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Strategic counsel for the brands behind exceptional spaces

Fractional and freelance marketing leadership across design, interiors, architectural products, and manufacturing. A decade of luxury experience, on your terms.

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Built for brands behind the spaces we experience

With over a decade of experience in the luxury and interiors space, Erica Seeger works as an extension of your team, leading initiatives or integrating seamlessly into existing efforts. Her background spans marketing for international and domestic brands across carpets, acoustics, lighting, and furnishings, from go-to-market strategy and product launches to global tradeshow execution.

She aligns creative output with business objectives through targeted outreach and engagement strategies that drive adoption among leading design firms, resulting in installations across major workplaces and cultural institutions, including Google, Publicis, Industrious, and the Metropolitan Opera.

ELS Collaborative partners with brands, from large-scale companies to independently owned rep groups, to navigate the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and execution, bringing clarity, consistency, and intention to how they show up in the market.

Erica Seeger, Founder of ELS Collaborative

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Erica Seeger

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Experience across the design landscape

Product Launches & Activations
Collection launches and activations for a luxury Hong Kong–based carpet company

Strategic planning and execution of new collection debuts, from initial marketing assets through consumer-facing activations designed to generate momentum in the design community.

Events & Tradeshows
Showroom events and international tradeshow planning

End-to-end event strategy for showroom events and global tradeshows, including NBAA & EBACE, creating immersive brand moments that engage designers and architects worldwide.

Go-to-Market Strategy
Marketing strategy for European and US-based furniture, flooring, and finishes brands

Developing targeted go-to-market plans for brands entering or expanding within specific markets, supporting independent rep groups through positioning, channel strategy, content, and campaign development.

Strategic Marketing
Strategic marketing execution for a manufacturer's representative sales agency and its lighting partners

Strengthening positioning, visibility, and engagement within the design community.

Architectural Product Marketing & Rebrand
Driving specification through strategic marketing and rebrand

Brand repositioning and marketing strategy for architectural products, building targeted outreach and engagement strategies that drove adoption among top design firms. Following this momentum, I supported a complete rebrand and market relaunch into additional territories.

10+
Years in luxury design
NYC
Based, serving globally
Flexible engagements

Capabilities that scale with your vision

Senior-level marketing expertise through fractional leadership or project-based support — without the overhead of a full-time hire.

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Marketing Strategy

Go-to-market excellence

  • Brand positioning and messaging
  • Go-to-market and campaign strategy
  • Digital and content strategy
  • Marketing audits and strategic recommendations
02

Design & Creative

Elevated brand presentation

  • Sales and brand presentation design for company, product, and pitch materials
  • Marketing collateral and campaign assets
  • Product literature and specification support materials
  • Event and brand activation
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Digital & Campaign Execution

Cross-channel execution

  • Campaign development and management across web, email, and social
  • Content planning and publishing
  • Email and CRM marketing
  • Cross-channel campaign execution and optimization
New York

NYC-based, globally minded

A decade navigating the design landscape—leading marketing strategy across luxury interior brands and US manufacturers, bringing strategic direction and creative momentum to brands that deserve both.

Engagement

How we work

Fractional Partnership

Ongoing strategic leadership without the overhead of a full-time executive. Flexible monthly retainers tailored to your needs and growth stage.

  • Senior-level marketing and sales direction
  • Seamless integration with existing teams
  • Scalable as your business grows

Project-Based

Defined deliverables for specific initiatives. Perfect for focused campaigns, targeted projects, and priority marketing assets.

  • Clear scope and timelines
  • Focused execution on priority initiatives
  • Support for internal teams beyond delivery
  • Can evolve into ongoing partnership
Clientele

Who we work with

Interiors & design brands, architectural product companies, manufacturers, independent manufacturers' representation groups, international companies establishing a US presence, founder-led companies looking to scale.

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Location
New York, New York
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Industry News

Updates and perspectives from the world of design, interiors, and the built environment.

April 21–26, 2026
Salone del Mobile 2026 returns with 1,900+ exhibitors and new cultural programming

The 64th edition brings over 1,900 exhibitors across 169,000 sqm of sold-out space at Fiera Milano Rho, alongside the return of EuroCucina and the International Bathroom Exhibition.

Salone del Mobile
April 2026
OMA and Rem Koolhaas preview Salone Contract, a new framework for the furnishing industry

A master plan by Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten introduces Salone Contract as a research-driven initiative exploring the shift from standalone products to integrated design systems.

ArchDaily
April 2026
Salone Raritas debuts as Milan's first dedicated collectible design exhibition

Curated by Annalisa Rosso with scenography by Formafantasma, the new section brings together 25 exhibitors showcasing limited-edition works, high-end antiques, and exceptional craftsmanship.

Dezeen
April 2026
Milan Design Week 2026: Fuorisalone activations transform the city into a design laboratory

From Ai Weiwei's silk installation with Rubelli to Kelly Wearstler's debut furniture collection for H&M Home, this year's Fuorisalone programming spans historic palazzos, courtyards, and galleries across Milan.

Galerie Magazine
April 2026
"A Matter of Salone" — the 2026 edition shifts focus to materiality as design's origin

This year's cultural theme explores matter as both physical substance and symbolic principle, interpreting design as a process that transforms the tangible into value and meaning.

Archiproducts
April 2026
Your expert guide to navigating Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone 2026

Everything you need to know about getting to the fair, ticket information, timings, and what to see across Milan during design week.

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Whether you're entering a new market or seeking strategic marketing leadership, ELS Collaborative brings fresh perspective and proven expertise to help your brand grow.

Location
New York, New York
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