FASHION DESIGN INSTRUCTOR

The Unincorporated Life Llc•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unincorporated Life, an entrepreneurial school for kids focused on fashion design, product development, and brand-building, is seeking unique and talented Fashion Design Instructors. For over a decade, the school has provided a creative platform for young entrepreneurs to develop innovative ideas from concept to completion. The instructors teach brand-building and product development principles in an environment that nurtures the creative process. The school's mission is to help people break free from the rat race by developing personal brands through garments, products, and more, offering a unique blend of fashion, fun, business, and branding.

Requirements

Technically-skilled fashion designer.
Strong, competent sewer.
Studied fashion design and graduated or achieved a level of proficiency equal to a full degree.
Solid command of industrial machines.
Working knowledge of myriad fabric types.
Sewing: 2 years (Required)
Pattern Making: 2 years (Required)
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, youth-centered, creative environment.
Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before start date.

Nice To Haves

Charismatic, energetic, and patient personality.
Passion for fashion and ability to express unique personality through dress.

Responsibilities

Teach young designers the principles behind brand-building and product development.
Translate fashion design knowledge to students.
Draft custom patterns for a variety of garments.
Guide students in creating a vision board, cutting, sewing, and constructing a garment.
Assist students in developing a customer profile and logo for their brand.
Work on diverse garment types including evening gowns, superhero outfits, and street punk garb.
Manage a group of 4 students.
Withstand the heat of high-intensity fashion shows and last-minute alterations.