LOCHTE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP is an architectural firm specializing in retail planning, high end retail interiors and residential design.  The retail projects are for leading US and International retailers in locations all over the United States. The firm’s high-profile projects involve extensive millwork detailing, custom lighting, and unique materials.

We are a small Sacramento and San Francisco based firm with under 10 employees.  Currently we are seeking an Architectural Designer to join our San Francisco team. At minimum we are asking the candidate to work in our office three days a week and offer a WFH option two days a week.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support project team in development of the design, production and coordination of construction documents in the drawing set
• Communicate and coordinate with project team members, consultants, and contractors and agency officials
• Research code requirements and interface with governmental agencies
• Research materials, products and systems

• Process submittals and shop drawing review during Construction Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years professional experience, preferably on high end retail or residential projects.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture from accredited university.
• Demonstrated construction document and detailing experience.
• Comfortable working independently and able to communicate professionally with clients
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketchup or other 3d modeling

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive compensation package including employee paid health, dental, vision insurance and paid parking

If you feel you meet these qualifications please submit a cover letter, detailed resume and work samples to Sally Zuniga [email protected].  Please include “Architectural Designer” in the email subject line. 

We invite you to review our work at : www.lochteag.com

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With almost any project, interior designer Stewart Allen likes to incorporate extraordinary surprises. Think of it as artistic Easter eggs tucked within a home, but of the Faberge quality.

A table with a base carved to look like driftwood. Chairs meticulously crafted for the express comfort of the client. A bronze sink inset into a floating countertop so the bronze pedestal can be seen like the work of art it is.

Not everything needs to be preciously bespoke. But a few carefully planned pieces created only for you and your space, Allen maintains, can elevate an interior from attractive to transcendent. Allen taps into a rich well of favorite local artists, artisans and craftspeople to help bring his sketches to life.

“As an interior designer, we are expected to come forth with some really unique items and furniture pieces to create a beautiful environment for people,” he said.

But there are limitations to what can be found in design showrooms, he added.

Allen may start with clay, paper or Styrofoam — “whatever I can get my hands on” — to play with the shapes and forms he is envisioning. Then he takes his concept to the right artist or artisan to fabricate it. The process inevitably involves a lot of creative collaboration to get it just right.

“They always have these amazing skills and ideas,” Allen said of the creative people he works with. “I always try to add a little bit of Sonoma County to my projects, whether it’s a painting, a sculpture or a piece of furniture. There are a lot of creative, amazing people in this county, and I’ve been here long enough to figure out who these people are.”

He’s learned to let go and trust that they are going to bring into fruition his ideas in a way that is “unique and beautiful.”

Making the world more beautiful

From a very young age, Allen was influenced by exceptional, even over-the-top design.

He grew up in a midcentury-modern home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Jr., and set on a 6-acre ranch in the pastoral Pauma Valley in San Diego County.

“It was life-changing, living in this incredibly detailed architecture and space that captivated me, with a built-in sofa and built-in planters and flat roofs and double-height ceilings with clerestories,” Allen said. “There was a cabana and a pool. It was absolutely fantastic, and it caught my imagination for interior design.”

He was also inspired by his maternal grandmother, the flamboyant Thareen Auroraa , a burlesque dancer who lived with her lover, Mimi Reed, in a colorful, swanky home in Studio City.

“They had taken such pride in that house. They had a bar that had been a bedroom. They literally put in a green avocado Naugahyde bar. It was garish and fantastic. And their little powder room was the most wild gold baroque, kind of crazy with a crystal chandelier hanging in there. It was over-the-top and delicious. I used to love to go into their space. It was so opulent,” he recalled.

Today, Allen pays homage to Thareen and Mimi with their glamorous black-and-white studio portraits hanging in the foyer of his Healdsburg home. It’s a 1920s cabin on Fitch Mountain that has been enlarged and remodeled over many years into multilevel living spaces. He and his husband, Thomas Pope, a psychotherapist, have filled it with intriguing pieces gathered over time.

Although he was exposed to high-quality design at an early age, it took many years before Allen found his way to design as a profession.

After completing a liberal arts degree at Sonoma State University, Allen tried out several different occupations.

