Tineke is a pattern maker, costume maker, dressmaker and educator with extensive experience in fashion, theater, dance and education.

From 2009 to 2015, she worked in the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Atelier, contributing to the Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear collections for both men and women, as well as serving a prestigious clientele.

She has also worked for the independent labels Les Animaux and Lundi Piscine.

In the world of theater and opera, during her time at Viktor & Rolf in the Netherlands, she collaborated with the Dutch National Opera & Ballet.

Since settling in Switzerland, she has collaborated with the Grand Théâtre de Genève,participating in productions including 200 Motels, Castor & Pollux, L'Italiana in Algeri, La Traviata, Idomeneo, Boléro and many others.

Alongside her creative work, she has shared her technical expertise for over 10 years with students at HEAD; teaching them how to create, develop, and elevate their projects.