Jane Chen
About Jane Chen
Jane Chen is a Senior Interior Designer at Martyn Lawrence Bullard in Los Angeles, California, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in boutique hospitality projects and manages the entire design process, ensuring alignment with brand standards and overseeing construction administration.
Work at Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Jane Chen has served as a Senior Interior Designer at Martyn Lawrence Bullard since 2016. In this role, she manages the entire design process from conception to final installation. Her responsibilities include handling schedules and budgets, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and within financial constraints. Chen specializes in boutique hospitality projects, aligning design visions with brand and market standards. She coordinates with a diverse team, including vendors, Purchasing Agents, and consultants, to achieve high-quality design outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Jane Chen holds a Master of Arts degree in Design History from Parsons the New School for Design. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from The University of Georgia. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in design principles and history, which she applies in her professional practice. Chen's expertise includes extensive experience in FF&E sourcing and documentation, as well as overseeing construction administration to maintain design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Professional Background
Before joining Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Jane Chen accumulated diverse experience in the interior design field. She worked as a Junior Interior Designer at Cds Associates, Inc. from 2001 to 2003 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chen then served as a Senior Retail Designer and Store Design Project Manager at L'oréal from 2006 to 2009 in Paris, France. Following that, she was the Gallery Design Manager at Christie's in London from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as an Interior Designer at Gensler from 2003 to 2005 in San Francisco, California, and as a Teaching Assistant at Parsons School of Design from 2009 to 2010.
Project Management Skills
Jane Chen possesses strong project management skills, which she utilizes throughout her design career. She oversees the entire design process, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. Chen's role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including vendors and consultants, to ensure that design quality is maintained. Her extensive experience in FF&E sourcing and documentation further enhances her ability to manage complex design projects effectively.