Bio
Claire Kaufman is a talented Set Decorator with deep roots in Southern California. Raised in the vibrant heart of the state, she went on to study Graphic Arts at UCSD, but it was a move to Los Angeles that opened up a world of new creative possibilities. Immersed in the high-energy world of music videos and commercials, Claire discovered a whole new creative outlet, ultimately leading her to the realms of film and television design.
Throughout her career, Claire has earned the trust of visionary directors and production designers, collaborating on a diverse array of projects that showcase her inventive approach and unmatched attention to detail. Known for seamlessly blending history and modernity, her designs captivate audiences with their imaginative flair and meticulous craftsmanship.
Claire’s notable contributions can be seen in critically acclaimed films like Oppenheimer, Little Women, and White Noise, as well as in iconic television sets for shows like The Studio, Perfect Couple and American Horror Story. Her ability to tell a story through decoration has earned her recognition across the industry, including Oscar and BAFTA nominations, multiple wins at the ADG Awards, and an Emmy nomination for her work on American Horror Story.
Claire enjoy’s decorating today as much as the first time she stepped on set and hopes to create many other memorable world’s.

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Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards Nominated, Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) for The Studio | 2025 | |
Set Decorators Society of America, USA Winner, SDSA Award | Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Half-Hour Single Camera Series for The Studio | 2025 | |
Academy Awards Nominated Best Production Design | Oppenheimer | 2024 | |
BAFTA Film Awards Nominated Best Production Design | Oppenheimer | 2024 | |
Art Directors Guild Won, Excellence in Production Design Award | Period Film for Oppenheimer (2023) | 2024 | |
Art Directors Guild Nominated, Excellence in Production Design Award | Period Film for White Noise (2022) | 2023 | |
Set Decorators Society of America, USA Nominated, SDSA Award | Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Period Feature Film for White Noise (2022) | 2023 | |
CinEuphoria Awards Nominated, CinEuphoria | Best Art Direction – International Competition for Little Women (2019) | 2021 | |
Critics Choice Awards Nominated, Critics Choice Award | Best Production Design for Little Women (2019) | 2020 | |
Art Directors Guild Nominated, Excellence in Production Design Award | Television Movie or Limited Series for American Horror Story Episodes: “Election Night” and “Winter of Our Discontent” | 2018 | |
Primetime Emmy Awards Nominated, Primetime Emmy | Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More) for American Horror Story | 2018 | |
Art Directors Guild Won, Excellence in Production Design Award | Short Format – Web Series, Music Video or Commercial Apple Music: “History of Sound” | 2016 |
Press
Designing The Studio: A Love Letter to Hollywood Perspective, May/June 2025 |
For The Perfect Couple, Decorating the Perfect Nantucket Home Architectural Digest, Sep 30, 2024 |
White Noise Set Decorator Claire Kaufman on Creating the ’80s Look for Noah Baumbach’s Netflix Movie & Dressing Nearly 7,000 Feet of Grocery Store Shelving Below the Line, Jan 3, 2023 |
American Horror Story: Cult Set Decor, Nov 7, 2017 |