Apparel Assistant Designer

Miller International, Inc., designer of Cinch® and Cruel®, is seeking its newest member at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado! We're looking for a creative and organized Apparel Assistant Designer to join our Apparel Design team.

At Miller International, our employees enjoy a fun, casual, and laid-back atmosphere. If you have a base amount of Design experience or 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 is NOT a graphic designer position and is in-office only- located at our corporate office in North Denver, Colorado.

Salary: $56,485 Annually

As an Apparel Assistant 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.
• Assist different designers with the product design process, including color, print, wash and fabric & trim research, concept creation, sketching, and fit.
• Helps to identify seasonal fashion direction, merchandise trends, and customer needs.
• Facilitates the preparation of design specification sheets and ensures product design package is complete, accurate and handed off to appropriate team members on time.
• Contributes to conceptualization and implementation of the line; communicates effectively to ensure product execution according to design intent.
• Assists with the preparation of the presentation boards as needed.
• Attends fittings and meetings as required and provides input/feedback as necessary.
• Ensures calendar due dates are met for all new product development.
• Works in an organized manner and displays a sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines, often under the pressure of timelines.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Education and/or Experience – Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with an emphasis in Fashion Design or equivalent, and two to three years related experience.
• Computer Skills- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Language Skills- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Western experience or lifestyle is a huge plus!
• Strong sense of style with comprehensive knowledge of fabrics and colors. Demonstrated creativity, innovation, and conceptual design abilities.
• Solid understanding of garment fit and construction. Must be a self-starter with strong motivation and initiative.
• Keen eye for color, texture, and pattern.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of fabrics and denim processing.
• Passion for following and interpreting fashion trends.

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, and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. 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.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Check us out at: www.miller-international.com

Application Deadline: 9/1/2025