Erica frequently works as a builder for other designers, including Mark Eric, Atelier Abene, Gabrielle Corrigan, Mondo Morales, Sarah Dixey, and Bradon McDonald.  Photos of projects she has collaborated on (designers listed in captions) pictured below.

Pattern and build by Erica Johnston; designed by Mark Eric for choreographer Troy Powell, Alvin Ailey Spirit Gala at the Koch Theater. Photo from Vogue.com

Leotard by Erica Johnston for Atelier Abene // Constructed for Janelle Monáe’s Age of Pleasure tour backup dancers, 2023

“Chaconne in Winter” choreographed by Lauren Lovette for the Paul Taylor Dnce Company // patterned and built by Erica Johnston for designer Mark Eric // Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker // Photo by Whitney Browne

Leggings patterned and built by Erica Johnston for designer Caitlin Taylor; choreographer Sidra Bell for New York City Ballet. Photo by Erin Baiano.

“Lyric Pieces” by Jessica Lang, restaged by the Sarasota Ballet // Original costume design by Elena Comendador; reconstruction by Erica Johnston // Photo by Frank Atura.

Silver lurex shirt by Erica Johnston // Worn by Jon Batiste on Good Morning America // Styled by Atelier Abene // Photo by Nathan Congleton

“Missa Brevis” by José Limón for the Limón Company // Dresses reconstructed by Erica Johnston under the direction of Caitlin Taylor after original design by Charles D. Tomlinson // Photo by Hisae Aihara

Build Assistant Erica Johnston for Atelier Abene // Concept Jemel McWilliams for Jon Batiste’s opening of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 // Photo Atelier Abene

“The Hunt” by Robert Battle // Staged by Elisa Clark on Peridance Contemporary Dance Company // Costumes designed by Mia McSwain, reconstructed by Erica Johnston // Photo by Steven Pisano

“Score” by Sidra Bell in collaboration with Derek Fordjour // Designed by Mark Eric, build assistant Erica Johnston // Presented at the Petzel Gallery // Photo Fordjour Studio IG

Water People drape and build by Erica Johnston // Costumes designed by Mark Eric for Ballet X "Sidd: A Hero's Journey" // Choreography by Nicola Fonte // Photo by JR Lockman

Build Assistant Erica Johnston // Costumes designed by Mark Eric for Philladelphia Ballet // Choreography by Hope Boykin // Photo by Scott Serio

Design and concept by Mondo Morales and Catherine Cabeen for Marymount Manhattan College. Built by Erica Johnston. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor.

“Tendu” by Lauren Lovette for SAB // Designed by Mark Eric; pattern and build assistant Erica Johnston // performed at Nantucket Dance Festival // Photo Megan L.C. McNally

Designed by Mark Eric for choreographer Jonathan Lee, BCEFA. Costume Associate Sarah Dixey. Build assistant Erica Johnston. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Lee.

Dresses designed by Mark Eric for Choreographer Bradley Shelver and Ailey II. Dresses built and painted by Erica Johnston. Photo by Kyle Froman.

Original concept by Jeni O'Malley. Red body cage constructed by Erica Johnston for Sidra Bell Dance. Photo by Cesar Broadermann Photography.

Base leotard by Erica Johnston, used in HBO's "Legendary!" Season 1 (designer Johnny Wujek).

Silver lurex shirt by Erica Johnston // Worn by Jon Batiste for Austin City Limits // Styled by Atelier Abene // Photo by @Rambo

“Dawn of Love” by Vernard Gilmore // Costume design by Jon Taylor, constructed by Erica Johnston // Performed by Joffrey Concert Group // Photo by Maria Zamri

Original concept by Mondo Morales (Trust Mondo) for Marymount Manhattan College. Textile construction, pattern, and build by Erica Johnston.

“Lyric Pieces” by Jessica Lang, restaged by the Sarasota Ballet // Original costume design by Elena Comendador; reconstruction by Erica Johnston // Photo by Frank Atura.

Costumes built by Erica Johnston for Robert Battle's "The Hunt" // Original design by Mia McSwain// Performed by Peridance Contemporary Dance Company // Photo Hisae Aihara

Design by Bradon McDonald for Jessica Lang Dance, "Stabat Mater". Build assistant Erica Johnston. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor.

“Tendu” by Lauren Lovette for SAB // Designed by Mark Eric; pattern and build assistant Erica Johnston // performed at the SAB Spring Gala 2024 // Photo Lauren Lovette

Design by Mark Eric for Ephrat Asherie Dance, "Odeon" presented at Jacob's Pillow. Build assistant Erica Johnston. Photo courtesy of Ephrat Asherie Dance.

