Fashion Designer jobs in Tulsa, OK

Clary Sage College is seeking a Fashion Design Instructor Substitute! Associate's or Bachelor's degrees in design, fine arts, or related fields are preferred. Must have a minimum of three years of fashion design industry field experience. Knowledge of textiles, fashion trends, color theory, and design concepts is essential. Must have a commitment to and demonstrated experience in education and student development. Extremely creative and stylish; documented history in the fashion industry; possess effective communication skills; knowledge of subject areas: history, business, pattern-making, sewing, retailing, marketing, fashion sketching, and CAD. The job of a Fashion Design Instructor involves providing the necessary education to create designs for apparel, shoes, and accessories. Predict buyer trends through research; assist with curriculum development including hand-drawn and computer-aided design; knowledge of materials and color theory.

The ideal candidate will have a warm and friendly attitude with a sincere desire to see students succeed in the Fashion Design industry by encouraging innovative design, critical thinking, and effective communication. Substitute/As-needed position for a hybrid program with both on-campus and distance education online instructing. Distance education requires instructors to provide their own hardware (PC or Mac Computer), software, and Internet service when working remotely. Licensed by OBPVS.

• Teach students in-person and online classes (using Zoom) through lectures, discussions, and in the lab with hands-on training
• Conduct weekly "live" video lectures and/or discussions as needed
• Counsel students in a professional manner, offering constructive, encouraging, and timely feedback
• Participate actively in course discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another. Use this opportunity to shape discussion, call attention to other approaches, and answer specific questions raised by students.
• Assesses students’ progress by grading assignments, exams, and other work
• Document grades and attendance, post to transcript accordingly, maintain a working knowledge of Canvas
• Perform a variety of instructional assistance, tutoring, and related support functions as needed
• Adhere to curriculum expectations to ensure accreditation standards are met
• Support student retention by reviewing individual completion of learning activities, monitoring attendance, and contacting students as necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Who We Are:

Community HigherEd Institute is Oklahoma’s only private non-profit technical college system based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that is dedicated to improving the lives of aspiring professionals through each of its three campuses, Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College.

Established in 1995, The College’s mission is to transform lives and contribute to society by providing career-focused higher education opportunities that empower students to obtain successful employment, develop leadership skills, and serve their communities. The College culture is encapsulated in the C.A.R.E.S acronym that highlights the engrained mentality of all members of faculty, staff, and administration alike: courtesy, accountability, respect, excellence, and success.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 verifiable recent years' fashion design experience is required
• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
• Working knowledge CAD program is a plus
• Experience with Canvas and Zoom is a plus
• Teaching experience preferred
• Communication and customer service skills