Fashion Design Instructor
- Kitchener, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Sessional Part-Time | Fashion Design Instructor | In-Person
ZC Academy is seeking a skilled Fashion Design Instructor to teach Children, Teenagers and Adults within our structured Fashion Program.
Responsibilities
- Deliver classes using the approved ZC Academy Fashion curriculum.
- Teach garment construction, sewing techniques, patternmaking, fitting and garment finishing.
- Guide learners in textiles, fashion illustration, design development and portfolio work.
- Introduce technical fashion communication, including Adobe Illustrator, technical flats and tech packs where applicable.
- Support introductory 3D fashion workflows using CLO and/or Browzwear where qualified.
- Lead practical projects, demonstrations, critiques, fittings and competency-based assessments.
- Adapt instruction to different age groups and skill levels.
- Maintain a safe, organized and professional studio environment.
- Track attendance, learner progress and required assessment evidence.
- Support Academy showcases, exhibitions and program activities.
- Uphold ZC Academy’s values of creativity, excellence, discipline, stewardship and purpose.
Qualifications
- Strong practical experience in fashion design, garment construction or apparel development.
- Competence in sewing, patternmaking, fitting and garment finishing.
- Good understanding of textiles and fabric behaviour.
- Ability to teach technical skills clearly and confidently.
- Strong communication, organization and classroom-management skills.
- Relevant fashion education, certification or equivalent industry experience.
Strong Assets
- Adobe Illustrator for fashion.
- Tech packs and technical documentation.
- CLO 3D or Browzwear VStitcher.
- Digital patternmaking/CAD.
- Tailoring, couture or advanced garment construction.
- Teaching, mentoring or training experience.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Teach the approved fashion curriculum to children, teenagers, and adults, covering garment construction, sewing, patternmaking, textiles, illustration, and applicable digital fashion tools. Lead practical projects and assessments, track learner progress, maintain a safe and organized studio, and support Academy showcases and activities.
Requirements
Candidates need practical fashion design, garment construction, or apparel development experience, with competence in sewing, patternmaking, fitting, garment finishing, and textiles. Relevant fashion education, certification, or equivalent industry experience is required, along with clear teaching, communication, organization, and classroom-management abilities.
Skills
- Garment Construction
- Sewing
- Patternmaking
- Fitting
- Garment Finishing
- Textiles
- Fashion Illustration
- Fashion Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Technical Flats
- Tech Packs
- CLO 3D
- Browzwear VStitcher
- Digital Patternmaking
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
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Categories
- Education
- Art & Design
- Creative & Media
- Retail
Keywords
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Curriculum
- Garment Construction
- Sewing Techniques
- Patternmaking
- Fitting
- Garment Finishing
- Textiles
- Fabric Behaviour
- Fashion Illustration
- Design Development
- Portfolio Development
- Technical Fashion Communication
- Adobe Illustrator
- Technical Flats
- Tech Packs
- CLO 3D
- Browzwear VStitcher
- Digital Patternmaking
- CAD
- Tailoring
- Couture
- Practical Projects
- Competency-Based Assessment
- Studio Safety
- Learner Progress Tracking
- Teaching
- Mentoring
- Classroom Management