Apparel Technical Designer (Entry Level)
Miller International, Inc., designer of Cinch® and Cruel Girl®, is searching for its newest team member at our office in Denver, Colorado! Our next Technical Designer (Entry Level) will be a strong team player with basic knowledge of garment fit and construction. This role will support the entire Product Development Department and is ideal for someone passionate about apparel, eager to learn, and motivated to develop technical design skills.
At Miller International, our employees enjoy a fun, casual, and laid-back atmosphere. If you have foundational technical design experience in apparel or a related educational background, this role offers a great opportunity to learn, grow, and build your career with a company that values hands-on development. We want to hear from you if you possess the following skills, abilities, and qualifications:
This position is in-office only.
Salary: $20.67- $24.04
As a Technical Designer, you would be responsible for:
- Assist senior team members in auditing sample garments and executing tech packets
- Accurately measure proto samples, sales samples, and size sets, and record them into the PLM system
- Provide inspection activity reports for the product throughout the development cycle
- Perform tests for colorfastness, dimensional stability, and application/durability of applied trims
- Develop knowledge of fit intent, balance, and construction
- Identify potential production and quality issues and make recommendations to ensure brand integrity
- Provide feedback on how construction can be modified to accommodate a product or produce a higher-quality garment
- Working knowledge of Illustrator
- Foster open communication within the team and receive constructive feedback professionally
- Participate in team and cross-functional team meetings
- Other tasks assigned
Requirements
- College degree required; emphasis in fashion design, textiles, or product development preferred
- 0-3 years Technical Design experience
- Strong ability to work effectively both on a team and independently
- Sewing experience a plus
- Ability to read a tape measure and ruler, and translate into fractions
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to compute percentages
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to and embrace change
- Demonstrated initiative and strong business knowledge
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to manage multiple projects and time lines within a fast-paced, often changing environment
Benefits
Interested yet?
Miller International offers comprehensive benefits to ensure its employees are happy and healthy. The company firmly believes in 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 introduces yourself and explains your interest in working with us.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
· Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
· Retirement savings plan with company match
· Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
· Employee wellness and assistance programs
· Optional supplemental benefits, such as life, disability, and other voluntary coverage
· Educational support programs, including tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
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 the delivery of 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: 3/10/2026