Senior UX Designer

Job Description:

Senior UX Designer: Safety & Industrial Business Group

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 Senior 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 work with a team of designers in creating digital products and experiences for the Safety & Industrial Business Group divisions, including Automotive Aftermarket, Personal Safety, and others. The responsibilities for this impactful role include:

• Define and drive the SIBG Design System in collaboration with our broader UX/UI Design team and our corporate team.
• Define clear design objectives based on inputs, then lead Design and stakeholder resources through scoping, designing, user testing, and execution of quality deliverables with a high level of self-autonomy.
• Maintains highly developed knowledge of brand and 3M guidelines and ensures accurate implementation in each design or design-research project.
• Participates in design and design research activities to learn new skills and apply them to the job.
• Track features and benefits across the entire SIBG portfolio and work to integrate user experiences between both digital and physical products, untapping the full potential of the SIBG divisions.
• Partner with user testing and research resources to ensure a steady stream of diverse user insights that can inspire both UX solutions and product roadmaps.
• Champion digital capabilities and UX value creation with various stakeholders inside and outside of 3M, including executive leadership.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Two (2) years of experience in UX Design, Design Research, and/or UI Design in a private, public, government or military environment
• One (1) year experience designing for web and native apps (iOS or Android)

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

• Advanced knowledge of Design Systems and their creation, architecture, and continued maintenance.
• Understanding of  agentic AI programs both in production of UX deliverables and as a tool to be used within products released to end users.
• Consistent work experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders overseeing high value brands.
• Demonstrated ability in quality deliverables, with a passion for the design details that can make for exceptional user experience.
• Strong communication, influence and strategic thinking skillsets to articulate design proposals and advocate for better user experience.

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% Domestic and International 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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, 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 09/21/2026 To 10/21/2026 Or until filled

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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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