Fairen Baker

Accomplished UX Designer with over 5 years of experience integrating product strategy with user-centered design principles to deliver impactful B2B solutions. Proven ability to transform research into prioritized roadmaps and detailed specifications, ensuring WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility. Expertise in leading end-to-end UX processes, contributing to AI initiatives, and advancing design systems.

Eager to leverage extensive research, prototyping, and stakeholder management skills to influence product decisions and evolve the design ecosystem at Motorola Solutions.

UX Designer (contractor) - James Hardie/Azek - Chicago, IL

(2025-07 - 2025-12)

• Conducted homeowner interviews and presented key insights to C-suite executives to inform strategic design decisions.
• Partnered with content, art, and development teams to launch brand storytelling initiatives, developing new components and documentation for the design system.

UX Designer - Vector Solutions - Chicago, IL

(2022-05 - 2025-04)

• Integrated product strategy with user experience principles to deliver user-centered B2B solutions in dynamic environments.
• Transformed research findings and business requirements into prioritized product roadmaps, detailed specifications, and effective design solutions.
• Managed the end-to-end UX process from discovery through prototyping and validation, ensuring adherence to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
• Contributed to artificial intelligence initiatives and the advancement of the Vector Design System, enhancing product innovation and UX maturity.

Lead UX/UI Designer - Quinnox - Chicago, IL

(2021-06 - 2022-10)

• As the sole designer, directed UX and product strategy for a visual API builder, overseeing discovery, requirements definition, wireframing, and high-fidelity design.
• Collaborated with engineering, stakeholders, and leadership to define product roadmaps, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful delivery.
• Translated user needs and business objectives into tangible product solutions, advocating for user-centric design principles.
• Supported go-to-market strategies by creating branded assets, providing design direction, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

UX Designer - Genuine - Chicago, IL

(2020-11 - 2021-06)

• Performed comprehensive accessibility audits, heuristic evaluations, and content reviews for diverse client websites.
• Developed wireframes and interactive prototypes based on data-driven insights and user research findings.
• Worked closely with project managers, visual designers, developers, and clients to ensure design solutions aligned with user needs and business objectives.

UX Designer - Expedia Group - Chicago, IL

(2019-07 - 2020-10)

• As the sole designer, established the design vision for Expedia's internal content management tool.
• Conducted user research with diverse stakeholders, collaborated with the development team and project managers on technical feasibility and timelines, and validated concepts through usability testing of interactive wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes.

MS - Human Computer Interaction - DePaul University (2017 - 2019-03)

BS - Anthropology - Michigan State University (2009 - 2014-04)