PROFILE
Ratna Sutikno is a highly motivated and energetic design professional. She is known for her thorough knowledge of the overall creative process, from initial spark to final product. Her major passions are sports, art, drawing and painting, fashion and travelling – she feels lucky that she can unite them all into her professional life. Exercising keeps her healthy and focused in everything she does. Also, it allows her to wear the garments she designs for leading sports brands and test them personally for functionality and fit. She gets inspired on her trips and travels to her favorite destinations New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Bali and Maui.
MISSION
Ratna wants to support leading brands in their aim to reach the next level of success. Companies can rely on her excellent creative vision and designing skills.
‘RATNA SUTIKNO’ SPECIALITIES
Developing first class brand identities and directional design solutions that take fashion brands to the next level, are her expertise. She combines technical know-how and attention to detail with excellent visual- and communication skills. Her portfolio contains cutting edge, innovative, signature sports collections.
CAREER
Currently, Ratna works on a freelance basis. In the past, she has been working as Head of Design to Swedish sports label Björn Borg, at its offices in Amsterdam and Stockholm. At Björn Borg, her biggest achievement was developing a brand new sports apparel & clothing line from scratch and turning it into one of the Benelux’s leading sports wear labels. She was successfully committed to the company for 15 years.
Other global and European brands she worked for are: Mexx International, Dobber Jeans and TRP Jeans.
SKILLS
PERSONAL – Excellent Visual Skills | Excellent Communication Skills | Talent For Smart Merchandising | Team Player | Top Notch Eye For Detail
DESIGNING – Concept Creation | Product Design | Collection Building | Garment Fitting
CO-ORDINATION – Strategic Planning | Factory Communication | Trend and Color Analysis
MANAGEMENT – Brand Management | Team Management & Mentoring
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH
Ratna currently lives and works in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. However, she is used to travelling or working abroad for her work.
Please feel free to contact her for (international) projects and assignments on a freelance basis:
ratna at ratnasutikno.com Phone: +31 6 46413806