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-Level DENIM Technical Designer  will need to possess excellent team skills and expertise in garment fit and construction knowledge. The person who fills this position also needs to 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 base amount of Technical Design experience or educational background, 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:

Salary - $80,000 - $90,000 Annually

As a Senior Level DENIM 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 on 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 regarding potential production quality issues.
• Negotiate costs with vendors.
• Ensure consistency in size and fit within the brand and across product categories.
• Lead fit sessions and take the 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) From a four-year college or university.
• At least 9+ years of related experience and or training.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and a strong sense of time awareness.
• Thorough attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• DENIM Experience.
• 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 complete multiple tasks 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, send us your resume, portfolio, and cover letter telling us about yourself and why you would like to work 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 lies in the hands of our dedicated and loyal staff – and we only employ the best! We pride ourselves on a rich history of over 100 years in the making that embraces the tradition 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. We at Miller are guided by our Core Values and use them to measure the appropriateness of decisions, whether it be with vendors, customers, or employees. The Core Values were created and approved by our employees as an affirmation that they are willing to be part of a Company that is guided by these principles.

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Application Deadline: 2/28/2025

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