Senior Graphic Designer
Company: 3M
Location: Hybrid Remote – Maplewood, MN
Job Type: Full-Time | Employee
Experience Level: Experienced
Education Required: See below
Salary Range: $109,202 – $133,469 annually
Categories: Graphic Design, Product Management, Project Management, Marketing, Design
Remote Work Level: Hybrid Remote
Travel Required: Up to 20%
Relocation Assistance: May be authorized
About the Role:
As a Senior Graphic Designer at 3M, you will work across the Consumer Business Group (CBG) to create packaging and graphic assets that align with global brand strategies and deliver best-in-class consumer experiences. This role combines creative design with operational excellence, requiring collaboration with product managers, engineers, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate complex design or design-execution projects/programs aligned with marketing plans, business goals, and brand strategies.
Ensure all design outputs meet technical specifications and functional expectations.
Deliver design content as an individual contributor to meet project or program objectives.
Use judgment models, evaluation processes, and cost-efficiency metrics to ensure that design solutions exceed requirements.
Stay up to date with design theories, trends, tools, methods, and issues within your area of expertise.
Share expertise and ensure knowledge is communicated across the Design Center and relevant business units.
Perform design duties in line with organizational and business expectations.
Grow professionally by working on projects that increase your knowledge of design processes, operations, and business strategy.
Build and maintain a network of internal and external support to complete assignments effectively.
Contribute to technical or design strategy planning processes as needed.
Required Qualifications (must meet at least one):
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or Design Strategy from an accredited university (completed before start date)
OR
High School Diploma or GED (completed before start date) and a minimum of 3 years of experience in graphic design with a focus on consumer brand packaging or packaging systems in private, public, military, or government sectors
Preferred Qualifications:
3 to 7 years of experience in the design industry.
Effective organizational and time management skills to handle multiple deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and proactive problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Familiarity with remote collaboration and cloud-based design workflows.
Experience in consumer branding, packaging design, and retail merchandising.
Knowledge of production art and experience preparing artwork for print.
Excellent visual design skills including layout, typography, and color theory.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with product managers and engineers.
Understanding of packaging and labeling systems, including printing technologies and limitations.
Strong storytelling and presentation abilities with a passion for creative expression.
A growth mindset and a commitment to contributing positively to the creative team culture.
Experience working across various creative functions and departments.
Must include a non-confidential design portfolio with the application.
Additional Job Info:
1 Work Setup: Hybrid eligible; partial remote work, with required presence in Maplewood, MN
2 Travel: Up to 20%
3 Legal Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
4 Employee Agreement: Signing of a 3M Employee Agreement required (includes terms on IP, non-compete, and conflict of interest)
Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Paid absences and holidays
Retirement benefits and voluntary insurance options
