Knit & Programming Apprenticeship

BYBORRE is looking for someone who would like to learn knitting & programming skills and support our internal lab execute exciting projects.

BYBORRE Knit & Programming Apprenticeship

The Knit & Programming Apprentice position is a full-time 6‑month apprenticeship position to help talents gain working experience as a Knit Engineer. The goal of this program is to train and equip talented individuals to become the next generation of knitters and programmers.

This position offers the opportunity to experience up close how a world‑leading textile innovative knit lab runs. You will get the chance to grow within, and contribute to, a fast‑paced, innovative working environment. It’s a 6‑month program where we focus on expanding your knowledge about knitting machines, yarn and sampling processes, whilst gaining hands‑on experience. The learning focus will be both on knitting on the machine, programming knit files, and operational tasks.

You will be part of our Knit Lab team and will be working closely with our Knit Technician and Engineers. BYBORRE is a close‑knit team and will support and help you to grow if you step up to this exciting challenge.

• Learn more about the different circular knitting machines in our studio and gain hands‑on experience in operating our circular knitting machines.
• Be working alongside and supporting our Knit Engineer team knitting swatches from our Create™ platform.
• Learn how to program for circular knitting machines.
• Learn more about the textile development process, from design to final production.
• Be working on your personal development plan focused on learning knitting & programming.
• Gain hands‑on experience in operational flows from orders to shipments.
• Get the opportunity to be part of a full production chain.
• Grow your yarn knowledge.

During the course of the program you will learn more about:

• What knitting is and how circular knitting machines work.
• How to operate and troubleshoot circular knitting machines.
• Programming knit files for circular knitting machines.
• How an operational flow works.

What we’re looking for in the ideal candidate. Not all of these are must haves, so please take the leap to get in touch even if you don’t feel you meet all criteria:

• Recently graduated from an ideally technically or knit/textile focussed education who wants to gain more working experience.
• Already have (some) knitting on and programming for (circular) knitting machines.
• Interest in and inspired by textile and knits.
• Problem solving skills to find solutions for technical problems.
• Self‑starting attitude, resourcefulness and ability to show initiative.
• Basic Excel skills.
• Proficiency in English (our studio language).
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty and ask questions.
• Eager to learn fast and develop yourself.

We can currently only accept applications from applicants from the EU/EEA & Switzerland, or people who have a Dutch study‑, arbeid vrij toegestaan‑, or job‑seeking year residence permit.

• Be part of a multi‑disciplinary, international team in Amsterdam.
• Gain experience working in a scale‑up environment and build a strong network.
• Gain knowledge about a unique world merging tech and textiles.
• Be part of something bigger, with the opportunity to make a positive impact with your work.
• Daily healthy office lunch, drinks & snacks.
• A steep learning curve and dynamic, creative and collaborative work environment.

Did we get you excited to join our team? Then we'd love to hear from you, apply now!

• Be part of a close‑knit and international team (+/-20 people) in Amsterdam.
• Mix of experts in different fields (knit engineers, textile designers, in‑house digital team and more).
• As Knit & Programming Apprentice, you will be a part of both the operations team, working closely with our knit engineers, operations specialists and design experts, while reporting directly to our senior knit engineer and Operations Lead.

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