$30.00-40.00/hour
1st Shift
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. Bachelor’s Degree encouraged.
· Portfolio required.