Senior Apparel Technical Designer
Company: Miller International Inc.
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Miller International, Inc.,
designer of Cinch® and Cruel®, is searching for its newest team
member at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado! Our next Senior
Apparel Technical Designer will need to possess excellent team
skills and a strong understanding of garment fit and construction.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the
entire Product Development Department. The person who fills this
position must also have a passion for the work they do and a strong
desire to learn and grow. At Miller International, our employees
enjoy a fun, casual, laid-back atmosphere. If you have a solid
amount of Technical Design experience with apparel or an
educational background, then this is your opportunity to be a part
of something great! We want to hear from you if you possess the
following skills, abilities, and qualifications: This position is
in-office only. Salary: $70,000 - $90,000/annually As a Senior
Apparel Technical Designer , you would be responsible for:
Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating
in a manner that enables you to get along with customers, clients,
co-workers, and management. Create technical packets in PLM,
ensuring that all details are commercially viable with the
factories and are the most cost-effective. Review technical packets
and samples from contractors for design accuracy and integrity.
Execute design and fit intent into bulk production while
maintaining corporate standards. Collaborate with team members and
cross-functional team members to gain clear direction and consensus
of design and fit intent. Identify potential production, quality,
and costing issues and make recommendations to ensure brand
integrity. Work closely with the Quality department throughout the
development process to ensure communication of potential production
quality issues. Negotiate costs with vendors. Ensure size and fit
consistency within the brand and across product categories. Lead
fit sessions and takes initiative as the fit expert of all
products. Build and maintain fit base Libraries including sketches
and finished garment measurements. Review and maintain the
How-To-Measure Manual. Track and manage workflow and workload for
own products Identify and proactively engage business partners when
issues arise with recommendations for viable options/solutions.
Foster open communication and team environment with all business
partners. Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings
as appropriate. Participate in process reviews and suggest ideas
for improving procedures; Help ensure processes and procedures
which have been established are being followed by the team. Assist
other team members with pattern and grading questions and concerns.
Review the work of less tenured colleagues and guide them through
any discrepancies they may encounter in order to help them learn
and grow. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree
(B.A) From a four-year college or university At least 7 to 9 years
of related experience and or training Self-motivated with a strong
sense of urgency; strong sense of time awareness. Thorough
attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent
interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Creative
approach to problem-solving. Ability to calculate figures and
amounts such as fractions, discounts, interest, commissions,
proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability
to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to
multi-task: Use the combination of organization, time management,
scheduling and preparation to get multiple tasks completed by the
established deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability
to analyze quality and maintain standards with contractors. Ability
to produce computer-generated technical sketches. Team-oriented,
entrepreneurial, proactive attitude. Expert knowledge of fabrics,
construction, finishes, trims, fitting, and techniques. Expert
knowledge in patternmaking including grading, construction and fit;
Ability to make pattern adjustments. Ability to make independent
decisions based on a higher level of knowledge and expertise.
Ability to mentor less tenured teammates and share knowledge and
expertise with others. Ability to think big picture; Thorough
understanding of how Product Development decisions and processes
impact other areas of the Company (i.e. Sales) Proficient in
Illustrator Knowledge of Photoshop Benefits Interested Yet? Miller
International offers spectacular benefits to ensure its employees
are happy and healthy, and the Company firmly believes in the
importance of maintaining a proper work-life balance. If this
sounds like a position you genuinely want to fill, please send us
your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter that tells us about
yourself and why you are interested in working with us.
Out-of-state candidates are welcome to apply if you are planning to
move or looking to relocate to our wonderful city, Denver,
Colorado. Our success is built on the shoulders of our dedicated
and loyal staff – and we only employ the best! We pride ourselves
on a rich history spanning over 100 years, one that embodies the
traditions of hard work, distinction, and providing unsurpassed
quality products to our customers. Since 1918, Miller International
has matured and consistently evolved to become what it is today:
One of the most successful privately owned Companies in the Western
Industry, whose brands continue to gain impressive popularity and
growth. We do it by treating each other with respect, and we do it
all as a team that feels more like a family. At Miller, we are
guided by our Core Values and use them to measure the
appropriateness of our decisions, whether with vendors, customers,
or employees. The Core Values were created and approved by our
employees as a commitment to being part of a company guided by
these principles. We can’t wait to hear from you! Check us out at:
www.miller-international.com Application Deadline: 11/30/2025
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