Key Skills

Job Description

INTI is looking for a Knitwear Designer A new chapter is beginning at INTI. We are growing and looking for an experienced freelance knitwear designer to work closely with our CEO and creative director on the development of future collections. INTI stands for handmade, limited-edition knitwear made from baby alpaca, entirely produced in Ecuador. We combine exceptional materials with creativity and craftsmanship, with a special connection between design and the people who make our garments. For the development of one collection per year, we are looking for someone who combines strong technical expertise with a creative mindset. Someone who enjoys collaborating with our creative director, exploring new ideas and experimenting with materials, structures and techniques, while ensuring that creative concepts can be translated into technically sound, high-quality hand-knitted garments. Who are we looking for? An experienced fashion and knitwear designer with a strong technical background and portfolio Someone with a strong understanding of knitting structures, techniques, yarns and garment construction Experience in pattern making and translating designs into technical specifications and clear knitting instructions Experience with sample development, fitting, quality control and technical adjustments The ability to identify and solve technical challenges throughout the development and production process Someone who enjoys working closely with our CEO and creative director, contributing technical expertise while bringing new design ideas and possibilities to the table An interest in experimenting with materials, colours, shapes and knitting techniques An independent, hands-on and solution-oriented approach An affinity with sustainable materials and artisanal production Spanish language skills are a plus, given our production in Ecuador What do we offer? The opportunity to play an important role in shaping the creative and technical future of INTI. We are a small, dedicated team with big ambitions. You will work closely with our CEO and creative director on new collections, with room for your own ideas, creative input and technical experimentation. You will be involved throughout the development process, from initial concepts and design exploration to patterns, samples and final product development. You will work with an exceptional material and a remarkable artisanal production process, in direct contact with our knitters in Ecuador, whom you will also have the opportunity to meet. This is a freelance position, focused on developing one collection per year. Next year, we will begin developing a new collection. Interested? Or know someone who would be a great fit for INTI? I would love to hear from you. Feel free to share this opportunity within your network. #INTI #KnitwearDesigner #TechnicalKnitwear #FashionDesign #BabyAlpaca #SlowFashion #Freelance

Core Responsibilities

Develop one knitwear collection per year in close collaboration with INTI’s CEO and creative director, contributing design ideas and technical expertise. Translate concepts into patterns, clear knitting instructions, samples, and high-quality garments, while supporting fitting, quality control, and technical adjustments throughout development and production.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced fashion and knitwear designer with a strong technical background and portfolio, including knowledge of knitting structures, techniques, yarns, garment construction, and pattern making. Candidates should have experience developing samples, fitting and quality control, solving technical challenges, and working independently; an interest in sustainable artisanal production is expected, while Spanish is a plus.