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Hello! I’m Nikolina Tufekčić, a textile engineer focused on clothing development, pattern production, and garment CAD/CAM workflows. I model and construct garments using tools like Gerber AccuMark and Optitex, create cut images, and prepare material documentation to support efficient production.
I gain energy from collaborating with diverse teams across Croatia, Slovenia, and the USA, and I’m passionate about merging technical rigor with creative design, sustainable textile practices, and continuous learning. In my spare time I enjoy drawing, sewing, hiking, and football.
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Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
Croatian
Fluent
English
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Slovene
Intermediate
Work Experience
Technologist in the development of clothing at FireCat Group d.o.o.
May 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025Construction and modelling of garments and cutting pattern production using Gerber AccuMark; clothes illustration; making and transferring cut images to overlays; assisting with calculations and creation of materials documents.
Clothing development and construction engineer at Fashion house NEBO d.o.o.
May 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025Digitized clothing parts; constructed and modelled garments and cutting patterns using Optitex; created cut images; transferred cut images to overlays; prepared materials for tailoring; performed machine/manual cutting of material, sorting and preparing tailored parts; assisted with sewing and material calculations and documentation.
Seller at Gap Outlet shop
February 28, 2023 - July 25, 2025Performed all professional activities related to the shop store.
Sales assistant at Home & Cook Outlet shop
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Performed all professional activities related to the shop store.
Seller at Tom Tailor Outletshop
June 30, 2020 - July 25, 2025Performed all professional activities related to the shop store.
Seller at Pastry shop Millennium
May 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Conducted all professional activities related to services.
Barmaid at Coffee shop Martinus
May 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Handled all professional activities related to services.
Technologist in the development of clothing at FireCat Group d.o.o.
May 1, 2024 - PresentResponsible for construction and modelling of garments and cutting pattern production using Gerber AccuMark software. Tasks include clothes illustration, creating and transferring cut images to overlays, and assisting with calculations and creation of materials documents.
Participant at USA Work & Travel program
October 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025Performed various professional service activities in hospitality settings including Boston Harbor Hotel, Koko coffee, and Legal Sea Foods. Improved language and communication skills, faced new challenges, and developed problem-solving abilities.
Clothing development and construction engineer at Fashion house NEBO d.o.o.
May 31, 2023 - July 25, 2025Digitized clothing parts and managed garment construction and pattern production using Optitex software. Involved in making cut images, transferring cut images to overlays, material laying and preparation for tailoring. Assisted in machine/manual cutting, sorting tailored parts, sewing, and preparing materials documentation.
Seller at Gap Outlet shop
February 28, 2023 - July 25, 2025Handled all professional activities related to store sales and customer service.
Sales assistant at Home & Cook Outlet shop
December 31, 2021 - July 25, 2025Performed all professional activities related to shop store operations and customer service.
Seller at Tom Tailor Outlet shop
June 30, 2020 - July 25, 2025Performed all professional sales and customer service activities in the outlet shop.
Seller at Pastry shop Millennium
May 31, 2019 - July 25, 2025Handled all service-related professional activities in the pastry shop.
Barmaid at Coffee shop Martinus
May 31, 2018 - July 25, 2025Performed all professional service-related activities as a barmaid in the coffee shop.
Technologist in the development of clothing at FireCat Group d.o.o.
May 1, 2024 - PresentConstructed and modeled garments and cutting pattern production in Gerber AccuMark; clothing illustration; created cut images and transferred them to cut overlays; assisted with calculations and creation of material documentation.
Service Staff / Hospitality Participant at Boston Harbor Hotel; Koko Coffee; Legal Sea Foods (USA Work & Travel program)
October 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Performed service-related duties, improved language and communication skills, faced new challenges and found solutions.
Clothing Development and Construction Engineer at Fashion House NEBO d.o.o.
May 31, 2023 - September 8, 2025Digitized clothing parts; constructed and modeled garments and cutting patterns in Optitex; made cut images; transferred to overlays; laid material on tailoring table; prepared material for tailoring; machine or manual cutting of material; sorted and prepared parts; assisted sewing; contributed to material calculations and documentation.
Seller at Gap Outlet Shop Zagreb
February 28, 2023 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to shop store including sales, customer service and merchandising.
Sales Assistant at Home & Cook Outlet Shop Zagreb
December 31, 2021 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to shop store.
Seller at Tom Tailor Outlet Shop Zagreb
June 30, 2020 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to shop store.
Seller at Millennium Pastry Shop Zagreb
May 31, 2019 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to services.
Barmaid at Coffee Shop Martinus Dugo Selo
May 31, 2018 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to services.
Technologist in the development of clothing at FireCat Group d.o.o.
May 1, 2024 - PresentConstruction and modelling of garments; cutting pattern production in Gerber AccuMark; clothes illustration; creating cut images and transferring to overlays; assisting with material calculations and documentation.
Hospitality worker at Boston Harbor Hotel; Koko coffee; Legal Sea Foods
October 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Performed service-related duties; improved language and communication skills; tackled new challenges and found practical solutions.
Clothing development and construction engineer at Fashion house NEBO d.o.o.
May 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Digitized clothing parts; constructed and modelled garments; created cut images and overlays; laid material for tailoring; prepared material for cutting and tailoring; assisted sewing; supported calculations and material documentation.
Seller at Gap Outlet shop
February 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to shop store operations.
Sales assistant at Home & Cook Outlet shop
December 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to shop store operations.
Seller at Tom Tailor Outlet shop
June 1, 2020 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to shop store operations.
Seller at Millennium
May 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to services at a pastry shop.
Barmaid at Coffee shop Martinus
May 1, 2018 - September 8, 2025All professional activities related to services.
Education
Bachelor of engineering at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021Clothing technician at High School of Fashion and Design, Zagreb
September 1, 2013 - May 31, 2017Master of engineering at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024Bachelor of engineering at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021Clothing technician at High School of Fashion and Design, Zagreb
September 1, 2013 - May 31, 2017Master of Engineering in Textile Technology and Engineering; Clothing Industrial Engineer at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2024Bachelor of Engineering in Textile Technology and Engineering; Industrial Design and Clothing Engineer at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021Master of Engineering in Textile Technology and Engineering; Clothing Industrial Engineer at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024Bachelor of Engineering in Textile Technology and Engineering; Industrial Design and Clothing Engineer at Faculty of Textile Technology, University of Zagreb
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021Clothing Technician at High School of Fashion and Design, Zagreb
October 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017Qualifications
Erasmus + Traineeship; development of master's degree
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Second place in the national „Clothing days” competition
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Rector’s award for team and scientific artistic work; exhibition „Sergije Glumac” at Klovićevi Dvori Gallery
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021First place at EIT Manufacturing Teaching Factories Competition (TFC) 2023/2024 on Deep Tech to solve the challenge "Sustainable Textile Waste Management Solution"
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024Erasmus+ Traineeship for master's degree development
January 1, 2024 - September 8, 2025Rector’s award for team and scientific artistic work
January 1, 2021 - September 8, 2025PlayStation Croatia collaboration – Aloy costume replica
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025PlayStation Croatia collaboration – Freya costume replica
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025First place at EIT Manufacturing Teaching Factories Competition (TFC) 2023/2024
January 1, 2023 - September 8, 2025Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment
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