Vanessa Erhardt

Independent Fashion & Film Industry Professional • Production Planner • Project Manager • Line Builder • Designer • Creative Art Director • Photo Producer • Seamstress• Wardrobe Stylist • Set Dresser

Independent Product Designer and Line Builder with a proven track record of developing successful products for clients in a number of fields within the fashion & footwear industry • Experienced in the execution of individual designs and whole collections from concept to production • Responsible for providing innovative designs to meet client needs.

Responsible for the planning and master scheduling of production calendars for all Pinup Girl Clothing house brands while establishing sequence and lead-time of each operation to meet production deadlines.

Core Responsibilities:
Forecasting and scheduling of production calendar delivery windows • Establishing production department purchasing budget • Implementing structure and scheduling work flow of all patterning and sampling of new product developments • Establishing deadlines and expectations for product development team • Establishing plant capacity • Ensuring production deadlines are met.

Ongoing Duties:
Monitoring key production deadlines • Conferring with department supervisors to track status of assigned projects • Analyzing sales history and sell thru reports • Issuing and approving cutting tickets • Preparing purchase orders • Maintaining time and action calendar • Tracking production budget documentation for all fabric and trim purchasing.

(Global Manufacturer and Wholesaler of Sexy and Alternative Footwear) Responsibilities: Meeting deadlines while multitasking under intense pressure • Art directing and overseeing product design team (In-House and Freelance Designers) • Execution of individual designs and whole collections from concept to production • Providing innovative designs to meet the needs of the company's customers and end users • Overseeing hardware and footwear component development • Working with internal creative team to determine strategic direction • Photo art director • Conceptualizing and art directing product and lifestyle photography campaigns • Clearly communicating the artistic vision to internal creative team, staff photographers, and on set crew • Collaborating with staff photographers on image selection and editing process • Working with retoucher to ensure on brand imagery • Adhering to style guides established for product and lifestyle photography • Maintaining relationships with production vendors (Internationally & Domestically) • Keeping up to date on current trends, technology, popular culture and social media • Exploring media and sponsorship opportunities with hi-profile celebrities, musicians & socialites • Attending tradeshows to observe new trends and materials • International and Domestic travel

(Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Retailer of Custom Couture Corsetry, Lingerie and Fetish Wear) Responsibilities: Leading design and product development execution from concept to production • Developing technical sketches for new products • Sourcing fabric and trim vendors to meet company needs • Creating and maintaining costing records • Working one on one with manufacturing throughout the entire creation process of new sample pieces • Reviewing all prototype samples for construction, silhouette, fit and trim details • Attending product fittings and addressing fit issues to maintain the design integrity • Overseeing production execution • Meeting and ensuring on time delivery • Managing Versatile Fashions store merchandise presentation, visual display and overall store environment • Building and reinforcing positive customer relations • Sales and customer service (Wholesale & Retail) • Art directing and styling product and lifestyle photography • Tradeshow Coordinator

(Independent Feature Film Co-Starring Louise Fletcher and Kevin Sorbo) Responsibilities: Assisting wardrobe supervisor Pre and Post production • Sourcing wardrobe and accessories for the actors • Overseeing on-set wardrobe and wardrobe maintenance between takes • Making sure all items are ready when needed • Keeping photographic and detailed records of costumes and accessories used in each scene • Ensuring and overseeing wardrobe continuity throughout entire filming • Being adaptable and able to deal proactively with all last minute changes in schedules and scripts

(Independent Los Angeles Based Fashion Label) Responsibilities: Assisting fashion designer Grant Krajecki with day to day company operations • Sample cutting • Sample Sewing • Screen printing • Customer service • Sample Sales • Trunk shows