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Roberta Porcina

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2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Textile Designer-Product Manager at Ratti S.p.A. – Marzotto Group
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009
Textile designer–product manager; built professional career at Ratti S.p.A. – Marzotto Group, one of the most historic textile companies internationally, developing expertise in creation, product development, and customer management. Directly oversees complex international markets, with a focus on South America, and collaborates with leading brands and designers. Manages the product from initial idea to final delivery, with full control of the creative and industrial process, interpreting client needs and translating them into coherent, high-performance textile solutions. My work ethic blends aesthetic vision, technical rigor, and decisive responsibility to operate confidently in highly complex contexts with high-profile interlocutors.
Textile Designer-Product Manager at Ratti S.p.A. – Marzotto Group
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2025
Continued as Textile Designer-Product Manager, overseeing international markets and maintaining close collaboration with leading brands and designers. Continued responsibility for guiding creative and industrial processes from concept to delivery, translating client needs into coherent textile solutions.
Freelance Textile Designer / Founder at Ardena Studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Freelance textile designer and founder of Ardena Studio, a creative studio specialized in surface and pattern design for fashion and interior design. Develop textile collections and bespoke projects, transforming visual concepts into production-ready solutions, with a contemporary and market-oriented approach.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design at Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts at Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026
Fashion Design Two-year program at Brera Academy of Fine Arts, Milan
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026
Tailoring pattern making course at Norlem Fashion School
January 1, 2017 - May 19, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment