Textile Designer - Knitwear Jobs

Textile Designer - Knitwear

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Textile Designer - Knitwear, in Coventry, RI. Pay Rate: $30 - $40/hr

Job Description

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 include:

• 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

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled