About the position
The role of Undergraduate Designer Intern is intended to start in Summer 2025. A 3M Design Internship is a unique opportunity to apply skills you've learned in design school to create solutions to design challenges on a global scale. If selected, you'll work with experienced designers on priority projects that add value to 3M's business and the world. You'll also have the chance to collaborate and network with fellow designers and interns from top schools. Our robust onboarding experience sets our interns up for success, interns are truly part of the team with 3M's internal design group. All interns receive coaching and support from designers with deep experience at 3M and with other well-known brands. Often, design interns go on to secure full-time positions at 3M and with leading companies world-wide, so it's a great way to get your foot in the door and jumpstart your career.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with experienced designers on priority projects.
- Apply design skills to create solutions to design challenges.
- Participate in brand design, design research, product design, software UX and UI design.
- Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited institution.
- Possess a growth mind-set with an abundance of creativity and passion.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Have relevant experience in design programs such as Adobe, Figma, SolidWorks, Sketchbook pro, etc.
- Exhibit strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Be self-motivated, eager to learn, and proactive in problem-solving.
Nice-to-haves
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, or higher, in Graphic Design, Design Communication, Industrial Design, UX/UI or a related field.
- Strong coursework experience in illustration, visual branding, typography, photography, color and pattern.
- Strong portfolio of design work that demonstrates superior design skills and problem-solving processes.
Benefits
- Paid internship.
- Housing and transportation stipend.
- Opportunity to collaborate and network with fellow designers and interns.
