We are happy to celebrate two promotions and introduce three new team members as part of the talented Schuler Shook family. Each one exemplifies the creativity and innovation that make us who we are.
John Jacobsen
Senior Lighting Designer
Recognized by Lighting Magazine’s 40 Under 40 global listing, John’s talent with light ranges from in-depth knowledge of energy codes to inventive theatre production lighting outside of the office. John’s new role as Senior Designer and Technical Coordinator allows him to impact a multitude of Schuler Shook’s projects with specific expertise in lighting controls, energy codes, sustainability, calculations and other technical issues. John balances his architectural lighting design with his continued design of production lighting for Chicago’s storefront theatre community and likes to unwind with his wife, cat, and two dogs.
John’s projects include Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Louisville, KY; Kiwanis Centennial Park, Birmingham, AL; Hyatt Global Headquarters, Chicago, IL; DePaul School of Music, Chicago, IL
Jackson Pattermann
Lighting Designer
Jackson moved into the Lighting Designer role in Schuler Shook’s Chicago office, applying his experience in mechanical engineering, physics, and performance stage lighting to architectural lighting schemes for his clients. He enjoys the mix of aesthetic and technical aspects found in lighting design. He designs light fixtures in his spare time and exhibits bravery as a Packer fan living in Chicago.
Jackson’s projects include McDonalds Flagship Chicago; Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Lobby; Aon Amenity Floor, Chicago, IL; and Midway Airport Security Expansion, Chicago, IL.
Zachary Briscoe
Theatre Specialist
Zach joined us upon completing his MFA at Florida State University where he developed a passion for theatre planning. His Technical Production experience provides Zach with a wholistic view of the needs of performance spaces and support areas. Zach managed to be on his honeymoon in Maui in 2018 when everyone on the island received that erroneous “inbound missile” alert on their phones.
Zach has been hard at work on projects including the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, OK; Stephen F. Austin University New Fine Arts Building, Nacogdoches, TX; and the University of North Texas Music Building, Denton, TX.
Jane Millett
Theatre Consultant
Jane joined the Melbourne office after a decade of performing arts venue operations and capital works project management. She has an extensive resume of theatre experience and a national network across the performing arts sector of Australia. She is especially passionate about music and theatre in regional communities. When not designing theatres, Jane continues to work within the small to medium arts sector in Victoria, doing business development and production support.
Jane’s projects in Melbourne include St. Peter’s College Stage 6B, Whitehorse Performing Arts Centre, and University of Melbourne - Arts and Culture Building.
Josie White
Lighting Designer
Josie is our newest lighting designer in the Melbourne office. She trained as an architect at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland and has worked for award winning practices in the UK, Canada and Australia. She specialized in architectural lighting in 2016 and has since worked on high-end hospitality and residential projects in Australia, China and Myanmar. Josie is also a hot air balloon pilot and President of the Balloon Association of Victoria.
Josie’s projects include Curtin University School of Design and the Built Environment, Perth, WA; Arts Centre Melbourne; and Stage 7, Queensland Performing Arts Center, Brisbane, QLD.