“It’s rare to find a talent whose dedication and precision is matched with a wit, grace, and integrity that inspires the work beyond expectations. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Emma for many years, and her attention to detail continuously honors my vision, giving each world a life of its own.”
Jonas Åkerlund
Emma Fairley is known in Hollywood as a detail-oriented Production Designer who hails from the European tradition of narrative-driven decoration. She has contributed to numerous high-profile campaigns in Europe and the United States and has been nominated for the Best Production Designer Award by the Art Director’s Guild for three consecutive years. Her nominations include her work with Coldplay,Madonna, Arianna Grande,Miley Cyrus,Lana Del Rey.Over the years, Emma has cultivated long-standing relationships with directors and photographers, collaborating closely with reputable directors to curate a portfolio characterized by dimension, strength, and a fearless approach to color and originality. She emphasizes that fabric, color, and texture play the largest role in defining character within her sets.Most recently, Emma served as the Production Designer for all 8 episodes of "Mrs. Davis," a Limited Series for Warner Bros/Peacock that was recognized as one of the top 10 shows for 2023 by various journals, including Variety, Indiewire, and Rolling Stone. The series, conceived by showrunners Damon Lindelhof and Tara Hernandez, was directed by Owen Harris and Alethea Jones, known for their work on "Black Mirror." Prior to this project, Emma completed a 6-episode series for Netflix titled "Clark," starring Bill Skarsgard and directed by Jonas Åkerlund.Based in Los Angeles, Emma works worldwide and is fluent in French and English, with proficiency in Spanish.