Jesse Schell is an award-winning game designer, author, and educator recognized for his leadership in immersive experience design. As CEO of Schell Games, he has led the development of acclaimed VR titles and serious games that blend entertainment with learning and exploration.
He is also a professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center and author of The Art of Game Design, one of the most influential books in interactive media. Through his work, Jesse continues to shape the relationship between storytelling, design, and technology in the XR era.
Notable Projects & Achievements:
CEO of Schell Games, creator of I Expect You to Die and Until You Fall
Author of The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses
Professor at Carnegie Mellon University
Recipient of numerous industry and academic awards
Specialization Areas:
VR and AR game design
Educational and serious game development
Interactive storytelling and design theory
Studio leadership and team management
Game design education and mentorship
Industry Impact:
Inspired generations of developers through writing and teaching
Pioneered high-quality VR game experiences for mainstream audiences
Bridged entertainment and education through immersive media
Advocated for design thinking as the foundation of XR creativity
Technologies & Platforms:
Unity, Unreal Engine, VR game frameworks, OpenXR, Meta Quest, PlayStation VR, and spatial interaction systems.
Jesse Schell continues to influence how designers think about interactivity, storytelling, and user experience in the immersive medium.
