Hi, I'm Caoimhe, a passionate Senior Fashion Designer with extensive experience in designing ladies and kids wear. I love translating high-end trends into commercial designs and work closely with clients to deliver collections that truly reflect their vision. I enjoy working in fast-paced environments where creativity and strong attention to detail are essential. I have a background in Jewellery & Object Design and have completed additional courses in Fashion Buying and Evening Fashion Design. Besides designing, I take pride in training junior designers and assisting print teams. When I am not working, I enjoy travelling, visiting art galleries, and staying active with aerial hoop and pilates.

Caoimhe O’Toole

Hi, I'm Caoimhe, a passionate Senior Fashion Designer with extensive experience in designing ladies and kids wear. I love translating high-end trends into commercial designs and work closely with clients to deliver collections that truly reflect their vision. I enjoy working in fast-paced environments where creativity and strong attention to detail are essential. I have a background in Jewellery & Object Design and have completed additional courses in Fashion Buying and Evening Fashion Design. Besides designing, I take pride in training junior designers and assisting print teams. When I am not working, I enjoy travelling, visiting art galleries, and staying active with aerial hoop and pilates.

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Hi, I’m Caoimhe, a passionate Senior Fashion Designer with extensive experience in designing ladies and kids wear. I love translating high-end trends into commercial designs and work closely with clients to deliver collections that truly reflect their vision. I enjoy working in fast-paced environments where creativity and strong attention to detail are essential.

I have a background in Jewellery & Object Design and have completed additional courses in Fashion Buying and Evening Fashion Design. Besides designing, I take pride in training junior designers and assisting print teams. When I am not working, I enjoy travelling, visiting art galleries, and staying active with aerial hoop and pilates.

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Work Experience

Senior Fashion Designer at Styletex Ltd
August 1, 2021 - Present
Design ladies & kids wear woven and jersey garments. Work closely with clients, attend regular meetings, presenting and developing ranges with their buyers & designers. Adapt high end trends into commercial designs and forecast seasons. Create specs and tech packs, liaise with pattern makers and garment technicians. Oversee sample development and deadlines. Attend European sourcing trade shows and travel for research. Delegate tasks and train junior designers. Assist print team with prints and pantone checks.
Admin Administrator at Styletex Ltd
August 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Generated and maintained weekly critical paths. Ensured MOQs and lead times for quality fabrics at competitive prices. Managed lab dips, pantones, digital and strike offs. Examined shipping fabrics for quality compliance. Submitted fabric testing to meet customer requirements and conducted risk assessments on garments. Analyzed customer weekly sales.
Visual Merchandiser / Retail assistant at Penneys
August 31, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Created eye-catching visual displays to lead customers through the store. Followed style guides and trend briefs updating store windows and trend rooms. Designed new wall and floor layouts. Changed displays to promote new product launches. Worked independently in a fast-paced environment staying current with trends, influencers, social media and competitors.

Education

BA Hons at National College of Art & Design
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2019
Portfolio Preparation (FETAC Level 5) at Choláiste Dhulaigh
September 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015

Qualifications

Evening Fashion Design / Garment Construction
May 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Fashion Buying (Association Certificate)
January 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021

Industry Experience

Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality