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Top UX Designers in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City sits at the heart of “Silicon Slopes,” a booming tech corridor that powers brands like Adobe, Pluralsight, and Qualtrics. With talent coming out of the University of Utah’s acclaimed design and HCI programs—and a lower cost of living than coastal hubs—local agencies offer high-caliber user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) expertise at competitive rates.

Clutch collects in-depth client reviews, work samples, and market data to help you quickly spot the UX partner that fits your budget, industry, and timeline. Use the filters on this page to narrow options by project size, hourly rate, or sector.

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Ratings Updated: December 5, 2025
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Salt Lake City UX Designer FAQs

Working with a hometown team means face-to-face workshops, faster feedback loops, and first-hand knowledge of Utah’s tech ecosystem. Many Salt Lake UX designers regularly collaborate with local SaaS startups, outdoor-industry brands, and healthcare innovators, giving them domain expertise that can shorten discovery phases and reduce rework.

Plus, the Mountain Time Zone overlaps conveniently with both coasts, allowing real-time collaboration with distributed stakeholders.

According to pricing data gathered by our team at Clutch, most agencies list hourly rates between $75 – $150. A full product redesign generally falls in the $25,000 – $80,000 range, while smaller usability audits or UI refreshes may start around $5,000. Compared with San Francisco or New York, Salt Lake shops often deliver 15–25% savings without compromising senior-level talent.

• SaaS and B2B software
• Outdoor recreation & sporting goods
• Fintech and insurtech
• Health tech and life sciences
• E-commerce and direct-to-consumer retail

Agencies here frequently blend enterprise compliance know-how with startup agility, making them a fit for both regulated sectors and high-growth apps.

  1. Define the success metrics of your project—i.e., conversion lift, reduced churn, accessibility scores, etc.
  2. Review Clutch case studies for similar tech stacks (React Native, Webflow, etc.).
  3. Ask about the firm’s research methods (heuristic audits, field studies, A/B testing).
  4. Confirm team composition—will senior UX strategists stay on the project post-kickoff?
  5. Request a sample timeline and communication cadence to ensure cultural fit.

Make sure to leverage the resources available on Clutch to help guide your search. Narrow your options down to the top two or three firms, then schedule an interview to get to know them better.

• Over-promising launch dates without factoring user research time
• One-size-fits-all proposals that ignore your industry constraints
• Limited stakeholder access to designers—everything funnels through sales
• No local references despite claiming Silicon Slopes experience
• Pushback on usability testing or accessibility compliance

Ignoring red flags now can only hurt you in the long run. Make sure you identify, address, and even avoid these warning signs as soon as you spot them.

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