Product Development Coordinator/Technical Designer Admin at Miller International, Inc

Miller International, Inc., designer of Cinch® and Cruel®, is searching for its newest team member at our headquarters in Denver, Colorado! Our next Product Development Coordinator and Technical Designer Admin will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the Product Development team.

At Miller International, our employees enjoy a fun, casual, and laid-back atmosphere.  If you have a solid foundation in Product Development, this is your opportunity to be 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:    $21.63 - $24.04 Per Hour

As a Product Development Coordinator and Technical Designer Admin, you would be responsible for:

• Preparing sketches, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.

• Modify and refine designs, using samples, to conform to designer/manufacturer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
• Evaluate the feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.

• Confer with product development, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with designers/manufacturers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.

• Present designs and reports to designers/manufacturers for approval and discuss the need for modification.

• Research production specifications, costs, production materials, and manufacturing methods, and provide cost estimates and itemized production requirements.

• Direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches.
• Investigate product characteristics, including its market appeal, production efficiency, distribution, use, and maintenance.
• Develop manufacturing procedures and monitor the manufacture of our designs in a factory to improve operations and product quality.
• Participate in new product planning and market research, including assessing market demand for new products.
• Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products, design styles, and motifs to gain perspective and generate design concepts.
• Fabricate models using Illustrator, Photoshop, and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Coordinate the look and function of product lines.
• Lead fit sessions and take initiative as the fit expert for specific products.
• Advise designers and manufacturers on product development issues.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or university and 3 to 5 years of related experience required.
• Experience in the apparel or textile industry
• Intermediate knowledge of fabrics, construction, finishes, trims, fitting, and techniques.
• Intermediate knowledge of patternmaking, including grading, construction, and fit.
• Ability to produce computer-generated technical sketches.
• Proficiency in Tech Pack development.
• Working knowledge of the development process and how it relates to other cross-functional departments within the organization (i.e., design, merchandising, customer relations, and sales).
• Creative problem solving; Strong analytical skills
• Very detail-oriented; high degree of accuracy
• Highly organized with outstanding follow-up skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes
• High sense of urgency; Comfortable being driven by deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Illustrator, Photoshop, and Product Lifecycle Management.
• Quickly able to learn new skills
• 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 into 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 solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Adobe, and PLM.

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 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 plan to move to or relocate to 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, embracing the traditions of hard work and distinction, and providing unsurpassed-quality products to our customers. Since 1918, Miller International has matured and consistently evolved into what it is today: one of the most successful privately owned Companies in Western industry, with brands that 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 of their willingness to be 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: 12/17/2025