“I was trying to make furniture, but I didn’t know what I was doing. I made Adirondack-style pieces out of redwood. I had a little company called Twigs and Digs,” he said, laughing. He toyed for a time with becoming a psychotherapist but dropped that idea.

“I floated around. I did landscaping and the furniture. I did housecleaning. I was just miserable, not knowing what to do,” he said. That changed when he came to know a man named Marshall, who was dying of AIDS.

“He was a lovely guy with a real aesthetic. Whatever he touched was golden. He could stop on the side of the road and grab a bunch of grasses and wildflowers and make the most exquisite bouquets you have ever seen,” he said.

On his deathbed, Marshall expressed one regret — that he had not created enough beauty in the world.

“It literally rocked my core and just resonated as so true,” Allen said. “I thought, ‘Oh my gosh. I have to pivot here.’”

So Allen went back to school, commuting by bus from Sebastopol to San Francisco to earn a second degree in architecture and design from the Academy of Art College.

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Bull Stockwell Allen

Employer:

San Francisco, CA, US (remote possible)Location:

Tue, Aug 15 ’23Posted on:

$85,000 – $110,000 annually

Pay:

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Interior Designer to join our San Francisco or Boston office team. The position of Senior Interior Designer contributes to our success by overseeing the execution of all phases of design and project management for our hospitality projects. The designer will be expected to produce a visual representation of the concept and communicate the Interior Designer Director’s objectives both orally and visually. The designer will be expected to manage all project-related tasks, client meetings and contractor coordination working directly with the Interior Design Director and Project Architect/Manager, collaborating with fellow studio members, clients, and consultants. This position may require travel.

Responsibilities

• Ability to interface and lead the design team effectively on the conception and design development of multiple projects to meet milestones within client program and budget constraints.
• Act as liaison between Interior Design Director and Project Architect/Manager and design team during design process to review scope, schedule, budget, staffing needs, preparing project cost & fee analysis and review project billing.
• Review in collaboration with Interior Design Director all documents to ensure they meet design intent, client vision and BSA standards. Ensure deliverables are submitted per the project contractual agreement.
• Direct and participate in the preparation of all design documents including:
  • Design Decks: presentation and development of any means required to communicate the design concept including mood boards, renderings including 2D and 3D drawing views, FF&E selections
  • Contract Documents: construction drawing documents and specifications including finishes, FF&E, hardware & plumbing selections, custom specifications drawings
  • Archiving: Finish boards and/or boxes, FF&E binders

• Lead team in performing field visits/measurements and construction administration services including site visits, directing the response to submittals and RFIs, reviewing control samples and shop drawings, coordinating with consultants, manufacturers, and contractors, and completing punch list.
• Direct and mentor Intermediate Designers

Qualifications and Skills

• Architecture or Interior Design degree, accredited 4-year program at a minimum
• Minimum 7 years of experience in hospitality design or accomplished skill level
• Strong conceptual design experience and managing the implementation of a design concept in a team environment through completion that is on schedule and budget
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospitality design standards with an experienced understanding of hospitality operations
• Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to work on multiple projects across various phases
• Strong experience in management and coordination of construction drawing sets with knowledge of commercial construction detailing, materials, methods, and codes: fire safety codes, ADA codes, and applicable codes for textiles, furnishings, and finishes
• Strong experience in management and coordination of FF&E specification deliverables/implementation through available vendors and fabricators
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SPEXX or Spec Sources, Sketch Up, and MS Office and other industry standard programs
• Collaborative, self-motivated, positive, and flexible with strong verbal and written communication and must be comfortable interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff
• Strong interest in continuing education and studio development & growth.

Who We Are

From the peaks of snow-capped mountains to the vast coastline shores, Bull Stockwell Allen is an award-winning architecture firm specializing in resort, hospitality, and recreation projects in extraordinary locations throughout the United States. Inspired by site and responsive to climate, we design exceptional environments for life with a deep understanding of snow and mountain-region design.

We believe that the recognition of indigenous landscape, the use of sustainable materials and an appropriate design character is critical to the success of resort and community projects throughout the world.

Our people are the key to our success. We are an open office environment that understands some of the best design solutions come from diversity and a collaboration of different viewpoints and expertise. We invest in promoting a culture of growth and mentorship. We work hard while understanding that a fulfilling work life is best when balanced with a rich personal life.

