Internship - 2026 Undergraduate 3M Design Intern - Safety & Industrial Business Group (SIBG)

3M • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The role of Undergraduate Design Intern is intended to start in Summer 2026. 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. An internship is a temporary position within 3M. Interns typically work a full-time schedule throughout a 10–12-week assignment. This position is limited to working 899 hours per service credit year. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited institution.
• Completed a minimum of junior year (6 semesters) by the start of the internship.
• Current cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Graphic Design, Design Communication, Industrial Design, UX/UI or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Possess a growth mind-set with an abundance of creativity and passion.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, a storyteller for design with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the delivery of design or design-research content as an individual contributor to support project goals.
• Implementing deliverables consistent with plan objectives and strategies under the guidance of a design supervisor.
• Developing a working knowledge of 3M brand guidelines to ensure accurate implementation in each design.
• Supporting the team by studying design, market, and technology research to interpret consumer feedback for design requests and projects.
• Participating in activities to learn new skills and apply them to the job.
• Collaborating with senior designers and cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve people’s lives.
• Engaging in projects including brand design, design research, product design, software UX and UI design, and other critical projects for 3M.

Benefits

• Housing and transportation stipend in accordance with current policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree