Emily Gerhardstein Email & Phone Number

United States

Charlotte Metro

Provide creative services to the following clients:Gap Kids, Martha Stewart Tabletop & Soft Goods, ShenDa [Target], CHF Industries [Bed, Bath & Beyond], Al Karam Clients [Bed, Bath & Beyond, Birch Lane Kids] International Greetings, Kayser-Roth brands [Sam’s Club, Walmart, Vera Wang, No Nonsense, Blue Summit by Interwoven], Ellen Tracy, Iris Tyler, Bacci Accessories, Richloom, Triumph Motorcycles, J McLaughlin, and Pair Eyewear.

United States

VP Merchandising & Product Development at early stage start-up focused on establishing aesthetic and brand identity through design and product development. Reported to Co-Founder and responsible for building foundational processes to scale while driving innovation and strategy.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Managed team to deliver products aligned with corporate strategy and brand identity. Led the creation of innovative designs for seasonal art and product development for private brands, ensuring a balance of current trends, brand consistency, and deep customer understanding.

San Francisco Bay Area

Led the successful rebrand of the sleep and underwear division, creating a new, streamlined process from initial concept through product development. This involved building the full-cycle approach, integrating trend forecasting, design elements, and production planning to enhance efficiency and brand cohesiveness. Under my leadership, our department was the only one to achieve double-digit comparable sales growth for over two years, consistently maintaining positive sales results.

Tribeca

As a CAD Designer for Gap’s layette line, I created artwork and detailed tech packs to guide production, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency. My role encompassed designing prints, yardage, sweaters, and embroidery across girl, boy, and unisex categories.

Nyc

Directed creative vision for layette collections, designing original artwork, embroidery, and sweaters to bring fresh and cohesive concepts to life. Organized and executed seasonal showroom displays for investor and executive presentations, crafting visually engaging displays that aligned with brand identity and captured seasonal themes.