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Textile Designer - Knitwear

PDS Defense Inc.

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Coventry, RI
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Textile Designer - Knitwear, in Coventry, RI. Job ID#216729

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
* 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

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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About Us
PDS Defense offers talent acquisition and SOW/Engineering solutions in the aerospace, defense, machinery, communications, energy, technology, and service industries. We’re focused on developing strong, lasting relationships with our customers to deliver creative and comprehensive solutions that support their talent acquisition strategies. Our flexible business model allows us to provide not only solutions for contract and direct opportunities, but also offload engineering design services, SOW projects, and more. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, PDS Defense ensures fulfillment of your human capital needs by delivering quality talent in minimal time. We also have one of the best records for contractor longevity among staffing agencies. That translates into more stable workforces, smoother operations, and better results for our customers. If you’re looking for a talent acquisition partner that is as focused on your success as you are, PDS Defense is the answer.
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