Join Our Team

This position is full time, with fully covered Healthcare, Vision & Dental Coverage, 401(k), Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Hybrid Work Schedule (3 days in the office with 2 optional WFH), generous PTO including paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If interested, please email a cover letter and resume, along with a portfolio or samples of your work to careers@bsaarchitects.com with Senior Interior Designer in your subject heading. We look forward to hearing from you.

If interested, please email a cover letter and resume, along with a portfolio or samples of your work to careers@bsaarchitects.com with Senior Interior Designer in your subject heading. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Bull Stockwell Allen

Employer:

San Francisco, CA, USLocation:

Mon, Nov 7 ’22Posted on:

full timeType:

ABOUT US

In many of the most beautiful natural environments, Bull Stockwell Allen has mastered our signature site-specific architectural style by conceiving environmentally thoughtful architecture as part of our overall design process. Inspired by our spectacular project locales, we design meaningful environments to facilitate outdoor adventure with a deep understanding of the mountain lifestyle. Bull Stockwell Allen is an award-winning architecture firm with nationally acclaimed expertise in the mountain resort, hospitality and recreation project field.

Our people are the key to our success. We are a collaborative office environment who understands the best design solutions come from a diversity of viewpoints and expertise. We are committed to producing top notch work, while understanding that our designs are most successful when balanced with a rich and fulfilling personal life.

DESCRIPTION

The position of Intermediate Interior Designer contributes to our success by assisting in the design and production of all phases of design and assistance in the project management for our hospitality projects. You will be expected to support in the creation of a visual presentation of the concepts developed by the Senior Hospitality Designer and communicate the objectives of this design through various means of visual representation.

You will also be expected to assist the Senior Designer in the management of all project-related tasks, client meetings and contractor coordination working directly with the Senior Hospitality Designer and Job Captain, collaborating with fellow studio members, clients and consultants. This position may require travel.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Under the direction of the Senior Designer, the Intermediate Designer is responsible for the development and realization of the project by assisting the Senior Designer to ensure deliverables are submitted per the project contractual agreement.
• Primary team member responsible for documentation packages and will coordinate the preparation of all design documents including:
  • Design Decks: any means required to communicate the design concept including mood boards, renderings including 2D and 3D drawing views, FF&E selections
  • Contract Documents: construction drawing documents and specifications including finishes, FF&E, hardware & plumbing selections, custom specifications drawings
  • Archiving: Finish boards and/or boxes, FF&E binders
• Present design progress and contract documents internally to Senior Designer and Interior Design Director
• As directed by Senior Designer:
  • Perform construction administration services including site visits, processing submittal & RFI documentation, first pass review of control samples and shop drawings, coordinating with consultants and manufacturers
  • Represent and manage design coordination between consultants o Lead the development and design of project venues
  • Primary team member responsible for project filing and folder organization
• Supervise and mentor Junior Designers and Interns

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Architecture or Interior Design degree, accredited 4 year program at a minimum
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in hospitality design or accomplished skill level
• Comprehensive conceptual design experience and managing the implementation of a design concept in a team environment through completion that is on schedule and budget
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospitality design standards with a proficient understanding of hospitality operations
• Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to work on multiple projects across various phases
• Comprehensive experience in management and coordination of construction drawing sets with knowledge of commercial construction detailing, materials, methods, and codes: fire safety codes, ADA codes, and applicable codes for textiles, furnishings, and finishes
• Comprehensive experience in management and coordination of FF&E specification deliverables/implementation through available vendors and fabricators
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SPEXX or Spec Sources, Sketch Up, and MS Office and other industry standard programs
• Collaborative, self-motivated, positive, and flexible with strong verbal and written communication and must be comfortable interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff
• Strong interest in continuing education and studio development & growth.

JOIN OUR TEAM

This position is full time, and with full Healthcare, Vision & Dental Coverage, 401(k), Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Hybrid Work Schedule, and generous PTO including paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested, please submit your CV and portfolio of your work to hr@bsaarchitects.com with Intermediate Interior Designer in your subject heading.

