Fashion Design Instructor

The Unincorporated Life•Los Angeles, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Unincorporated Life is seeking unique and talented Fashion Design Instructors for its entrepreneurial school for kids focused on fashion design, product development, and brand-building. For over a decade, the school has provided a creative platform for young entrepreneurs to develop innovative ideas from concept to completion. The instructors will teach students the principles of brand-building and product development in an environment that nurtures the creative process. The school's mission is to empower students to create what's in their mind's eye, fostering freedom through ideas and helping them break free from the 'rat race' by developing personal brands through garments, products, and more.

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 style.

Responsibilities

Teach students the principles behind brand-building and product development.
Translate technical 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.
Instruct students on creating evening gowns, superhero outfits, street punk garb, and other unique expressions.
Withstand the heat of high-intensity fashion shows and last-minute alterations.
Help fearless young designers bring wild ideas to life.