Lead UX Designer: Global Design & Systems Leader

NBMBAA; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

3M is seeking a Lead UX Designer to collaborate with global teams and impact product design and user experience across brands. The role emphasizes leadership in design projects, research, and system integrations, with strong mentorship responsibilities within the design organization.

The position requires a solid background in UX design and research, proficiency with Figma and design systems, and the ability to work on-site at the Maplewood, MN campus. Travel up to 20% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher completed and verified before start.
• 5+ years of UX design and research in various sectors (private/public/government/military).
• Bachelor’s in Human Factors or Interaction Design is a plus/advantage.
• 7+ years of UX design and research in diverse environments.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking to advocate for user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate complex design, research, or execution projects aligned with business plans and brand strategy.
• Adapt techniques to varying work conditions; design and implement improvements to processes and tools; report milestones to supervisor.
• Solve non-routine, complex problems requiring interpretation and analytical skills.
• Provide design direction, mentoring, and coaching within the design organization and beyond.
• Maintain current knowledge of design trends, methods, and tools; ensure knowledge is shared across the Design organization; work with development partners.

Skills

UX design

Design research

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified)

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Factors/Interaction Design

Tools

Figma

Design Systems

Job description

3M is seeking a Lead UX Designer to collaborate with global teams and impact product design and user experience across brands. The role emphasizes leadership in design projects, research, and system integrations, with strong mentorship responsibilities within the design organization.

The position requires a solid background in UX design and research, proficiency with Figma and design systems, and the ability to work on-site at the Maplewood, MN campus. Travel up to 20% may be involved.