Fashion and Design Instructor Opportunities

POTENTIAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Concorde Education is seeking experienced and enthusiastic instructors for potential Fashion Design instructional assignments with K-12 students.

This course introduces students to the exciting world of fashion design, combining creativity, artistic expression, and practical design principles. Students explore the fashion industry while developing foundational skills in fashion illustration, color theory, textiles, garment design, trend forecasting, branding, and the fashion design process.

This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available opportunities. Availability of assignments varies based on school and client needs, and there is no guarantee of placement, minimum hours, or future assignments.

ASSIGNMENT SCOPE

Selected instructors may facilitate engaging, age-appropriate Fashion Design programs for elementary, middle, and/or high school students.

Depending on the specific assignment, instructors may guide students through topics such as:

Fashion illustration and sketching
Elements and principles of fashion design
Color theory and developing color palettes
Textiles, fabrics, patterns, and materials
Garment and accessory design
Fundamentals of garment construction
Mood boards and visual storytelling
Trend research and forecasting
Fashion branding and product development
Creating a fashion collection
Fashion history and influential designers
Cultural influences on fashion and design
Sustainable and ethical fashion
Fashion marketing and target audiences
Digital fashion design, where appropriate
Careers within fashion and related creative industries

Programs should emphasize creativity, experimentation, problem-solving, visual communication, and design thinking.

Depending on available materials, facilities, and the scope of the individual assignment, students may have opportunities to create physical fashion accessories, garments, or prototypes. Physical garment construction is not required for all assignments. Programs may instead focus on sketching, digital design, mood boards, fashion collections, branding, and other design-based projects.

EXAMPLE FINAL PROJECTS AND ARTIFACTS

Student work may culminate in projects such as:

Fashion Collection - A series of original clothing or accessory designs developed around a shared theme, concept, or source of inspiration.

Fashion Portfolio - A collection of fashion illustrations, technical drawings, mood boards, fabric or textile selections, color palettes, and original design concepts.

Brand Identity Project - An original fashion brand incorporating elements such as a brand name, logo, target audience, marketing concept, and proposed product line.

Fashion Industry Presentation - A research-based project examining a designer, fashion movement, cultural influence, sustainable-fashion initiative, emerging trend, or career pathway within the fashion industry.

Specific projects and instructional approaches may vary based on student age, program length, available resources, and the requirements of the individual assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Potential contractors should demonstrate relevant knowledge, professional experience, educational experience, and/or training in one or more areas related to fashion, including:

Fashion design
Fashion illustration
Apparel or textile design
Sewing or garment construction
Visual arts or design
Fashion merchandising or marketing
Costume design
Digital fashion design
Art, design, or fashion education

Experience working with children or teenagers in a classroom, after-school, camp, workshop, tutoring, coaching, or similar environment is preferred.

Instructors should be able to communicate fashion and design concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate manner and create an inclusive environment in which students with varying levels of artistic experience can participate successfully.

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Materials, equipment, curriculum resources, and technology vary by assignment and school location.

Contractors will receive information regarding available resources and assignment expectations before accepting an opportunity. Depending on the assignment, instructors may be asked to work with available school resources, Concorde-provided materials, or mutually agreed…