Being in business for more than 100 years does not guarantee ongoing success. The team at Miller Creative knows that. It’s why every job and every client are approached with the same high levels of professionalism and energy. This is a business where you really are only as good as your last job. We do what is required to make sure every client is happy with the end result.
Based in Auckland, Mike leads our Auckland sales and Project Management team. With a variety of skills built up in his 15+ years in the shop fitting industry he will help you with any fit-out you need.
“When delivering shop fit-out projects, there is nothing more rewarding than working with a client from concept idea through to opening day. Tapping into the broad range of people throughout the Miller Creative Group provides advice, skills and experience through every step of the complex fit-out process – this is the 'Miller Creative Advantage' "
Coming from a creative laser cutting and fabrication studio in London, Jared is responsible for maintaining client relations as well as selling our signage and wider business services. His hands on experience enables him to provide solutions and recommendations to customers knowing that it can be made and that it works.
“The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the customer is happy with the products that we sell them”
Annie is our Interior Designer; she brings a wealth of Interior Design knowledge to our design group, having worked on many bar fit outs, commercial offices, hotels, high end apartments and retail spaces throughout the country.
Annie`s key to success is her ability to create great spatial and functional cutting edge design. With a keen eye and attention to detail, she prides herself in exceeding client’s expectations. She’s a natural when it comes to conceptual development, listening and communicating with her clients every step of the way.
"I believe every design project starts with a great conversation, to give you… the client, a tailored design that’s delivers the WOW"
Toby’s time is mostly spent pricing up jobs for clients, assisting the project managers and working with the joinery and signage teams to ensure the client’s work is on track.
“Pricing up jobs is my core role and I like to have a good depth of knowledge around product options, suitability and longevity, so we can deliver the best possible outcome for the client and their budget.”
As a project manager, Murray liaises with designers, architects, quantity surveyors and engineers, suggesting and implementing options to simplify and add value to your job. Murray keeps a close eye on budgets and works alongside his clients. Communication with subcontractors, mall management, councils and the client is a core part of his role.
“One particularly impressive job was a high-end project that used many exclusive materials in unusual ways. The whole job had to be planned to the last detail to ensure the delivery of overweight joinery items to the correct building level on the correct day. We delivered – on time and within budget.”
Greg’s day revolves around signage – sales, pricing, job and contract preparation, managing timelines, on-site surveys, design and production coordination. Greg has many years’ practical experience in traditional signs, as well as large-format 3-D fabricated and digital manufacture.
“I find it really rewarding when I get the pricing spot on. And I take pride in making sure the guys on the floor have everything they need to do the job perfectly for clients.”
Steph recently joined the team, a typical day in her world involves at least one Flat White! Working directly with the Signage team gives her a broad knowledge of our extensive capabilities. Her sales experience and design lead approach is bringing a new enthusiasm to the Signage division at Miller Creative.
'Steve Jobs once said "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower" I love that quote!'
Kath works directly with clients and is responsible for quoting and negotiating commercial fitout contracts, project programming, local authority and mall management requirements and contractor liaison. She is known for going the extra mile and working through unexpected issues without fuss.
“With any project, there can be unforeseeable glitches along the way. But we take them in our stride, offer solutions and achieve an outcome that pleases our clients. I think: ‘We know our stuff. Let us do the hard work and hand you the keys at the end of the project’.”
Peter is a key point of contact for clients and continues to work with them through until project completion. As a Miller Creative project manager, it’s his role to find out exactly what you need and how we can help you achieve that goal within your budget. Peter works on pricing, coordinating the entire project and ensuring you are kept well informed of progress.
“I believe that we are only as good as our last job and I treat every project this way. If a client can recommend Miller Creative after the project has been completed, then we have done our jobs well.”
Iain maintains and manages client relationships and front foots many of the company’s bigger contracts. He also works within the pricing and project management team and coordinates jobs with Miller Creative Group’s joinery and signage teams.
“A recent store fitout was one of our tightest turnarounds yet. The client had arranged a media launch for opening night. Unfortunately, their specs for the internal display walls were a little (a lot) short. We sourced local joiners to help remedy the shortfall and then installed and painted the walls and finally re-installed the shop fittings. We finished 40 minutes before the models walked down the red carpet and the band began to play.”
Mark leads the Christchurch-based Miller Creative Group and Designability teams. He is also responsible for business development, coordinating the group’s projects, project pricing and financial management and managing key projects.
“Our staff offer a greater depth of in-house service than any of our competitors – from design, through professional budgeting and project management, to manufacturing of joinery, signage, plastics and metalwork. From a client perspective, this translates to value and control.”
Keith is Miller Creative Group’s team leader, ensuring all parts of the group work together to deliver your project to a high standard, within time and on budget. Keith also keeps an overview on the group’s depth of manufacturing ability and access to new products, to make sure project managers and clients are aware of recent, relevant developments.
"The most rewarding part of my job is when a fitout is installed. There’s a real feeling of pride when you see it come together and the client is as delighted with the project outcome as we are."