Ellen Jaworski is an IATSE Local 800 art director specializing in live event television, with over 14 years of experience spanning award shows, game shows, Esports, and music specials.
Known for her ability to thrive in the high-pressure world of live TV production, Ellen consistently delivers dynamic, on-budget sets under tight deadlines, no matter the location. Her recent work has taken her to cities like Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, Las Vegas, Miami, and even internationally to British Columbia, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
Ellen was honored with Emmy Award nominations in both 2024 and 2025 for her work as performance art director on The 66th and 67th Grammy Awards. She has also received multiple Art Directors Guild Award nominations for her contributions to The Grammy Awards and NBC’s The Voice.
Highlights from her TV art direction experience include: Grammy Awards (2025, 2024, 2022); MTV VMA Awards (2022-2025); BET Awards (2024-2025); NBC’s The Voice (11 seasons); Esports World Cup Opening Ceremony (2025); People’s Choice Awards (2024); Riot Games League of Legends World Champion (2023); The 95th Academy Awards Nominations (2023), Beauty and the Beast: 30th Celebration (2022); Jonas Brothers Family Roast (2021); and Nickelodeon’s Tooned In (Season 2) (2021).
Ellen holds a BA in Design for TV and Theater from Emerson College in Boston, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2011.
When she’s not working, Ellen enjoys outdoor adventures such as hiking, camping, and exploring Southern Utah’s slot canyons, as well as spending time at home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
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