 2009

illustrator at Suomen Vapaa-ajankalastajien keskusjärjestö in July 2006 - July 2007

illustrator at Apaja Online Entertainment Oy in June 2006 - August 2006

animator / web designer at Midare Oy in January 2003 - January 2005

illustrator, graph. design at Metodix Oy in January 2003 - January 2003

visual design for multimedia project at University of Jyväskylä, multimedia-team(EU funded) in January 2002 - January 2003

design(web and other) at University of Jyväkylä: School of Economics in January 2001 - January 2001

Niko Makela Education

University of Jyväskylä, Candidate of Humanities(=Barchelor of Arts), September 1999 to September 2026

Tampereen Ammattikorkeakoulu, Taide ja viestintä, diploma, September 2026

Niko Makela Skills
Character Animation Game Design Game Development Character Modelling Video Games 3D Studio Max 3D Photoshop Texturing Mobile Games Character Rigging Modo Traditional Animation Flash Flash Animation Teaching Entrepreneurship Zbrush Lightwave Concept Design Digital Sculpting UV mapping Team Management Unreal Engine 4 Unity Art Outsourcing
About Niko Makela’s Current Company
Housemarque

Founded in 1995 and based in Helsinki, Housemarque is the longest-standing game studio in Finland. We have a track record of 25+ years of developing top-notch games with focus on tight gameplay, impeccable audiovisual execution, and technical excellence. We are a perfect workplace for talented people with interest in self-development and big passion for games. We are a part of PlayStation Studios and our latest game Returnal was released on PlayStation 5 in 2021.

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Niko Makela’s Colleagues
Lauri Immonen

Lauri Immonen

Helsinki Metropolitan Area

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Housemarque, PlayStation Studios

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Housemarque
(July 2021 – Present)

Mira Feng

Mira Feng

Finland

Producer at Housemarque

Producer - Narrative at Housemarque
(September 2024 – Present)

Tommi Krogerus

Tommi Krogerus

Finland

Senior Producer at Housemarque

Senior Producer at Housemarque
(August 2021 – Present)

Tuuli Peltonen

Tuuli Peltonen

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Senior HR Manager at Housemarque

Senior Manager, HR at Housemarque
(February 2025 – Present)

Tuomas Pirinen

Tuomas Pirinen

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Game Designer (EA/Ubisoft/GW/Remedy) currently at Playstation/Housemarque

CCO at Reforged Studios
(April 2015 – May 2026)

Sami Hakala

Sami Hakala

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Development Director & Deputy Managing Director Housemarque, Sony Playstation Studios

Production Manager at Poptori Oy
(May 2026 – May 2026)

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What is Niko Makela email address?

Email Niko Makela at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Niko Makela's email found in 2026.

How to contact Niko Makela?

To contact Niko Makela send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. (updated on November 29, 2025)

What company does Niko Makela work for?

Niko Makela works for Housemarque.

What is Niko Makela's role at Housemarque?

Niko Makela is External Development Director

What industry does Niko Makela work in?

Niko Makela works in the Computer Games industry.

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