Fashion Design Teaching Artist

Venice Arts ignites, expands, and transforms the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth

through photography and film education, and uses our participatory storytelling practice to

amplify the voices of underrepresented communities around the world.

Venice Arts is seeking a creative educator to join our team this summer to lead our Fashion

Design workshop!

In this 2-week-workshop students will illustrate their own fashion line with 3 unique looks that

share a unifying color or pattern. Students will have the opportunity to apply mixed media

elements using fabric and paper samples to their 2D model.

Schedule

July 21-August 1, 2025; Monday-Friday; 8:30am-12:30pm

Consideration for rehire is based on performance and availability. Additional hours include

training, syllabus development and 1:1 meetings with the Director of Education.

Compensation

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Entry level teaching artists begin with a teaching rate

of $30 per hour. Class prep, syllabus writing (up to 8 hours), and mandatory training are paid

at an administrative rate of $25/hour.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational knowledge of illustration as well as fashion

design. Teaching artists are expected to create theme-based projects that ignite the creativity

and storytelling skills of their students! Candidates should also have an interest and a passion

for working with under-resourced and underserved youth. As well as, knowledge or interest in

developing their ability to engage with students from a trauma-informed and culturally

competent lens. Finally, candidates will have a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives,

and experiences, and will create a welcoming environment for all students.

Venice Arts provides templates, examples and 1:1 support to help each teacher craft a fun and

exciting workshop. Venice Arts requires all teaching artists to attend paid training and allow

for classroom observations, and feedback. We look for educators who are eager to continue

learning and excited to collaborate with their peers.

● Prior experience working with youth ages 10-18 is required

● At least one year of teaching experience preferred

● Familiarity with project-based learning and interactive teaching

● A foundational understanding of illustration and fashion design

● A foundational understanding of visual storytelling

● Experience with Mac computers and iPads

● Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred

We strongly prefer applicants who view teaching as an extension of their artistic practice and

are interested in building a sustained working relationship with Venice Arts.