Trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Wayne started his career working at Contact Theatre, Manchester. He then joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon. Until its closure for refurbishment in 2007, Wayne was Lighting Supervisor at the RSC's Swan Theatre.

Since his departure from the RSC, Wayne has continued to work as a freelance Lighting Designer.

During his career Wayne has received Olivier Award nominations for Edward II at The Pit, Tamburlaine the Great at the Barbican and Medea at Wyndham's Theatre.