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Bull Stockwell Allen

Employer:

San Francisco, CA, USLocation:

Mon, Nov 7 ’22Posted on:

full timeType:

ABOUT US

In many of the most beautiful natural environments, Bull Stockwell Allen has mastered our signature site-specific architectural style by conceiving environmentally thoughtful architecture as part of our overall design process. Inspired by our spectacular project locales, we design meaningful environments to facilitate outdoor adventure with a deep understanding of the mountain lifestyle. Bull Stockwell Allen is an award-winning architecture firm with nationally acclaimed expertise in the mountain resort, hospitality and recreation project field.

Our people are the key to our success. We are a collaborative office environment who understands the best design solutions come from a diversity of viewpoints and expertise. We are committed to producing top notch work, while understanding that our designs are most successful when balanced with a rich and fulfilling personal life.

SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

The position of Senior Interior Designer contributes to our success by overseeing the execution of all phases of design and project management for our hospitality projects. The designer will be expected to produce a visual representation of the concept and communicate the Interior Designer Director’s objectives both orally and visually. The designer will be expected to manage all project-related tasks, client meetings and contractor coordination working directly with the Interior Design Director and Project Architect/Manager, collaborating with fellow studio members, clients and consultants. This position may require travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to interface and lead the design team effectively on the conception and design development of multiple projects to meet milestones within client program and budget constraints.
• Act as liaison between Interior Design Director and Project Architect/Manager and design team during design process to review scope, schedule, budget, staffing needs, preparing project cost & fee analysis and review project billing.
• Review in collaboration with Interior Design Director all documents to ensure they meet design intent, client vision and BSA standards. Ensure deliverables are submitted per the project contractual agreement.
• Direct and participate in the preparation of all design documents including:
  • Design Decks: presentation and development of any means required to communicate the design concept including mood boards, renderings including 2D and 3D drawing views, FF&E selections
  • Contract Documents: construction drawing documents and specifications including finishes, FF&E, hardware & plumbing selections, custom specifications drawings
  • Archiving: Finish boards and/or boxes, FF&E binders

• Lead team in performing field visits/measurements and construction administration services including site visits, directing the response to submittals and RFIs, reviewing control samples and shop drawings, coordinating with consultants, manufacturers, and contractors, and completing punch list.
• Direct and mentor intermediate designers

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Architecture or Interior Design degree, accredited 4 year program at a minimum
• Minimum 7 years of experience in hospitality design or accomplished skill level
• Strong conceptual design experience and managing the implementation of a design concept in a team environment through completion that is on schedule and budget
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospitality design standards with an experienced understanding of hospitality operations
• Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to work on multiple projects across various phases
• Strong experience in management and coordination of construction drawing sets with knowledge of commercial construction detailing, materials, methods, and codes: fire safety codes, ADA codes, and applicable codes for textiles, furnishings, and finishes
• Strong experience in management and coordination of FF&E specification deliverables/implementation through available vendors and fabricators
• Proficiency in Revit is preferred, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SPEXX or Spec Sources, Sketch Up, and MS Office and other industry standard programs
• Collaborative, self-motivated, positive, and flexible with strong verbal and written communication and must be comfortable interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff
• Strong interest in continuing education and studio development & growth.

This position is full time, and with full Healthcare, Vision & Dental Coverage, 401(k), Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Hybrid Work Schedule, and PTO including paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested, please submit your CV and portfolio of your work to hr@bssarchitects.com with Hospitality Senior Designer in your subject heading.

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While working as a corporate attorney in San Francisco, Clara Jung had an epiphany: She much preferred decorating her law school apartment to actually putting her law degree to use. “I decided that life was too long to continue that career,” says Jung, who subsequently quit, took a year to figure things out, and ultimately founded a design firm, Banner Day Interiors. In the early days, it was her clients who kept her going: “There is so much talent out there, and it always thrills me that people really want to work with us,” she admits. “Sometimes I second-guessed my life change—I used to wear suits every day and appear before judges. It was a strong change when I was assembling furniture on my own for an installation. Yet in some ways, I’m glad I had to hustle and work so hard. I never take anything for granted, and that drive still sustains me today.”

While Jung considers herself “a fairly risk-averse person—hence the detour into law,” she swiftly blossomed into a fearless designer once planted in the right field. “We love incorporating pops of color and whimsical elements, and there is a brightness to our work which I openly embrace,” she says of the work her team is doing at Banner Day Interiors. “We do take some “risks,” especially with color and wallpaper. But is it really a risk when those unexpected elements bring you so much joy? I would prefer to swing for the fences instead of staying in the safe zone where no emotion is evoked.”

