Jobs & internships

Knitting Trainee Program 2023/2024
Nadia Wire is looking for a dedicated knitting trainee to join the knitting department for a 1-year traineeship. Nadia Wire’s Knitting Trainee Program offers ambitious and passionate knitting graduates a paid opportunity to learn in depth about digital knitting, programming, and knitting manufacturing. The aim with the program is to give newly graduates a unique chance to obtain qualifications in digital knitting and the possibility to become a part of the Nadia Wire team. Throughout the trainee program you will also gain insights to Nadia Wire’s dynamic business and creative atmosphere.
Qualifications needed:
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BA or MA in Knitwear Design, Knitting Engineering or Knitwear Manufacturing studies.
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Excellent skills in Stoll knitting machines, knitwear development and M1Plus.
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Or completed internship at Nadia Wire in the knitting department (minimum of 3
months) can be completed during studies.
The traineeship is divided into 2 stages, to give the trainee a full introduction to the Company’s machines, systems, and textiles.
Stage 1: Introduction to Nadia Wire’s fine knitwear, machines, textiles, and systems.
- How to operate our 12-gauge knitting machines: operate and threading of machines, maintenance, troubleshooting etc.
- Quality control of fabrics: secure the quality of all fabrics hereby measuring, securing yarns ends and fixation of dropped stitches, washing etc.
- Assist with textile development: color and tension swatches, stitches, artwork preparation and knitting calculations.
- Maintain the yarn and textile stock and update the systems when needed.
- Archive and organize textiles according to the Company’s zero waste policy.
Stage 2: Introduction to Nadia Wire’s heavy knitwear, machines, shapes, and production.
- How to operate our 5-gauge knitting machines: operate and threading of machines, maintenance, troubleshooting etc.
- Assist with shape development: fully fashioning details, grading, technical drawings, and fittings.
- Production: material calculation, prepare knitting files for production, create production overviews, and follow crucial deadlines for both e-commerce and retail.
During the 1-year program you will report directly to the Creative Director and the Knitting Responsible. There will be a midway evaluation of the trainee.
We are looking for someone who can start in 2023. Please note this is a full-time position. Submit your application to info@nadiawire.com – must contain CV, portfolio, and motivational letter.
Design Intern
Nadia Wire is looking for a dedicated design intern to join our design team in Søborg, Copenhagen. We can offer you a great learning opportunity, if you are passionate about knitwear, fashion and textile design. You will be a part of a small team and will therefore be given a lot of responsibilities. You will work closely with the Creative Director.
Responsibilities include tasks such as:
Assist with research and sourcing of materials
Stitch development on our domestic knitting machines
Preparing of artworks in illustrator/photoshop
Pattern making, sampling, and prototyping
Update collection overviews, boards etc.
Occasionally assist the knitting production team
The Ideal candidate:
(On-going) Degree in Knitwear or Fashion Design
Skills in machine knitting is a must (dubied and domestic)
Excellent skills in pattern making, machine and hand sewing
Basic knowledge of digital knitting machines (Stoll) is a plus but not necessary
Proficient user in Photoshop, illustrator, and In-design
Passionate about sustainability and manufacturing
You are extremely organized and has a strong attention to details
You enjoy working independently, not afraid to take initiative and always meet deadlines
Sent your application to: info@nadiawire.com.
Application must include cover letter, CV and portfolio.
We are looking for someone who can start in May/June 2022 for minimum 5 months. Please note the internship is unpaid.
PR & SoMe intern
Nadia Wire is looking for a dedicated PR & SoMe intern to join our head office in Søborg, Copenhagen from June 2023. We can offer you a great responsibility and learning opportunity in an exciting and creative environment. You will report directly to the Head of E-commerce & Digital Marketing.
Your assignments include:
- Assisting in creating content for our SoMe platforms
- Supporting press events and photo shoots where necessary
- Different tasks regarding influencer marketing
- Assisting in expanding to new platforms
- Handle sample loans to the press, stylists, and influencers
- Ensure the PR showroom always looks presentable
- Assist in other ad hoc tasks regarding PR, communication, and e-commerce
The ideal candidate:
- Acquainted with creating content and editing videos
- Basic knowledge about SoMe (especially TikTok)
- Strong communication skills in written and spoken Danish and English
- Strong visual eye and sense of aesthetics
- Skills in Photoshop, illustrator and In-design is a plus
- Passionate about a responsible and mindful production
- Highly organized and can work independently
Sounds like something for you? Please send your application and CV to hello@nadiawire.com with ‘’PR & SoMe intern’’ in the subject line.
We are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible and who can intern for preferable 4 months or more.
Please note the internship is unpaid.
Unsolicited applications
You are welcome to send us an unsolicited application whether you are looking for a job or an internship. Please send it to info@nadiawire.com.