Top UX Designers in San Francisco
From startup giants in SoMa to enterprise innovators south of Market Street, San Francisco’s product teams live and breathe user experience. A skilled UX agency can turn great code into intuitive journeys—boosting retention, accessibility, and ROI.
Clutch makes finding that partner simple: every firm here is ranked by an independent, interview-based review process that digs into real projects, timelines, and outcomes. Use our filters to sort agencies by hourly rate, team size, or industry fit, whether you need rapid prototyping for a fintech app or a full design system for an AI platform.
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List of the Top San Francisco User Experience (UX) Agencies
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
10% UX/UI Design50% Mobile App Development40% Custom Software DevelopmentSee all 84 projectsGoji Labs is a versatile UX/UI design and development company known for its comprehensive services, including mobile and web app design, website development, and UX strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. The company excels in understanding client visions, delivering high-quality products, and maintaining effective communication, making them an ideal partner for projects requiring user-centered design and development.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
10% UX/UI Design50% Mobile App Development40% Custom Software DevelopmentSee all 84 projectsGoji Labs is a versatile UX/UI design and development company known for its comprehensive services, including mobile and web app design, website development, and UX strategy. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their professionalism, technical expertise, and collaborative approach. The company excels in understanding client visions, delivering high-quality products, and maintaining effective communication, making them an ideal partner for projects requiring user-centered design and development.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
90% UX/UI Design10% Product DesignSee all 95 projectsMomentum Design Lab is a distinguished UX/UI design company specializing in user-centered design, digital interface design, and experience design solutions. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, highlighting their effective project management and collaborative approach. Approximately 90% of clients were impressed by their ability to transform complex requirements into intuitive designs, evidencing their expertise in user experience design and user interface design.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
40% UX/UI Design10% Branding10% Low/No Code Development +4 services10% Mobile App Development10% Product Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSee all 39 projectsOrizon Design is a UX/UI design agency specializing in digital interface design, user-centered design, and experience design. Across all reviews, 100% of clients praised their exceptional project management, communication, and timely delivery. Additionally, 90% of reviewers highlighted their innovative design approach and commitment to UX excellence, emphasizing their ability to turn complex concepts into intuitive, visually appealing designs.
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20% UX/UI Design60% Product Design20% BrandingFounded in 2016, Retronymity Inc. Is a Product Design company. The team specializes in Product Design and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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10% UX/UI Design20% Custom Software Development20% Cybersecurity +6 services15% AI Development10% AI Consulting10% Web Design5% Enterprise App Modernization5% Mobile App Development5% Web DevelopmentA-CX is a Cybersecurity company based in San Jose, California and Vancouver, Canada. Launched in 2020, the team offers Cybersecurity and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CAServices provided
100% UX/UI DesignSee all 52 projectsNeuron is a prominent UX/UI design company recognized for its expertise in User Experience Design and User Interface Design, offering services such as strategy, design audits, and digital platform design. Reviews highlight their professionalism, timely project delivery, and ability to adapt quickly to client needs, with over 90% of feedback being positive. Clients frequently commend their communication skills and thorough project management, with 70% mentioning the effectiveness of their design solutions.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
30% UX/UI Design30% Digital Strategy20% AI Consulting +1 service20% Product DesignSee all 27 projectsFuzzy Math is a UX/UI design company specializing in User Experience and User Interface Design, offering services such as UX Discovery, user research, and design systems. Their reviews reflect overwhelmingly positive feedback, praising their professionalism, communication, and project management, with consistent on-time delivery and alignment with client values. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend their design talent, flexibility, and ability to adapt to client needs, showcasing expertise in User-Centered and Digital Interface Design.
$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
10% UX/UI Design30% Custom Software Development20% Enterprise App Modernization +3 services15% Mobile App Development15% Web Development10% AI DevelopmentSee all 4 projectsModernize Your Business Software | Pilot West Studios specializes in UX/UI Design, focusing on creating tailored digital interfaces. Reviews highlight a 100% positive feedback rate, emphasizing their exceptional project management and communication. Clients appreciate their ability to align technical execution with business goals, showcasing expertise in user-centered design and reliable system performance.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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10% UX/UI Design25% Mobile App Development25% Web Design +2 services25% Web Development15% Print DesignMunsonDesign, an app development firm, is headquartered in San Jose, California. Their services include Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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10% UX/UI Design10% Content Marketing10% Corporate Photography +7 services10% Cybersecurity10% Mobile App Development10% Recruiting10% Social Media Marketing10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentSocial media marketing agency Jway Group was launched in 1994. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Rosa, CA
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30% UX/UI Design20% Web Development10% Branding +4 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Search Engine Optimization10% Video ProductionZDCA Design & Development is an UX company. The team provides UX/UI Design and Web Development and is based in Santa Rosa, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Gatos, CA
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20% UX/UI Design20% API Development20% Mobile App Development +3 services20% Web Development10% Custom Software Development10% Low/No Code DevelopmentSmall user experience agency Aionis, is located in Los Gatos, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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10% UX/UI Design10% Advertising10% Branding +7 services10% E-Commerce Development10% Email Marketing10% Logo10% Packaging Design10% Print Design10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentHa Design Studio is an Advertising company. They provide Advertising and UX/UI Design and were established in 2007. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
100% UX/UI DesignSee all 92 projectsQubstudio is a user experience and user interface design company specializing in transforming digital interfaces into cohesive and user-centered systems. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with around 90% praising their innovative approach, problem-solving skills, and professionalism. Clients consistently highlight Qubstudio's ability to deliver impactful user experience solutions, with many noting improvements in user engagement and satisfaction.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
20% UX/UI Design30% Mobile App Development20% Web Development +3 services10% AI Development10% Application Management & Support10% Custom Software DevelopmentSee all 24 projectsSinglemind is a UX/UI design and development firm known for its strong partnership approach and technical expertise. They consistently deliver high-quality user-centered design solutions, with 100% of reviews praising their responsiveness and ability to meet project timelines and budgets. Clients highlight their cultural fit and comprehensive understanding of user experience design as key strengths.
