Lead UX Designer

USA 3M Company; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

3M is seeking a Lead UX Designer in Maplewood, MN. You will lead complex design and research initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver user-centered solutions. The role emphasizes mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and strategic design leadership to advance 3M’s products and design system.

Experience with Figma and Design Systems is essential. On-site work four days a week at the Maplewood location with potential travel and relocation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
• Five (5) years of UX design and research contributions in various environments.
• Bachelor’s or higher in Human Factors or Interaction Design is a plus.
• Seven (7) years of UX design and research contributions are a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate complex design, research, or execution projects aligned to business plans.
• Adapt techniques to solve varied problems across conditions and operations.
• Lead the design and implementation of improvements to work processes and tools.
• Report milestones and initiatives to management.
• Handle a wide variety of non-routine inquiries with thoughtful solutions.
• Develop solutions for complex and interrelated issues requiring interpretation.
• Provide design direction, training and mentoring within the Design organization.

Skills

UX design

Design research

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Human Factors or Interaction Design

Tools

Figma

Design System

Job description

Lead UX Designer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Lead UX Designer you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Leading or coordinating complex design, design research, or design execution projects in support of functional business plans, organizational plans, and 3M’s reputation and brand strategy.
• Adapting differing techniques and methods to deal with variations in work conditions and operations to solve complex problems.
• Leading the design and implementation of improvements and/or solutions to work processes and tools.
• Reporting to supervisor/manager on key milestones and critical business initiatives.
• Handling a wide variety of non-routine and difficult inquiries where the solution is not immediately apparent.
• Most complex problem solving may require developing solutions for complex and diverse issues that may be interrelated, requiring significant interpretation and use of strong analytical skills.
• Providing design direction, guidance, training, instruction and/or mentoring and coaching to others in the Design organization as well as other personnel on design related issues and competencies.
• May be assigned leadership responsibilities for tasks and/or people on an organizational basis.
• Maintaining a high level of current design, design research, and design program related knowledge of current trends, design theories, methods, processes, and/or issues.
• Expert level understanding of Figma and Design System integrations including, but not limited to, building components, managing integrations across multiple brands/products, and working with development partners.
• Develops and ensures knowledge and expertise are understood, communicated, and available for use by the rest of the SIBG Design organization.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Five (5) years of UX design and research contributions in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Factors or Interaction Design from an accredited institution
• Seven (7) years of UX design and research contributions in a private, public, government or military environment
• Strong communication, influence and strategic thinking skillsets to articulate design proposals and advocate for better user experience.
• Work location: Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN Travel: May include up to 20% related travel Relocation Assistance: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ Good Faith Posting Date Range 11/06/2026 To 12/06/2026 Or until filled All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M. Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M. Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties. Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement. Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/ 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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