Senior Apparel Technical Designer

Miller International Inc. – Senior Apparel Technical Designer

Miller International, Inc., designer of Cinch® and Cruel®, is searching for its newest team member at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado. The Senior Apparel Technical Designer will possess excellent team skills, a strong understanding of garment fit and construction, and a passion for learning and growing.

Employee type
:
Full‑time •
Location
:
Denver, Colorado •
Base pay range
: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and communicate in a manner that fosters collaboration among customers, clients, co‑workers, and management.
• Create technical packets in PLM, ensuring commercial viability with factories and cost effectiveness.
• 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 partners to achieve clear direction and consensus on design and fit intent.
• Identify potential production, quality, and costing issues and recommend solutions to ensure brand integrity.
• Work closely with the Quality department throughout the development process.
• Negotiate costs with vendors.
• Ensure size and fit consistency within the brand and across product categories.
• Lead fit sessions and serve as the fit expert for 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.
• Proactively engage business partners, providing recommendations for viable options and solutions.
• Foster open communication and teamwork with all business partners.
• Participate in departmental and cross‑functional meetings.
• Suggest ideas for improving procedures and ensure established processes are followed.
• Assist team members with pattern and grading questions.
• Review work of less tenured colleagues and guide them to learn and grow.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university.
• 7 to 9+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Self‑motivated and sense of urgency with strong time awareness.
• Thorough attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Creative problem‑solving ability.
• Mathematical skills: fractions, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume; ability to apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to multi‑task, scheduling, and manage deadlines.
• Work well under pressure and analyze quality to maintain standards with contractors.
• Produce computer‑generated technical sketches.
• Team‑oriented, entrepreneurial, proactive attitude.
• Expert knowledge of fabrics, construction, finishes, trims, fitting, and techniques.
• Expert knowledge in pattern making, grading, construction, fit, and ability to adjust patterns.
• Make independent decisions based on higher level knowledge and expertise.
• Mentor less tenured teammates and share knowledge.
• Think big picture; understand how Product Development decisions impact other areas (e.g., Sales).
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Benefits

Miller offers a comprehensive benefits package, a fun and laid‑back culture, and a firm commitment to work‑life balance. Out‑of‑state candidates welcome if planning to relocate to Denver.

We encourage diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. •
Final date to receive applications: 11/30/2025.