Erica frequently works as a builder and build assistant for other designers, including Mark Eric, Trust Mondo, Sarah Dixey, and Bradon McDonald.  Photos of projects she has assisted or 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Concept by Sarah Dixey for Hunter College. Photo by Josh Pacheco.

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.

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.

Dresses built and painted by Erica Johnston. Designed by Mark Eric. Ailey II in Bradley Shelver's "Where There Are Tongues" Photo by Kyle Froman

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

Built by Erica Johnston. Designed by Trust Mondo for the Department of Dance Marymount Manhattan College. Photo by Jaqi Medlock.

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

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

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

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

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