The Fashion Design Instructor is responsible for delivering an engaging, student-centered after-school program introducing students to fashion design, textile customization, and garment embellishment techniques. The instructor brings energy, creativity, and a passion for youth development to every session, creating a studio culture that is welcoming, expressive, and skill-building.
This position requires hands-on instruction in the safe and creative use of heat press equipment, iron-on vinyl and transfers, rhinestones and embellishments, fabric paint, and other customization tools applied to shirts, hats, hoodies, pants, tote bags, and other apparel items.
Instructional Responsibilities
Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging after-school fashion design lessons aligned with program goals and appropriate for middle school students (grades 6–8)Teach hands-on techniques including heat press operation, HTV (heat transfer vinyl) cutting and application, iron-on embellishments, rhinestoning, fabric paint, screen printing basics, and garment customizationDhasa Care | After-School Programs | Fashion Design Instructor
Guide students through design projects involving shirts, hoodies, hats, pants, tote bags, jackets, and other apparel and accessoriesIntroduce students to fundamental design concepts: color theory, layout, typography on garments, brand identity, and personal styleDifferentiate instruction to support students at varying skill levels, from beginners to those with prior creative experienceIncorporate elements of fashion history, streetwear culture, and the business side of fashion (entrepreneurship, pricing, branding) as supplemental contentPay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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