Colin Price

Get to know Clara Jung:

tell us…

What or who has made the biggest impact on your career so far?

The clients from my first year of business. They referred me repeatedly to both their professional and personal networks. Having clients who trusted us early on in my career enabled us to flex our design muscles and design philosophy in a variety of different homes and spaces.

What sets your work apart?

We love incorporating pops of colour, whimsical elements and a dose of the traditional. We do take some “risks” especially with color and wallpaper. But is it really a risk when those unexpected elements bring you so much joy? I would prefer to swing for the fences instead of staying in the safe zone where no emotion is evoked.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately. It’s so true. Unless you’ve undergone a large renovation of your home or worked in interior design, most people can’t fathom how many decisions go into a large project. Often interior designers are an integral part of this process.

In the early years of my career, I worked extremely hard and often for almost no pay to build up my portfolio. I remember carrying a 100-pound kitchen island up four flights of stairs alone since I had no team or handyman to help me. I almost died. No hyperbole.

How do you want your clients to feel in their space?

I’m a strong believer that beautiful and inviting spaces should be livable for all kinds of families and our work really illustrates that philosophy. At the end of the day, we help our clients attain their ideal living environments with an overlay of the Banner Day aesthetic. It gives me joy to see our clients’ personalities evidenced in our portfolio.

Your design crush?

Beata Heuman. I’ve followed for a while and love her blend of old, new and the ever so well-placed dose of whimsy.

What’s your favorite room, anywhere, of all time, and why?

Kids’ rooms by a large margin. You’re not only allowed but encouraged to make them playful and add color.

Where do you look for inspiration?

Travel has always been a great source of design inspiration. But even the varying textures of a flower arrangement or a special color combination in a textile have a way of inspiring me.

What would we be surprised to learn about you?

I was in the Peace Corps after college in Nepal!

What’s the first thing someone should do when they move into a new space?

Observe how the natural light moves through the spaces through the day. This will inform paint color selection, furniture placement, etc.

What’s overrated in decorating?

Symmetry and perfection! Some of my clients absolutely can’t stand if there isn’t absolute symmetry in a room, tile pattern, etc. I say embrace the asymmetry, there is also beauty in that.

What do you think will be the defining design trend of 2022?

More maximalism and fun. I believe it’s an outgrowth of the uncertainty that we’ve been experiencing the past couple of years. There’s a yearning to finding a level of comfort, coziness and finding joy in the homes we’ve spent so much time in.

What’s your favorite and why?

Things to collect:

Vintage cookbooks

Paint color:

Golden Hour by Clare Paints

Artist or piece of art:

Clare Rojas

Local shopping destinations:

Urban Ore

online store:

La Soufflerie

Destination:

Verbier, Switzerland

Decor item you buy from Amazon:

These sconces

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Monthly Expenses
Rent: $1,300 (for a three-bedroom, one-bathroom with two other roommates)
Utilities: $40
Renter’s Insurance: $10
Internet: Reimbursed through my roommate’s work.
Car Insurance: $97
Climbing Gym: $90
New York Times Subscription: $4
San Francisco Chronicles: $15
phone: $0 (I get reimbursed $50 a month through work which I send to my dad for our family plan.)
Apple Storage: $1
Netflix, Hulu & HBO Max: $0 (I share with my family. I also give them access to my news subscriptions.)
Transit: $0 (My work puts $270 on a transit debit card each month. I use this to load my transit card.)
401(k): $1,620
Health, Dental & Vision: $20 (pre tax)
Savings: $1,000
GiveWell Maximum Impact Fund: $99

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StudioJYO

Employer:

San Francisco, California, United StatesLocation:

Thu, January 13, 22Published on:

full timeType:

StudioJYO is a growing interior design company specializing in high quality residential interior design in the Bay Area. We focus on clean, modern interiors that are functional yet warm and inviting. We are looking for an Interior Designer with 2-4+ years experience with a strong design flair, excellent graphic skills, organizational skills and an energetic “get things done” attitude. Our company is small and agile, but only engages in premium projects and expects the highest quality work results. If you want to work on beautiful projects and grow professionally, all in a collegial and friendly small business environment, this might be for you. As a bonus, we are a fully remote workplace so you can save hours of commuting each day.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture

• 2-4+ years experience in residential interior design

• Mastery of AutoCAD, ie able to create floor plans, interior elevations.

