Ellen Christiansen is a set decorator currently based in the New York City area. Ellen’s love for set decorating was fostered through her mother who had a strong affinity for the world of art and design. Growing up in Connecticut, Ellen and her mother would take frequent trips to visit various museums in New York City.
After graduating Tufts University with a BA in Classics and Drama, Ellen moved to New York City where she got her first break working as the art director and decorator on a low budget film.
After a few years of working in advertising as a prop and set decorator, Ellen decided to advance her career as a set decorator by attending The New York School of Interior Design. Ellen completed the New York School of Interior Design certificate program where she studied historical styles, color theory, drafting and sketching, and other useful set decorating skills.
Ellen has since then grown her career as a set decorator tremendously and has worked alongside some of the best production designers and directors in the industry. Ellen has worked on many productions set in various time periods and she is currently thrilled to be decorating the hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.