Jana Weill

Marketing Manager

Jana joined The Brooklyn Studio in the fall of 2023. Before joining The Brooklyn Studio, Jana worked in various marketing roles at international luxury architecture and design brands including Donghia, DesignTex, Robert Allen and Cortina Leathers. Most recently, Luxe Interiors + Design where she specialized in communications, promotions, and strategic partnerships.

She earned a Bachelor of Science from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a major in Home Product Development and Marketing.

Jana is a member of ASID NY Metro where served on the board as Communication Director from 2021-2023 as Communications Director. She currently serves as a board member for the non-for-profit Soho Design District, managing their digital and social media marketing. In her free time, Jana enjoys visiting museums, shopping, and spending time with her labradoodle.

The Proust Questionnaire

Taking inspiration from a popular nineteenth-century parlor game, we sat down with each member of our team and asked them a few questions about their inspirations and aspirations.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Watching a sunset with my dog.

What is your greatest fear?

Falling and hurting myself.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I like to splurge on apothecary products.

What talent would you most like to have?

To sound good singing.

What is your favorite color?

Yellow.

What is your favorite virtue?

Honesty.

Which living architect or designer do you most admire?

Santiago Calatrava.

Which dead architect or designer do you most admire?

Florence Knoll.

What is the trait that you most appreciate in a building?

Lighting and finishes.

Who is your favorite author?

Barbara Kingsolver.

Who is your hero of fiction?

Matilda.

Who is your favorite artist?

Frida Kahlo.

What is your most treasured possession?

My dog, Rudy Tuesday.

Where would you like to live?

I can’t imagine living anywhere other than Brooklyn.

What quality do you most admire in others?

Kindness.

Stranded on a desert island, you have two books in your possession. What are they?

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry and Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan.