Lead UX Designer

3M; Minnesota; On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Lead UX Designer to collaborate with innovative teams worldwide. You’ll guide design directions, lead complex design and research initiatives, and mentor colleagues while aligning with product and brand strategy.

You will apply advanced UX methods, drive design system integrations (Figma) across brands, and communicate with stakeholders to deliver world-class user experiences. On-site at 3M Center, Maplewood, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Five (5) years of UX design and research contributions in relevant environments.
• Experience leading design and research initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate complex design, research, or execution projects aligned with business and brand strategy.
• Provide design direction, mentoring, and coaching within the design organization.
• Develop knowledge in current design trends and ensure Design System integrations across brands.

Skills

UX design

UX research

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Factors or Interaction Design

Tools

Figma

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.

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/

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