About Monika

Monika is a versatile Production Designer known for her strong visual sensibility and ability to translate a director’s vision into cohesive, production-ready environments. Working across a wide range of genres and formats, she brings a balance of creativity and practicality to every project. Her efficient, solutions-driven approach ensures designs are delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of execution.

She has been nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Production Design for Amazing Race Canada (Season 11) , Canada’s Ultimate Challenge (Season 2), as well as an American Reality Television Award for Outstanding Art Direction for The Amazing Race Canada (Season 9). Monika has extensive experience in large-scale, fast-paced productions, with a commercial portfolio that includes global brands such as Bell, Pepsi, Campbell’s, BMO, Coors, TD, Home Depot, Amazon, Hyundai, HelloFresh, and Canadian Tire.

Based in Toronto, Monika holds a degree in Communications and Film Studies from York University. She began her career while still in school, collaborating with award-winning directors and set designers on a range of film and television projects. These early experiences shaped her collaborative approach and continue to inform her ability to lead teams, problem-solve on the ground, and deliver strong visual results under production demands.