Work with Textile.org
Remote contractor roles that help students, labs, and creators build the future of technical textiles. Flexible hours. Clear deliverables. Apply on Upwork. Your work helps make textile education easier to access worldwide.
Entry level · Part time
Textile Engineering Specialist
Help build coursework for Textile.org. Review draft lessons, add quizzes, source images or short clips, and script brief instructor segments. Keep modules organized in Moodle so instructors can ship on time.
- Draft 5 to 10 quiz questions per lesson with answer keys
- Source 2 to 4 images or clips per lesson with proper attribution
- Outline 60 to 90 second instructor script prompts
- Organize files, labels, and question banks in Moodle
- Must have: foundational textiles knowledge, strong writing, detail focus
- Time and budget: part time to 10 hrs per week, target 10 to 30 USD per hour via Upwork
Apply 3 to 5 sentences on your background, one short writing sample, weekly availability and timezone. Include the word "loom".
Entry level · Media
Textile Media Specialist
Turn lab and workshop footage into engaging short videos for social channels that inspire people to build. Strong hooks, readable captions, and tight pacing. Sample energy and pacing: reference.
- Deliver 6 to 12 shorts per week at 15 to 45 seconds
- Add captions, intro hooks, light motion graphics, and music
- Create thumbnail frames and platform-ready exports
- Keep source files and exports tidy with consistent naming
- Must have: portfolio of short-form edits, strong pacing, clean file hygiene
- Time and budget: ongoing, flexible hours, target 10 to 30 USD per hour via Upwork
Apply 3 links to your best edits, your toolchain and turnaround time, preferred pricing, weekly capacity. Include the word "weft".
Advanced · Teaching
Textile Engineering Adjunct Professor
Develop and teach an online course in technical textiles. Topics include technical embroidery, composites, smart textiles, testing, and manufacturing methods. Build in Moodle and teach one run with weekly office hours and timely feedback.
- Course build: syllabus and 12 to 14 weekly modules
- Assessments: problem sets, quizzes, project briefs, and rubrics
- Coordination: align outcomes with Textile.org's course map and industry skills
- Compensation: 3,000 USD for course development and 3,000 USD for one teaching run
- Total potential per course: 6,000 USD as a contractor via Upwork
Apply CV or Google Scholar link, 1 to 2 sample syllabi or module outlines, brief teaching philosophy, and proposed course titles. Include the word "warp".
Independent contractor via Upwork. No employment sponsorship. Applicants must be legally able to perform this work in their location.