• Mastery of Excel spreadsheets to create completion plans, installation plans and lighting plans

• Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop

• Knowledge of Studio Designer and/or Houzz Pro (Ivy)

• Knowledge of Sketchup or Rhino

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Car is a plus

TASKS

• Support and participation in all phases of the design from concept design to construction management.

• Track and manage project schedule and budget

• Assisting the lead designer in all communication with the client

• Select furniture, materials, fixtures and hardware

• Create presentation materials, furniture plans and 3D sketches

• Communicate with vendors and showrooms

• Coordinate with architects

• Visit the site and take care of GC communications

• We are a small company so everyone pitches in as needed and you will be exposed to a wide range of responsibilities. Positive and flexible attitude is a must!

SALARY RANGE

SERVICES

• Must be accessible by car from San Francisco showrooms

• Health, eye and dental insurance

• Paid vacation

TIME SCHEDULE

COMPANY WEBSITE

Covid19 Precautions:

APPLY

Please email a cover letter, resume and work samples in PDF format not exceeding 10MB to apply for a position at Studio JYO. Email: info@studiojyo.com

Please email a cover letter, resume and work samples in PDF format not exceeding 10MB to apply for a position at Studio JYO. Email: info@studiojyo.com

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The celebrated fashion designer Patrick Kelly (1954–1990) was only 35 years old when he succumbed to AIDS, and yet his work today often appears as lively and boundless as it was when he was alive more than two decades ago. His enduring message of love – one that boldly reaffirmed the empowerment of blacks and fearlessly pushed the boundaries of fashion – is evident in the Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love exhibition, which runs from October 23, 2021 to 24 de Jung.

Lauren L. Camerlengo

“I want my clothes to make you smile,” said Kelly, who was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi and despite the many challenges he faced as a black gay adolescent, most of all from his mother and father, after that of his father Grandmother was raised, an optimistic, creative vision developed. In 1969, Kelly died. Kelly briefly attended Jackson State University in Mississippi before moving to Atlanta and then New York. With an anonymous ticket in hand, he arrived in Paris at the age of 25.

He worked as a freelance designer in the City of Lights for several years before founding the company and the fashion line Patrick Kelly Paris in 1985 with his business and life partner Bjorn Guil Amelan. Together they conquer the world with clothing that not only became internationally known, but was also representative of his personal expression, which fearlessly dealt with blackness, systemic racism and the queer experience.

Members of our San Francisco Bay Times team have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Runway of Love, announced during the shutdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the museum is open and waiver is mandatory, the exhibition will bring Kelly’s captivating work to the West Coast public. It will highlight nearly 80 of its memorable designs.

“The de Young Museum has always been dedicated to showcasing the best fashion designers in the world, and we are delighted to present Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love to our audience,” said Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO of Fine Arts Museums from San Francisco. “Kelly was a pioneering artist who created an extraordinary variety of designs in her lifetime. Everyone should know the name Patrick Kelly and we hope this exhibition does just that. “

Despite the fact that black fashion designers have continually crossed the barriers of the industry, Kelly was a true pioneer. His bold and luminous creations stood out on the streets, in nightclubs, and especially on the catwalk. This extraordinary vision led Kelly to be the first American and first black designer to be elected to the Chambre Syndicale du Prêt-à-Porter des Couturiers et des Créateurs de Mode, a renowned French association for clothing designers. Perhaps more notably, Kelly received such awards while being and remaining one of the few designers who directly addressed racial issues in his work.

The exhibition places Kelly and his designs in the broader context of art and fashion history by looking closely at his inspirations. Its influences are examined in seven different sections, including his black legacy, memories of his childhood in the south, experiences in the club and gay cultural scene in New York and Paris, and his muses from art, fashion and black history.

We recently learned more about Kelly and Runway of Love thanks to Laura L. Camerlengo, Associate Curator of Costume and Textile Arts at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and Presenting Curator of the exhibition.

