Fashion Design Specialist

New York Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Fashion Design Specialist to inspire students through engaging fashion arts activities. This role involves organizing and leading classes, adapting lessons to meet students' needs, and fostering a love for creativity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fashion design, sewing, and teaching, along with excellent communication skills. Join a team dedicated to enriching the lives of students in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on the next generation of creative minds.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in fashion design and garment-making techniques.
• Experience teaching youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead fashion arts activities.
• Establish rules and objectives for lessons.

Skills

Fashion Design

Sewing

Illustration

Communication Skills

Teaching Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Some College

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

About Us

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

Summary

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the role of Fashion Design Specialist. In this role, you will organize, lead, and promote interest in fashion arts activities. Instructors utilize and adapt the New York State Arts Learning Standards to create an engaging and awarding activity that encourages participation in New York Edge programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in arts activities such as fashion design specialist, sewing, garment knowledge, and illustration of laying fabric.
• Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet the student’s needs.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in the activities and demonstrate the use of materials and equipment.
• Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing desired results.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.
• Progressive development of student skills leading to a final project
  
  

Required Skills

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of fashion design specialist/or sewing, a variety of art, illustration, and garment-making techniques, equipment, terminology, and vocabulary
• Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred
• Must be able to follow a curriculum
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual!
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
• May be required to walk up and down stairs.
• May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with the community at-large during trips or events.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; some college preferred
• A minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• A minimum of one year of teaching/coaching experience is required.
• Must have passion for New York Edge's mission and demonstrated interest in education and youth development.
• Candidates qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are also preferred.
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE

• 9-15 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday -- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
  
  

The Fashion Design Specialist will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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