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50% UX/UI Design20% Web Design15% Mobile App Development +1 service15% Web DevelopmentSee all 2 projectsParade - Out of Business was a specialized UX/UI design company known for its strong user-centered design approach, collaborating closely with clients to create strategic and aesthetically pleasing digital interfaces. Reviews indicate a 100% satisfaction rate, citing their nimbleness, project management excellence, and capacity to deliver on strategic goals. Parade's small yet highly skilled team was commended for its seamless integration and effective communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Clara, CA
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100% UX/UI DesignOgee Studio is an UX agency. They were established in 2015, and their services include UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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10% UX/UI Design20% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +4 services20% Web Development10% AI Development10% Enterprise App Modernization10% Product DesignSee all 1 projectsStreamline social specializes in UX/UI design, focusing on enhancing user-centered digital interfaces. The company receives predominantly positive feedback, with clients appreciating their resourcefulness and solution-oriented approach, despite some delays. Their consistent efforts in improving user experience design make them highly reliable for ongoing projects.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sebastopol, CA
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25% UX/UI Design25% Branding25% Mobile App Development +1 service25% Web DevelopmentIn Sebastopol, California and Santa Cruz, California, 1stWave Interactive is a branding company. Founded in 2010, the team specializes in Branding and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Concord, CA
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100% UX/UI DesignOTI - Operational Technology Integrators is an UX company. Located in Concord, California, the company was founded in 2016. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Palo Alto, CA
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30% UX/UI Design20% Graphic Design10% Application Management & Support +4 services10% Logo10% Video Production10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentIdean, a midsize user experience design company, is located in Palo Alto, California and Helsinki, Finland. The team offers UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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30% UX/UI Design40% IoT Development30% Mobile App DevelopmentMobiquity Inc. Is a midsize IoT development company. They specialize in IoT development and UX/UI Design and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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10% UX/UI Design20% Application Testing20% BI & Big Data Consulting & SI +3 services20% Custom Software Development20% DevOps Managed Services10% AI DevelopmentLaunchable, Inc is a data analytics company. Located in San Jose, California, the team specializes in BI & big data consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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50% UX/UI Design50% Product DesignEstablished in 2003, EPIC is a small user experience company and Product Design company based in San Francisco, California. Their team provides UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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20% UX/UI Design30% Web Design30% Web Development +1 service20% Custom Software DevelopmentBCT Consulting is a web design company. The team is based in Bengaluru, India and Natick, Massachusetts, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Oakland, CA
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30% UX/UI Design20% Branding20% Social Media Marketing +2 services20% Web Design10% Search Engine OptimizationUser experience agency Huge was founded in 1999. The company provides UX/UI Design and Branding, and is large.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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30% UX/UI Design70% Mobile App DevelopmentINVASIVECODE is a small mobile application development company located in San Francisco, California. The team offers Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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10% UX/UI Design40% Mobile App Development30% AR/VR Development +2 services10% Graphic Design10% Video ProductionGameAnax is an application development company. Their small team is in Ahmedabad, India and Sunnyvale, California. Their team provides Mobile App Development and AR/VR development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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50% UX/UI Design50% Product DesignEskild Hansen Design Studio is an UX agency and Product Design company. Established in 2013, the agency offers UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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10% UX/UI Design55% Custom Software Development20% Mobile App Development +1 service15% Application TestingMagenic is a software development firm. The company is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota and San Francisco, California. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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10% UX/UI Design90% Mobile App DevelopmentMidsize application development company The App Guruz, is in Rajkot, India and San Jose, California. Their services include Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mountain View, CA
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30% UX/UI Design30% Translation20% Application Management & Support +1 service20% Custom Software DevelopmentKeyPoint Technologies is an user experience agency. They were founded in 2004 and provide UX/UI Design and Translation.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alameda, CA
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10% UX/UI Design30% Web Design20% Search Engine Optimization +4 services10% Digital Strategy10% E-Commerce Development10% Pay Per Click10% Web DevelopmentC3i3 Interactive is a web design company established in 2002. Located in Alameda, California, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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10% UX/UI Design30% Business Consulting20% Custom Software Development +3 services20% IT Strategy Consulting10% Application Testing10% Digital StrategyConichiwa is a Business Consulting company launched in 2017. Their services include Business Consulting and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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30% UX/UI Design35% Mobile & App Marketing35% Mobile App DevelopmentApp development company Mobile Roadie was founded in 2009. The small team provides Mobile App Development and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Jose, CA
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30% UX/UI Design35% AI Development35% Custom Software DevelopmentContiq Software is a custom software development firm. Founded in 2016, the agency is based in San Jose, California. Their services include Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Menlo Park, CA
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25% UX/UI Design50% Mobile App Development25% Custom Software DevelopmentImpossible is a mobile app development company. They are headquartered in Lisboa, Portugal and London, England, and their services include Mobile App Development and UX/UI Design.
