Lead UX Designer — Global Impact & Design Systems

3M; 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

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.