Textile Artist & Designer

Specializing in traditional screen-printing techniques and digital print designs

About Me

I specialise in traditional screen-printing techniques along with digital print designs developed from hand printed motifs. My work is deeply inspired by my hometown of Dromintee and the folklore-rich landscapes of Slieve Gullion Mountain that continues to inform the textures, colours, and stories within my textiles.

I'm now seeking a collaborative and hands-on print studio environment where I can continue refining my process-led practice, develop new work, and contribute meaningfully to a creative community.

Experience

Marketing Executive

Bedeck Limited Nov 2024 - Present

As part of the in-house team at a leading UK homeware brand, I manage social content with a focus on visual storytelling and brand alignment.

  • Design graphics for campaigns and daily posts
  • Plan and schedule content for Instagram, Facebook & TikTok
  • Collaborate with designers and photographers
  • Write captions, taglines, and campaign copy
  • Support influencer partnerships, product launches, and email campaigns

This role has strengthened my design eye, content creation skills, and understanding of brand communication skills I bring back into my own creative practice and developing the business side of being a creative.

Skills

Printmaking and Dyeing

  • Traditional screen-printing: single & multi-layer
  • Hand-painting screens - specialized process throughout final year
  • Direct dyeing, acid dyeing, cross dyeing, and resist dyeing
  • Textile manipulation techniques (heat transfer printing, bonding, Devoré)
  • Heat setting and fabric finishing techniques
  • Knowledge of fabric behaviours (cotton, linen, silk blends)

Design Development

  • Drawing, painting, mark-making for motif creation
  • Photoshop for digital repeat design & colour refinement
  • Colour mixing and pigment preparation
  • Moodboarding & visual storytelling

Studio Practice

  • Confident working in shared studio environments
  • Screen prep, emulsion coating, exposing & cleaning
  • Fabric underlay, cutting, hanging, and mounting prints
  • Health & safety conscious and detail-oriented

Education

Ulster University Belfast

BA Hons in Textile Art, Design and Fashion

First-Class Honours

2021 - 2024

Southern Regional College Newry

ULA Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Distinction

2020

Notable Achievements

  • Ulster University Deans List for Academic Year 2022/23
  • 2-Time All-Ireland Boxing Silver Medal Winner
  • 6-Time Ulster Boxing Champion

Contact

Phone

07389852805

Email

cigfamccoy100@gmail.com

Address

14a Newry Road Forkhill, BT359RN

Reference

Anna Duffy

Printed Textiles Lecturer

Phone: 028 9536 5857

Email: al.duffy@ulster.ac.uk