San Francisco Bay Times: It’s remarkable how Patrick Kelly was self-taught and had a vision of what he wanted to do so early on. Who were his main mentors during his childhood and formative years, and how did they influence him?

Laura L. Camerlengo: Patrick Kelly was born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi, by strong women. His mother taught him to draw and an aunt taught him to sew. In several interviews he recognized his grandmother as the “backbone” of his aesthetic. Another source of inspiration were the styles worn by members of his parish; he often said, “The Black Baptist Church on Sundays, the ladies are just as wild as the ladies at Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture shows.”

San Francisco Bay Times: Vintage clothing stores were particularly popular in the 1970s. Kelly showed great initiative when he opened his own store in Atlanta. Do you know how long he owned the shop and which vintage fashions appealed to him the most at the time?

Laura L. Camerlengo: The curator of the exhibition, Dilys Blum, sheds light on Patrick Kelly’s time in Atlanta in her catalog essay. Kelly opened a small store called Moth Ball Matinee in 1974 shortly after moving to Atlanta. There he sold antique and used clothing as well as converted clothing and his own designs.

San Francisco Bay Times: Has he ever spoken or written about any problems he likely had while growing up as a gay, black teenager and young man in Mississippi? If so, are there specific stories you could share?

Laura L. Camerlengo: Yes, Patrick Kelly has experienced racism all his life and shared his experiences with racism. His former business and life partner Bjorn Amelan continued to tell these stories after Kelly’s death. Patrick Kelly’s children’s books, for example, were lore from white schools filled with racist notes for future readers. Kelly had to flip through pictures of Blackface to study – a painful memory that has stayed with him all his life.

San Francisco Bay Times: Has anyone ever found out who gave him (anonymously) his first one-way ticket to Paris in 1979?

Laura L. Camerlengo: Yes, it was the supermodel and superstar Pat Cleveland who bought him his one-way ticket to Paris in 1979. She met with Patrick Kelly in New York and saw that he was struggling to get there as a designer. In an interview that we shared in the exhibition catalog, she recalls: “People helped me, I thought – that’s why I gave him the ticket – so why not help each other to make our dreams come true? We only need one person to believe in us, and Patrick kept that dream alive for many more years. “

San Francisco Bay Times: Bjorn Amelan is a remarkable figure himself. How did he and Kelly meet?

Laura L. Camerlengo: Bjorn Amelan and Patrick Kelly met in 1982. At that time, Amelan was a photographer agent for luminaries such as Horst P. Horst and William Klein. They met in designer Willi Smith’s showroom in New York City. Kelly and Amelan got together again in Paris in 1983 and became business and life partners afterwards.

San Francisco Bay Times: How did Kelly first come into contact with Gloria Steinem? She seemed to play an important role in building his international career.

Laura L. Camerlengo: As Dilys Blum indicates in our catalog, Patrick Kelly was introduced to Gloria Steinem by New York television producer Carla Morgenstern. Kelly had a connection to Morgenstern through Ellie Wolfe, whom he met while residing in Atlanta from 1974 to 1978. Steinem also interviewed Patrick Kelly on the Today show.

Even more poignant, Gloria Steinem gave a beautiful eulogy in honor of Patrick Kelly during his funeral service at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York in 1990. She said, “He was an outsider who brought the outside with him and then the outside eliminated outside / inside division for everyone. He united us with buttons and bows, tassels and fringes instead of dividing us with gold and jewels. In his presence the ‘not powerful enough’ felt hope and the ‘too powerful’ humanity. “

San Francisco Bay Times: What are some of your own favorite pieces in Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love? Please do let us know why you are getting these pieces or why they appear noteworthy in some other way.

Laura L. Camerlengo: It’s hard to pick a favorite design – a bit like asking me to pick a favorite kid! But my dear, late friend and colleague Monica Brown – who initiated this exhibition – was a huge fan of Patrick Kelly’s wool suits, which feel both professional and whimsical. In her honor I will name these as my “favorites”.

San Francisco Bay Times: How many pieces / ensembles are new to the exhibition that are from FAMSF? Have these items been exhibited before? And please describe some of these items of clothing.

