Lead UX Designer

3M•Maplewood, MN

2d•$124,127 - $151,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead UX Designer leads or coordinates complex design, design research, and design execution projects in support of business and organizational plans and 3M’s reputation and brand strategy. The role adapts methods and techniques to varying work conditions, solves complex problems, and leads improvements to work processes and tools. It reports key milestones and critical business initiatives to a supervisor or manager. The position handles difficult, non-routine inquiries and complex, interrelated issues requiring interpretation and strong analytical skills. It provides design direction, guidance, training, instruction, mentoring, and coaching to Design organization members and other personnel, and may carry leadership responsibilities for tasks or people. The Lead UX Designer maintains current knowledge of design, design research, and design-program trends, theories, methods, processes, and issues. The role requires expert-level understanding of Figma and Design System integrations, including building components, managing integrations across brands and products, and working with development partners. It develops and ensures design knowledge and expertise are understood, communicated, and available throughout the SIBG Design organization. This position follows an on-site work model, requiring at least four days per week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, Minnesota. Travel may include up to 20%. Relocation assistance may be authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, completed and verified before starting.
Five years of UX design and research contributions in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Expert-level understanding of Figma and Design System integrations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Factors or Interaction Design from an accredited institution.
Seven years of UX design and research contributions in a private, public, government, or military environment.
Strong communication, influence, and strategic-thinking skills to articulate design proposals and advocate for better user experience.

Responsibilities

Lead or coordinate complex design, design research, or design execution projects supporting functional business plans, organizational plans, and 3M’s reputation and brand strategy.
Adapt techniques and methods to varying work conditions and operations to solve complex problems.
Lead the design and implementation of improvements or solutions to work processes and tools.
Report key milestones and critical business initiatives to a supervisor or manager.
Handle difficult, non-routine inquiries and solve complex, diverse, and potentially interrelated issues using interpretation and analytical skills.
Provide design direction, guidance, training, instruction, mentoring, and coaching on design-related issues and competencies.
Maintain current knowledge of design, design research, and design program trends, theories, methods, processes, and issues.
Develop expertise in Figma and Design System integrations, including building components, managing integrations across multiple brands and products, and working with development partners.
Ensure design knowledge and expertise are understood, communicated, and available to the SIBG Design organization.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.