Laura Manns is a 2x Emmy winning puppet and prop builder based in New York City.  She had an international upbringing living in Europe, South America, and Asia, before settling in the US where she received a BFA in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Laura works as a senior builder at the Jim Henson Company, where she has contributed to 12 seasons of Sesame Street and, most recently, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Additionally, she has worked on films, TV shows, stage productions, commercials, and music videos for clients such as Cartoon Network, Duolingo, and Walt Disney World. She is a member of the Television Academy, and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).

With an eye for both 2D and 3D design, she is a versatile artist who is able to work in all stages of the creative process. From drafting concept art to applying the finishing touches, Laura fulfills her client's vision with attention to detail and craftsmanship.