DIVNA MIJIĆ

I wasn’t born knowing what I wanted to be. But I knew how I wanted to feel — moved, useful, awake. I’ve always believed in creating things that mean something, whether that’s a line of code, a campaign, a photograph, or a connection. My work is guided by values I live by: show up fully, never fake the feeling, lead with care, and leave every place better than I found it. This isn’t just a portfolio. It’s a love letter to everything I believe in.

DIVNA, TRULY

Always been the outlier who felt the urge to right every wrong since age three. Happy, driven people can be a handful — and tend to piss off those at war with themselves, where joy becomes an act of radical rebellion. Sticking to the belief that “feeling too deeply” isn’t a flaw helped me connect, stay in tune with myself, and live more richly — messier, but truer. Paired with my insufferable hunger for adventure and change, you can bet it has led me through some of the ugliest, most brutal — but also magnificent and transformative — times of my life… yet.

WORKS

Here, you’ll find some of the projects I’ve worked on during my years of higher education, as well as personal passion projects and non-academic materials.

Pretty neat, right? Click on any image, arrow or toggle to see or learn more about each work.

eXPERIENCE

Aug 2025 – Present

teaching assistant

Built and maintained Odoo e-commerce site with 2,000+ products, managing database and workflows. Designed web layouts in Figma and implemented client-specific features. Streamlined site structure, content organization, and store management.

junior web developer

Maintained 5+ WordPress client sites with updates, popups, blogs, and features with Elementor. Gathered requirements and ensured accurate implementation. Optimized usability, performance, and basic security.

head of graphic design department

Project management, creating visuals and promotional material. Coordinating designers and external partners to meet deadlines. Led design team; ensured timely print & digital delivery. Designed merchandise and promotional materials

Sep – Dec 2022/23

teaching assistant

Guided students in labs & projects; gave tips and troubleshooting. Supported design tasks and helped students apply best practices. Assisting students during course lectures and lab exercises. Monitoring attendance during multiple weekly instructions

lEADERSHIP

software & embedded systems engineer

Designed materials for student initiatives at national meetings
Collaborated with senior leadership to convey ideas visually

founder & president

Designed materials for student initiatives at national meetings
Collaborated with senior leadership to convey ideas visually

head of social activities

Designed materials for student initiatives at national meetings
Collaborated with senior leadership to convey ideas visually

head of events & finances

Designed materials for student initiatives at national meetings
Collaborated with senior leadership to convey ideas visually

cLASS OF 2025

Rochester Institute of Technology, USA

Head of Events & Finances RIT Croatia SGHot Wheelz props & controls memberFounder & president Helping Paws volunteer clubBusiness Exploration Club memberArt club vice presidentFreshmen & Erasmus Peer mentorLibrary aide

Professional references available upon request