Laura L. Camerlengo: The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco was honored to receive several designs by Patrick Kelly from two former Kelly colleagues: Elizabeth “Ms. Liz “Goodrum, Kelly’s longtime assistant; and Audrey Smaltz, a famous catwalk show producer who also coordinated Kelly’s spirited catwalk shows. Among the items of clothing that can be seen in our exhibition are a gray and black striped jailhouse skirt-themed knit dress donated by Goodrum and a chewing gum-pink quilted coat with small pictures of the American-born black entertainer and activist Josephine Baker is printed on. donated by Smaltz. Several pieces of jewelry donated by Goodrum will also highlight many of the ensembles that the Philadelphia Museum of Art has made available to us.

San Francisco Bay Times; What do you think is Kelly’s enduring legacy for the fashion and art world? Like Keith Haring, he seemed to be as much time man as he was, but also unique and timeless.

Laura L. Camerlengo: Patrick Kelly’s style signatures – like his use of tubular knit to create body-conscious styles – have become part of the fashion lexicon. Since his death, the designer himself has served as a symbol of hope and a rallying call for other black fashion professionals, as most recently with The Kelly Initiative. (https://thekellyinitiative.net/)

San Francisco Bay Times: It’s moving that the controversial Golliwog image he used in his work – taking control of this derogatory symbol – is on his tombstone along with an image of a heart. Was that his decision? Or maybe Amelans?

Laura L. Camerlengo: Yes, Bjorn Amelan was inspired by the signatures of Patrick Kelly Paris for the tombstone images, including the house’s Golliwog logo and the heart button. But it is the epitaph that perhaps best embodies the designer and his legacy: “Nothing Is Impossible”.

San Francisco Bay Times: Please mention anything else you would like to tell our readers.

Laura L. Camerlengo: The presentation of Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love in our museums marks the first time Patrick Kelly’s work has been presented by a West Coast museum. We were supported in this endeavor by many of Patrick Kelly’s friends, colleagues, and co-workers; aspiring scientists, such as our consulting scientist, Dr. Sequoia Barnes, and Established Academics; and various members of the Bay Area community. We are excited to share Patrick Kelly’s important contributions to fashion and his enduring legacy with our audience.

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San Francisco, CA, USALocation:

Tue, Oct 12, ’21Published on:

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Studio JYO is a small but growing company focused on modern interiors for high-end residences. We work with clients and architects and enter the project at different stages of the design process to provide FF&E, art procurement and interior design services (kitchens, fireplaces, bathrooms, etc.)

We are looking for a talented interior designer / architect to join our team as a full-time project designer. Individuals with more than 3 years of experience with a keen sense of design, excellent graphic skills and experience working in high-end home design companies are encouraged to apply. The best fit is someone who is highly motivated and independent and who wants to participate in all phases of interior design and interior design. You support the client as a project designer on several projects. A keen sense of detailed, high quality design and graphics is a must when working efficiently.

Additional requirements are as follows:

– Must already live in San Francisco or be willing to commute to San Francisco for showroom visits and team meetings.

– Very good knowledge of AutoCAD and Photoshop. InDesign and Sketch Up skills are also a must. Revit and Rhino experience is an asset.

– Extensive professional experience in all phases of project planning and construction as well as installation.

– Knowledge of construction documents such as interior views, completion plan, sanitary plan, lighting plan and construction details.

– High level of detail with the ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks

– Bachelor or Master degree in interior design or architecture is required

– Valid driver’s license and access to a car (mileage will be refunded)

– Excellent work ethic, a positive demeanor and “do it yourself” attitude are a must!

We work from our home office in the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco and stick to a regular working week from Monday to Friday. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance. We are a firm believer in good mentoring, but it should be noted that as a growing company we need a significant amount of self-reliance to fit into our small team and project plans.

Please send a resume and cover letter with the above requirements as well as a working example or a link to your online portfolio. Please also answer the following questions:

– Do you have access to a car to visit construction sites throughout the bay and in the wine area (we will reimburse mileage costs)?

– Please rate your AutoCAD skills on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the best? Please provide samples.

– Please rate your Photoshop skills on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the best. Please provide samples.

– What attracts you from the job description presented and when looking at our website?

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Considerations for COVID-19:

All employees must be vaccinated. We are currently working remotely, but team meetings are held weekly in person and employees have to come to the office if necessary.

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