Product Development Assistant (Apparel Industry)

Miller International Inc.; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Miller International, Inc., designer of Cinch® and Cruel®, is seeking a Product Development Assistant at our Denver, Colorado headquarters to support the Product Development team's day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, proficient in Microsoft Excel, and able to communicate clearly with suppliers, factories, and colleagues.

You will help maintain spreadsheets, track samples, issue PO requests, and assist with data entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive work atmosphere and professional communication
• Update tracking spreadsheets and acquire weekly factory updates
• Attend weekly calendar meetings and provide department updates
• Support sourcing by gathering samples and garment information
• Assist with issuing sample purchase orders as needed
• Organize files on FTP site and upload CAD/art files
• Enter measurements into Blue Cherry and wash samples for testing
• Perform other assigned tasks

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Tools

Blue Cherry

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 Product Development Assistant will support the Product Development team's day-to-day operations.

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!

Salary:

$18.00 - $20.00 Per Hour

This position is in-office only.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in ways that enable you to get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Acquire weekly updates from factories and update tracking spreadsheets
• Attend weekly calendar meetings and provide updates to the department
• Support sourcing efforts by gathering samples, collecting garment information, creating spreadsheets, etc.
• Assist the Product Coordinators with issuing sample purchase orders as needed
• Set up file folders for each style on the FTP site (where tech designers post all information for the contractor)
• Uploading files to the folders (draped CADs, label pages, art pages, etc.)
• Sorting information in emails and directing it to the appropriate Technical Designer
• Entering measurements into Blue Cherry
• Washing samples for wash testing
• Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or university and 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• 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
• 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
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Ability to learn new systems and processes

Other Qualifications

• Experience in the apparel or textile industry a plus
• 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 including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Quickly able to learn new skills

Miller International offers outstanding benefits to help our employees stay happy and healthy, and we believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

• 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 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. At Miller, we're guided by our Core Values and use them to measure the appropriateness of decisions, whether with vendors, customers, or employees. Our employees created and approved the Core Values as an affirmation of their willingness to be part of a Company guided by these principles.

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

Application Deadline: 9/20/2026