NORAH SUZANNE NOONAN
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Aspiring Textile Colorist with professional experience supporting color development and production. Skilled in reviewing lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk submissions, managing color libraries, tracking styles through the production lifecycle, and communicating color corrections with cross-functional teams and factories. Strong understanding of textile materials, dye processes, and color theory, with exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Color Systems Intern
Dreamwear
New York, New York
06.2026 - Current
- Organized and maintained color library of Pantones, Coloro, Archroma, and original samples, enhancing accessibility for design teams.
- Assisted in reviewing and analyzing lab dips, strike-offs and bulk for artwork layout, print technique, hand-feel.
- Ensured accurate color representation for design consistency using Spectralight QC/CM LITE GTI light boxes, supporting quality standards in production.
Fiber Art Lab Monitor
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, USA
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Organized and maintained fiber lab daily, ensuring 50+ tools were accessible for students' projects.
- Applied safety protocols for operating heavy-duty machinery, including heat press, industrial dye stoves, and quilting machines, while training peers on safe usage.
- Assisted students with technical issues during lab sessions.
Cashier
Central Market HEB
Dallas, Texas
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Handled cash transactions while ensuring efficient and accurate checkout processes.
- Provided exceptional customer service through friendly interactions and engaging small talk.
- Ensured neat packing of grocery bags for enhanced customer experience.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio - Textiles
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2026
Skills
- Understanding of Color Theory
- Understanding of fabric structures
- Visual color sense
- Knowledge of fiber types
- Fiber & Textile Chemistry
- Knowledge of lab dips and strike-offs
- Ability to handle multiple projects
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- Collaboration with coworkers
- Communication skills
- Quality control
- Color Analysis
Timeline
Color Systems Intern
Dreamwear
06.2026 - Current
Fiber Art Lab Monitor
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
01.2024 - 05.2026
Cashier
Central Market HEB
03.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio - Textiles
School of The Art Institute of Chicago