Also called: Knit Programmer, Flat-Knit Technician, Shima Seiki / Stoll Programmer
Programs computerized knitting machines that make sweaters, sneaker uppers and seamless garments in one piece.
A designer hands you a sketch of a sneaker upper. You build it stitch by stitch in specialized software, run a sample on the machine, and tweak tension and yarn until it fits perfectly. You are half coder, half textile artist.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate's or bachelor's in textiles or fashion, plus software training.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Textile Technology, Fashion Design, Knitwear Design.
Growing about average. Small but growing with 3D knitting.
Medium risk for 10 years. Knitting software adds automation and AI pattern tools; skilled programmers for new 3D-knit products remain needed.
Classes: Computer science, Art, Geometry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-6063.
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