Job Description

As a Technology Entrepreneur – Textile Integration, you will be required to:

• Identify and frame innovation opportunities by uncovering gaps, inefficiencies, and unmet needs in existing textile and material offerings, translating them into clear, actionable concepts
• Drive end-to-end material innovation and new product development, transforming initial product ideas into engineered knit constructions while exploring novel structures, fibers, yarns, blends and finishes
• Engineer and program knit constructions based on finalized product patterns, design specifications, and functional requirements, ensuring alignment with intended product performance
• Translate consumer insights and brand briefs into material solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, performance, manufacturability, and cost
• Develop and validate prototypes through structured knitting trials, evaluating material performance, hand feel, durability, and production feasibility
• Conduct testing and performance validation in accordance with customer-specific test protocols and product requirements
• Continuously explore emerging materials and technologies, including innovative yarns, knit and weave structures, and advanced processing and finishing techniques
• Challenge conventional material and product standards by pushing beyond existing specifications to develop novel, high-value material propositions
• Build a differentiated material portfolio that strengthens product positioning, creates market distinction, and supports compelling brand storytelling
• Own the complete innovation lifecycle, from ideation and concept development through prototyping, testing, validation, and handover for production scale-up, capturing key learnings at every stage
• Collaborate cross-functionally with knit design, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure innovations are technically feasible, commercially viable, and market-ready

The ideal candidate should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, combined with substantial hands-on experience in textile/knitting technology and product development
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of the knitting and textile platforms, including engineered circular knit, flat knit, seamless/engineered knit, warp knit and lace technologies.
• Working experience in knitting programming software such as Stoll M1+, APEX 3, and Create+ and creativity beyond regular machine programs
• Using this understanding to identify opportunities for product innovation, differentiation, cost optimization and commercially viable solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of yarns, material properties, and functional performance and concept creation
• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of knitting structures, machinery, and processes
• A proven track record of concept development, translating problems or market opportunities into tangible material or product concepts
• A curious, experimental mindset with a strong willingness to explore, test, and refine ideas through hands-on trials
• Strong technical knowledge combined with commercial and consumer awareness
• The ability to work independently in ambiguous and less-defined problem spaces
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across design, technical, and business teams
• Certifications or coursework in Pattern Technology, Textile Design, Product Development, or Innovation Management would be a strong advantage