THE TEAM

 
 

Janice Hanks

Principal, Designer

As founder and creative lead of Next Level Austin, Janice is intimately involved in every project.  She brings an innate design sensibility built on over 20 years in the industry.  Known for her contagious enthusiasm, passion for the unique, and intricate layering of color, shape, and texture, Janice playfully pushes her clients to explore outside their comfort zone. 

Our clients have described working with Janice as follows:

"Janice has been such a pleasure to work with- she picked up on my style immediately and can determine things I like before I even know I like them."

"Janice is a genius at color/light/texture and first-quality products but respects a budget as well. She listens to our ideas and takes our taste seriously, nudging us toward the adventuresome but keeping me out of trouble when I venture too far into whimsy. We wouldn't have considered launching this project without her."

"Janice's exceptional network of contractors and suppliers, her expertise with colors and materials, her thoughtful suggestions large and small, and her sense of humor made what is always a stressful experience manageable. We are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out!"

 

 
 

Dana Sheets Ivers

Designer

Our go-to for all projects requiring technical precision, Dana provides sketches and dimensional drawings of room layouts and lends her expertise to all custom furnishings, bedding, and window treatments.   Dana graduated from the University of Texas with a B.S. in Interior Design and has over 30 years of experience as a designer.  She contributes a refined sense of harmony and seamlessness to Next Level designs.

Sara Stinsmuehlen

Project Manger

A native Austinite, Sara brings years of experience in managing all phases and aspects of construction and remodeling.  Our clients appreciate her designer’s eye, focused expertise, and attention to detail.  Sara loves being on the job-site, connecting with clients, working with sub-contractors, and above all, seeing our clients’ eyes light up when a project is completed.