Business of Fashion Instructor

Made Institute is Philadelphia's premier independent fashion design and sewing school.

We offer a full curriculum designed to help emerging designers launch successful capsule collections and fashion businesses.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced fashion industry professional to teach our Business of Fashion course. The ideal candidate has current, real-world experience running or managing a fashion business and can teach students the full scope of launching and sustaining a fashion brand.

Required Skills & Experience
Candidates must have most or all of the following:

Experience running or managing a small to medium-sized fashion brand.
Knowledge of sourcing and access to relevant supplier/manufacturer resources.
Understanding of wholesale and retail models, including direct to consumer.
Experience with production and manufacturing processes (domestic and/or overseas).
Proficiency in pricing, costing, and margin strategy.
Ability to teach business plan creation and financial planning for fashion brands.
Experience registering and legally structuring a fashion business.
Knowledge of marketing, branding, PR, and social media strategies specific to fashion.
Understanding of sustainability and ethical production in business operations.
Familiarity with fashion technology platforms (e-commerce tools, digital line sheets, inventory systems, etc.).
Strong commitment to student success and mentorship.

Schedule
Virtual classes are scheduled weekly for Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, beginning in mid July 2026 to end of September 2026. Classes are all virtual except for the final critique which takes place in our studio.

Work Location
Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19103