Radka Salcmannova
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative Director, Art Director, and Founder with over 8 years of experience creating high-impact visual concepts across fashion, film, art, commercial production, and experiential events. Founder of RS Visual Studio (NY, 2016), specializing in runway shows, set design, and premium visual storytelling. Founder of Radkikou (2023), a brand focused on collectible art toys and children’s books. Recognized internationally for bold vision, intuitive foresight, and the ability to transform abstract ideas into iconic visuals.
TEDx Prague Speaker, 2025. Featured in VOGUE, LA Times, Modern Painter, Complex Magazine, and more.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Creative Director
Radkikou
01.2023 - Current
- Launched brand for collectible art toys and children's books, overseeing character design and storytelling.
Founder & Creative Director
RS Visual Studio
01.2016 - Current
- Founded a multidisciplinary studio producing runway shows, installations, set design, and campaigns.
- Delivered large-scale productions for NYFW, LAFW, and luxury brands.
Art Director
"The Raven" (IMDb)
01.2017 - 12.2017
Art Director
Feature Film "Everything Is Wonderful"
01.2017 - 12.2017
Art Director
Dior Homme Sport Campaig
New York, New York
2017 - 2017
Art Director
NYFW
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Art Director
LEGS Production
01.2016 - 12.2016
Art Assistant
Matthew Barney Studio
01.2014 - 12.2015
Project Manager / Art Director
BAM Theatre
01.2014 - 12.2014
Art Director
Psychology Tomorrow Magazine; Czech Consulate NYC
01.2012 - 12.2014
Art Advisor & Curatorial Assistant
Residency Unlimited & Brooklyn Museum
01.2012 - 12.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual and Performing Arts
School of Visual Arts
New York09-2012
Master of Arts - Sculpture Studio
Academy of Art & Architecture
Prague, Cz07-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia And Illustration
Bohemia University, Institute of Art & Design
Pilsen, Cz07-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology & Art Therapy
University of West Bohemia
Pilsen, CzSkills
- Creative direction
- Art direction
- Set design
- Product design
- Event production
- Visual communication
- Visual storytelling
- Production leadership
- fabrication
- Installations
- Technical skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- sculpting
- Toy prototyping
- Storyboarding
- Strategic execution
Additional Information
- AWARDS , FCA Grant (2016) Modern Painter Magazine: 25 Artists to Watch (2015)
Websites
Accomplishments
FCA Grant, 2016, New York
Timeline
Founder & Creative Director
Radkikou
01.2023 - Current
Art Director
"The Raven" (IMDb)
01.2017 - 12.2017
Art Director
Feature Film "Everything Is Wonderful"
01.2017 - 12.2017
Founder & Creative Director
RS Visual Studio
01.2016 - Current
Art Director
NYFW
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Art Director
LEGS Production
01.2016 - 12.2016
Art Assistant
Matthew Barney Studio
01.2014 - 12.2015
Project Manager / Art Director
BAM Theatre
01.2014 - 12.2014
Art Director
Psychology Tomorrow Magazine; Czech Consulate NYC
01.2012 - 12.2014
Art Advisor & Curatorial Assistant
Residency Unlimited & Brooklyn Museum
01.2012 - 12.2014
Art Director
Dior Homme Sport Campaig
2017 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts - Visual and Performing Arts
School of Visual Arts
Master of Arts - Sculpture Studio
Academy of Art & Architecture
Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia And Illustration
Bohemia University, Institute of Art & Design
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology & Art Therapy
University of West Bohemia