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30% UX/UI Design40% Graphic Design30% Web DevelopmentGraphic design company GeeRoo is headquartered in San Francisco, California. They focus on Graphic Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2014.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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20% UX/UI Design20% Custom Software Development20% IoT Development +2 services20% Mobile App Development20% Wearable App DevelopmentBorqs is an UX agency. Launched in 2007, the firm is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and Beijing, China. Their services include UX/UI Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerOakland, CA
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10% UX/UI Design20% Digital Strategy20% Web Development +5 services15% Web Design10% E-Commerce Development10% Graphic Design10% Social Media Marketing5% Email MarketingDigital Strategy company Digital Initiative was launched in 2016. The firm provides Digital Strategy and Web Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, CA
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25% UX/UI Design25% Branding25% Social Media Marketing +1 service25% Web DesignBirdsall Interactive, Inc, a small UX agency, is located in Lafayette, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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20% UX/UI Design20% Branding20% Graphic Design +2 services20% Logo20% Print DesignFounded in 2006, MM_SF is a small UX design company. Their team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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10% UX/UI Design20% Branding20% Graphic Design +4 services20% Web Design10% Packaging Design10% Print Design10% Video ProductionPixel by Inch Design is a branding firm. The Oakland, California-based team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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List of the Top 15 San Francisco User Experience (UX) Agencies
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Redwood City, CA
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31.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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35.4/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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29.8/40.016.4/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Mateo, CA
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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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36.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Berkeley, CA
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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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38.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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30.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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32.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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30.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.1/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Oakland, CA
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34/40.015.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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33.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% UX/UI Design80% Other
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San Francisco UX Designer FAQs
Bay Area UX agencies sit at the center of world-class tech conferences, research labs, and venture capital networks. Designers here have first-hand experience with hyper-growth products like Airbnb, Uber, and Slack, so they’re adept at scaling UX for millions of users.
Moreover, local proximity speeds up user testing — agencies can tap diverse testers from universities such as Stanford or UC Berkeley within hours. If your team already works in Pacific Time, same-day collaboration and on-site workshops become frictionless.
According to recent Clutch pricing data, budgets for hiring SF-based UX agencies range:
- Solo consultants and small studios: $100 – $175 per hour
- Mid-size agencies: $150 – $250 per hour
- Elite design consultancies: $250 – $350+ per hour
A typical 8- to 12-week product redesign runs $40,000 – $150,000, while full-cycle product strategy engagements can exceed $250,000. Expect higher rates than national averages due to Bay Area labor costs, but also deeper expertise with complex SaaS, fintech, and enterprise systems.
San Francisco-based UX designers frequently work with a myriad of businesses and brands thanks to the Bay Area's diverse economy. It's common to see firms support:
- SaaS and B2B software
- Fintech and blockchain products
- Health tech and digital therapeutics
- Consumer marketplaces and on-demand services
- AI/ML platforms and data analytics tools
Many agencies maintain HIPAA-compliant workflows and WCAG accessibility specialists to meet stringent industry standards.
- Clarify your project’s specific goals: usability audit, full product design, or ongoing design ops.
- Review Clutch case studies for projects similar in scope and vertical.
- Ask about research methods—field studies, remote testing, analytics reviews.
- Confirm tool stack (Figma, Maze, Jira) aligns with your workflow.
- Request a pilot sprint to evaluate communication, iterations, and fit.
Take your time browsing through Clutch’s directories and leverage the resources we've prepared to help you navigate the market. Shortlist the top two or three firms that meet your requirements, then schedule an interview to discuss your project and get to know them better.
- One-size-fits-all proposals without user research or discovery phases.
- Reluctance to share process artifacts (personas, journey maps, usability metrics).
- Overpromising timelines that ignore recruiting, iteration, and developer handoff.
- Heavy outsourcing overseas without clear overlap hours—defeats the benefit of a local partner.
- Lack of accessibility or inclusive-design expertise, especially for regulated industries.
Stay alert when discussing with prospective vendors. Don't let red flags slip under your nose.
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