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Job Title - Textile Designer - Knitwear
Job Location - Coventry, RI 02816
Job Duration - 12 months contract
Position Summary
Response Technologies is seeking a Textile Designer with STOLL flat knitting experience to support the development of high-performance textile products. This role is ideal for a strong knitwear designer proficient in STOLL M1 software, capable of building clean, production-ready knit programs, and comfortable working in a collaborative, technically oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and program knit structures using STOLL M1 (M1plus)
- Develop prototypes on STOLL flat knitting machines (CMS series preferred)
- Translate product concepts into functional knit designs
- Optimize knit structures for fit, durability, and manufacturability
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams
- Troubleshoot knit issues (yarn behavior, tension, defects)
- Maintain organized libraries of knit programs and standards
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in knitwear design or knit programming
- Hands-on experience with STOLL flat knitting machines
- Proficiency in STOLL M1 software
- Strong understanding of yarns and knit structures
- Ability to independently develop and refine knit programs
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in performance or technical textiles
- Familiarity with ADF / rapid prototyping environments
- Exposure to coated or laminated textile systems
Education Requirement
- Minimum, HS Diploma. Bachelors Degree encouraged
- Portfolio required
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Experience:
- Knit programming: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $40