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Design Innovation Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Design Director

Denver, CO · On-site

$162 - $195/hr

... and innovation, and representing Perkins&Will within the profession and community. This is an opportunity for a proven design leader who is passionate about both exceptional design and developing ...

Manage RFI resolution, design clarifications, change controls, drawing revisions, and design risk escalations Technology & Innovation * Promote execution strategies including prefab MEP, skids ...

Design Director

Denver, CO · On-site

$162K - $195K/yr

... and innovation, and representing Perkins&Will within the profession and community. This is an opportunity for a proven design leader who is passionate about both exceptional design and developing ...

Design Director

Denver, CO · On-site

$162K - $195K/yr

... and innovation, and representing Perkins&Will within the profession and community. This is an opportunity for a proven design leader who is passionate about both exceptional design and developing ...

Senior BIM Designer, PSA

Denver, CO · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

This unique model enables the world's largest and most sophisticated organizations to seamlessly extend their own data center portfolios while benefiting from continuous design innovation. Fleet is ...

Principal Network Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world's largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet ...

Design materials for Jeffco Innovation Lab course offerings * Co-facilitate trainings and workshops for employees * Develop and provide tools, resources, and platforms to support employee innovation

Design materials for Jeffco Innovation Lab course offerings * Co-facilitate trainings and workshops for employees * Develop and provide tools, resources, and platforms to support employee innovation

Design materials for Jeffco Innovation Lab course offerings * Co-facilitate trainings and workshops for employees * Develop and provide tools, resources, and platforms to support employee innovation

Innovation Lead - Process Reimagination

Arvada, CO · On-site

$103K - $134K/yr

As an Innovation Lead within PNC's Experience Integration & Strategy Team, you will be based in ... By applying human-centered design principles, you will ensure solutions are grounded in user needs ...

Design Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

$50 - $68/hr

... innovation. What You'll Do Design and develop digital and mixed-signal electronic circuits for ... avionics and aerospace applications. Create and maintain electrical schematics and collaborate with ...

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How much do design innovation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for design innovation in Colorado is $127,723.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,900.00 and $145,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a design innovation?

A Design Innovation job focuses on creating new, user-centered solutions by combining design thinking, technology, and business strategy. Professionals in this role research trends, identify user needs, and develop innovative products, services, or experiences. They collaborate across disciplines to prototype, test, and refine ideas that drive growth and differentiation. This role is common in industries like tech, consumer goods, healthcare, and consulting, where innovation is a key competitive advantage.

What jobs can you get with a design and innovation degree?

A design and innovation degree prepares graduates for roles such as product designer, user experience (UX) designer, innovation strategist, design researcher, and creative director. These positions often require skills in design thinking, prototyping, and familiarity with tools like Adobe Creative Suite or CAD software, and may involve working in industries like technology, consumer goods, or branding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the design innovation position, and why are they important?

To excel in Design Innovation, you need a strong background in design thinking, creative problem-solving, and user-centered design, often supported by a degree in design, engineering, or a related field. Proficiency with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, CAD software, rapid prototyping methods, and familiarity with agile project management is highly valuable. Effective communication, collaboration, and an open-minded approach to feedback are crucial soft skills in this field. These abilities ensure the development of innovative, impactful solutions that align with user needs and organizational goals.

What types of projects or challenges do design innovation professionals typically work on?

Design Innovation professionals are often tasked with tackling complex, multifaceted problems across a variety of industries, such as product development, service design, and business process improvement. Their projects commonly involve leading collaborative brainstorming sessions, developing prototypes, and synthesizing feedback to iterate on solutions. Team members frequently engage with stakeholders from diverse disciplines, such as marketing, engineering, and user research, to ensure holistic and user-driven outcomes. The dynamic, project-based work environment provides ongoing opportunities for creative thinking and professional growth.

What does a design innovation do?

A design innovation professional develops new and improved product, service, or process designs that enhance user experience and functionality. They often use creative thinking, research, and design tools to solve problems and drive competitive advantage within organizations.
What cities in Colorado are hiring for Design Innovation jobs? Cities in Colorado with the most Design Innovation job openings:
Infographic showing various Design Innovation job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,723 per year, or $61.4 per hour.

VLSI RTL Design Engineer

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Fort Collins, CO • Hybrid

Full-time

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  



THE ROLE: 

AMD’s Cores Organization delivers industry leading CPU’s, Caches, and Chiplets that are the foundation of AMD’s server, client, and gaming business.  We are looking for an experienced VLSI RTL design engineer to join this innovative team.  In this role, the candidate will invent and implement the highest performance, most energy efficient cache and fabric designs in the industry. The candidate will have the potential and will develop to be a key contributor and leader for AMD’s next generation cores and caches.  The candidate will join the team based in Fort Collins, CO

THE PERSON: 

We are pushing the envelope on chip performance, so the status quo must be challenged on every program. This environment requires creativity and innovation, but also excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate has strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and enjoys using those skills to accomplish goals that many might not think possible. The candidate is a multiplier and has experience fostering collaboration across a broad spectrum of team boundaries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Collaborate with Cache and CPU Architects to design, document, and execute optimized high-performance Cache and Routing Fabric designs.
  • Collaborate with Physical Design to develop RTL that is optimized for physical construction and timing closure.
  • Collaborate with Design Verification to develop architecture and features that are documented clearly and are verifiable.
  • Collaborate with Design For Test teams to develop RTL that is reliable, testable, and manufacturable.
  • Work across global teams to solve complex architectural interactions between IP and SOC designs
  • Develop ways to improve our CPU design by increasing quality, by simplifying design complexities through innovation, and by improving our technical interactions with other teams
  • Solve design and tool problems requiring ground-breaking approaches and champion innovation across the organization.  Create technical presentations for peers and management.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • Prior SRAM, Coherent Cache or interconnect/NOC RTL design experience
  • Prior experience with Digital RTL Design, Verilog HDL, Software Development, and Scripting

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

  • BS/MS in EE, CS, CSE (or similar), plus 3+ years hardware design experience

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

LOCATION: Ft. Collins, Co; possibly Austin, Tx

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

 

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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