Fashion and Design Instructor Opportunities

Concorde Education is seeking experienced and enthusiastic instructors for potential independent contractor assignments teaching Fashion Design to K–12 students. This course introduces the fashion industry through creativity, artistic expression, and practical design principles, covering fashion illustration, color theory, textiles, garment design, trend forecasting, branding, and the design process.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

Selected instructors may facilitate engaging, age-appropriate Fashion Design programs for elementary, middle, and/or high school students. Depending on the assignment, topics may include:

• 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 resources, students may create physical fashion accessories, garments, or prototypes, or focus on sketching, digital design, mood boards, fashion collections, branding, and other design-based projects.

Example final projects

• Fashion Collection — A series of original clothing or accessory designs developed around a shared theme or concept.
• Fashion Portfolio — A collection of fashion illustrations, technical drawings, mood boards, fabric selections, color palettes, and design concepts.
• Brand Identity Project — An original fashion brand incorporating a brand name, logo, target audience, marketing concept, and product line.
• Fashion Industry Presentation — A research-based project examining a designer, fashion movement, cultural influence, sustainable-fashion initiative, emerging trend, or career pathway.

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

Requirements

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 for students with varying levels of artistic experience.

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. Instructors may be asked to work with available school resources, Concorde-provided materials, or mutually agreed-upon instructional resources. Contractors should not purchase materials or incur reimbursable expenses unless specifically authorized in writing in advance.

Compensation

Compensation varies by assignment based on factors such as location, program requirements, schedule, subject matter, and experience. The compensation amount displayed for an available assignment represents the proposed rate for that specific opportunity. Contractors may choose whether to apply for or accept an assignment at the proposed rate and may communicate a different requested rate for consideration. Any final compensation terms will be established before an assignment is accepted.