“Tendu” by Lauren Lovette for SAB // Designed by Mark Eric; pattern and build assistant Erica Johnston // performed at Nantucket Dance Festival // Photo Megan L.C. McNally

Designed by Mark Eric for choreographer Darrell Moultrie on BalletX Philadelphia. Build assistant Erica Johnston. Photo by Bill Herbert.

“Lyric Pieces” by Jessica Lang, restaged by the Sarasota Ballet. Original costume design by Elena Comendador; reconstruction by Erica Johnston. Photo by Frank Atura.

Original concept and design by Mondo Morales (Trust Mondo) for choreographer Jacqui Buglisi on Marymount Manhattan College. Pattern and partial construction by Erica Johnston. Photo by Mondo Morales.

Neck corset construction by Erica Johnston for Costume Director Sarah Dixey on Leslie Dill's "Divide Light" by New Camerata Opera. Photo by Barbara Porto.

Headpiece design by Erica Johnston for an upcoming Baby Yors music video. Gown designed and modeled by Gabriella Alexis. Photo courtesy of Gabriella Alexis.

Designed by Tilly Grimes for A$AP Rocky's "Lab Rat" at Sotheby's NYC. Paint assistant Erica Johnston. Photo credit BFA // V Man

Designed by Mark Eric for choreographer Andrew Mcnicol on Ballet X Philadelphia. Build and dye assistant Erica Johnston. Photo by Candice DeTore.

“Missa Brevis” by José Limón for the Limón Company // Dresses reconstructed by Erica Johnston under the direction of Caitlin Taylor after original design by Charles D. Tomlinson // Photo by Kelly Puleio

Design by Mark Eric for the Ailey School. Build assistant Erica Johnston. Photo by Mark Eric.

Bodice design and build by Erica Johnston. Full costume by Kathleen Egan for Butler Ballet's "The Sleeping Beauty". Photo courtesy of Butler Ballet.

Design by Bradon McDonald for Jessica Lang Dance, "This Thing Called Love". Build assistant Erica Johnston. Photo by Rachel Neville.

Design by Kathleen Egan for Butler Ballet's "The Nutcracker". Bodice and headpiece construction by Erica Johnston. Photo courtesy of Butler Ballet.

“Chaconne in Winter” choreographed by Lauren Lovette for the Paul Taylor Dance Company // patterned and built by Erica Johnston for designer Mark Eric // Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker // Photo by Whitney Browne

“Score” by Sidra Bell in collaboration with Derek Fordjour // Designed by Mark Eric, build assistant Erica Johnston // Presented at the Petzel Gallery // Photo Fordjour Studio IG

Design by Kathleen Egan for Butler Ballet's "The Nutcracker". Build assistant Erica Johnston. Photo by Annie Mushrush.

“Airs” by Paul Taylor // Original costume design by Gene Moore, reconstructed by Erica Johnston with painter/dyer Mondo Morales // restaged on Marymount Manhattan College Dance Department

Textile, pattern, and build by Erica Johnston. Concept by Sarah Dixey for choreographer Vienna Tang at Hunter College. Photo by Josh Pacheco.

“Lyric Pieces” by Jessica Lang, restaged by the Sarasota Ballet. Original costume design by Elena Comendador; reconstruction by Erica Johnston. Photo by Frank Acura.

“The Hunt” by Robert Battle // Staged by Elisa Clark on Peridance Contemporary Dance Company // Costumes designed by Mia McSwain, reconstructed by Erica Johnston // Photo by Steven Pisano

“Lyric Pieces” by Jessica Lang, restaged by the Sarasota Ballet. Original costume design by Elena Comendador; reconstruction by Erica Johnston. Photo by Frank Atura.

“Chaconne in Winter” choreographed by Lauren Lovette for the Paul Taylor Dance Company // patterned and built by Erica Johnston for designer Mark Eric // Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker // Photo by Whitney Browne

“Going to the Sun” by Molissa Fenley // Designed by Lauren Carmen; draped, patterned, and built by Erica Johnston // Created for Marymount Manhattan College // Lighting Cheyenne Sykes // Photo Nisa Tatum

“In the Face of Darkness” by Jamar Roberts for ABT Studio Company // Costumes designed by Mark Eric; dress pattern & build Erica Johnston // Photo by Kyle Froman