Knit Programmer & Developer

Part time or ZZP position on track for future full time position
 
About the job
 Our growing company is seeking a Knit Programmer/Developer to complement our knit product development and production team. The Knit Programmer/Developer should have a passion for knit and materials, and the experience and technical expertise to back this up. The job will involve collaborating with Product Developers, Architects and Designers, and our Production team to develop and manufacture 3D forms on flatbed knitting machines.
  
  
 Responsibilities
 The Knit Programmer/Developer should have experience in programming and operating industrial flat-bed knitting machines, as well as understanding the material landscape and production processes specific to knit. While collaborating with our in-house design and production team, the Knit Programmer/Developer will be constantly prototyping, and consistently working towards taking our products and solutions to the design community. 
This involves not just making beautiful objects, but also the navigation of the certifications and code requirements in EMEA, implementing Standard Operating Procedures behind file management and production processes, and assisting software developers to bring automation to the knit process. Working closely with Ownership and Senior Design staff, the Knit Programmer/Developer will not only be able to create beautiful works, but will see their work installed and displayed through Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
  
  
 Does the below describe you? 

• Already living in Amsterdam
• Fluent in English. Dutch is a bonus.
• Great Communication & Client Management Skills: verbally and graphically.
• Ability to work independently & with a team to see a project through from concept to completion

 
 If this also describes you, please contact us directly as we already want to hire you.
 

• Working knowledge of STOLL software platforms and machine operations 
• Industrial prototyping, production experience
• Knit materials and equipment sourcing and supplier relations
• Connoisseur of knitting industry latest developments in complex and innovative designs, materials, technologies, and processes
• Experience in Adobe Software Suite
• Working knowledge of Rhino or other 3D modelling platforms
• 3-5 years working experience in Knitwear, Textiles, Architecture, Product Design, or Fashion
• Have opinions about architecture, design, and fashion
• Listen to Spotify more than you watch Netflix