Dane Wheaton

Dane Wheaton is an experienced game designer with a focus on interactive storytelling and gameplay mechanics. Currently serving as a Game Designer at Night School Studio since October 2020, Dane specializes in visual scripting and branching narratives. Previous roles include Game Designer and Programmer at Unbound Creations LLC, contributing to the development of diverse levels and mechanics, and a brief tenure at Giant Sparrow where Dane prototyped unique gameplay experiences. Additionally, Dane has worked as a Technical Gameplay Designer at JUMPSHIP, Lead Game Designer at 321 Next Reality specializing in VR, and has collaborated on a physical therapy Kinect game at Illinois State University. A background in game design and programming was developed through earlier positions at tvledesign LLC and a Bachelor’s Degree in Game and Interactive Media Design from Columbia College Chicago.