Top UX Designers in San Jose
San Jose sits at the heart of Silicon Valley, where hardware giants like Cisco and Adobe meet a booming startup scene fueled by San Jose State University talent. For product teams here, great user experience isn’t a luxury—it’s the difference between market traction and missed opportunity.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See all 61 projectsQubika is a UX/UI design company renowned for its exceptional service and commitment to user-centered design. With a focus on mobile and app development, 100% of reviewers highlight Qubika's professionalism, responsiveness, and quality of work. Clients commend their ability to deliver high-quality, bug-free products on time, with 0% negative feedback across reviews. Their strong company culture and alignment with clients’ objectives make them a preferred choice for UX/UI design projects.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See all 83 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 Jose, CAServices provided
See all 94 projectsMomentum Design Lab is a distinguished UX/UI design firm that excels in providing comprehensive user experience and interface design solutions. Reviews highlight their professionalism, efficient project management, and ability to deliver on time and budget, with a 95% adherence to timelines. Clients have praised their user-centered design approach and innovative solutions, while indicating a desire for more competitive pricing. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their exceptional communication and collaborative process.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See all 37 projectsOrizon Design is a UX/UI design firm known for its professional and creative approach to user-centered design. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients consistently praise their efficient project management, timely delivery, and ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive and visually engaging interfaces. Over 90% of reviews highlight their impressive collaboration and communication skills, emphasizing their commitment to meeting client needs.
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UXCam, a Conversion Optimization company, was launched in 2014. They specializes in Conversion Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9El Cerrito, CA
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Rootid, a branding company, is headquartered in Sister Bay, Wisconsin and El Cerrito, California. The team provides Branding and Web Development.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See all 34 projectsGlow Design Agency is a prominent UX/UI design firm specializing in creating user-friendly and visually appealing digital interfaces. With over 90% positive feedback, clients consistently highlight their ability to deliver high-quality, intuitive designs on time. Approximately 75% of reviews commend their effective project management and responsive communication, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See 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.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See all 20 projectsROSSUL is a distinguished UX/UI design company known for its comprehensive approach to user-centered design and digital interface design. Across their reviews, ROSSUL consistently receives high praise for understanding complex requirements and delivering intuitive, aesthetically pleasing designs. Impressively, 100% of reviewers noted their ability to translate vague concepts into refined user experiences, with 90% highlighting their efficient project management and proactive communication.
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Established in 2011, Aquent Talent is a Content Marketing company. The midsize team specializes in Content Marketing and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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User experience company Tank Design focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding. They are in New York, New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Located in Oakland, California, Palo Colorado Software, LLC is a small custom software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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Busse Design is an UX design company established in 1997. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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Mule Design Studio is a small user experience design agency in San Francisco, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See 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.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves San Jose, CAServices provided
See all 7 projectsMeticular is a user experience design company specializing in UX/UI design services, known for its comprehensive approach to digital interface design. Across the reviews, Meticular is frequently praised for its professionalism, expertise, and ability to seamlessly integrate with client teams, with 100% of reviewers mentioning their effective communication and responsiveness. Despite occasional delays, the overall client satisfaction remains high, emphasizing their commitment to delivering exceptional user-centered design solutions.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Venables Bell & Partners is a San Francisco, California-based branding company. The team offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Bite Communications is a branding firm. They are in San Francisco, California and London, England and have midsize team. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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Weightshift is a small user experience company based in San Francisco, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Primitive Logic is a midsize data analytics company. Launched in 1984, the team focuses on BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Walnut Creek, CA
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Established in 2005, Aviamedia LLC, a small app development firm, is located in Walnut Creek, California. Their team provides Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Innovate Group is a business intelligence company launched in 2015. The small team offers BI & big data consulting & SI and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oakland, CA
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Mobile application development firm Screenshotbot focuses on Mobile App Development and Application Testing. They were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Berkeley, CA
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Blockchain company VolumeFi is in Berkeley, California. They offer Blockchain and UX/UI Design and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Rise-and-Shine Studio is an Advertising company. Launched in 2005, the firm is located in San Francisco, California. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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Designerds is a branding agency headquartered in San Francisco, California. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999San Francisco, CA
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AB Tasty is a midsize Conversion Optimization company. Founded in 2009, the team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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ROI·DNA is a small San Francisco, California-based branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Scribely, an UX company, is in San Francisco, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Transcription.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Established in 2008, Pereira & O'Dell is a small SEO agency headquartered in San Francisco, California and New York, New York. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Upperquad is a branding agency. The San Francisco, California-based agency was founded in 2009. Their team specializes in Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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Boldium, LLC is an user experience design agency based in Berkeley, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Product Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Rafael, CA
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Belmondo Studios is a small San Rafael, California-based UX design company. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Video Production.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Factory 360, a midsize Advertising company, is based in San Francisco, California and Los Angeles, California. Their services include Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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Airlift is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Graphic Design and were founded in 2014.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Madrone Studios is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Web Design and are in San Francisco, California.
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Team X Pro is an user experience design company. Their small team of employees is based in Karachi, Pakistan and Stockton, California. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Eight Inc. Is a Market Research company established in 1989. The team offers Market Research and Interior Design.
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OPTIMYZ INTERACTIVE is a Content Marketing company headquartered in San Francisco, California. They specialize in Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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See all 5 projectsHyperArts is a web development company specializing in web design, database integration, and WordPress development, with expertise in handling complex scientific and commercial projects. Reviews indicate high client satisfaction, with 100% positive feedback on their project management, responsiveness, and professionalism. Clients value HyperArts' ability to deliver timely, quality solutions and appreciate their flexibility and understanding of client needs.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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ONWARD Agency is an Advertising company. The firm is in San Francisco, California. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Founded in 2013, Apptimize is an Application Testing company. The team provides Application Testing and Application Management & Support and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 1987, The M-Line is a branding agency. The company focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Mobile application development firm Tenddo Inc was founded in 2009. The agency specializes in Mobile App Development and Mobile & App Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Oliver + Sons is a San Francisco, California-based branding firm. They provide Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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Century is a branding company. The San Francisco, California-based agency was launched in 2017. Their team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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Good Dog Design, a small UX company, is in Mill Valley, California and Australia, Austria. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Red Bridge Internet, a web design agency, is located in San Francisco, California. They offer Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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In Berkeley, California, RadiantBrands is a small Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Pier2 Marketing, a Market Research company, was founded in 2007. The agency specializes in Market Research and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Insight Forge is a San Francisco, California-based pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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405 Group, a branding firm, focus on Branding and Web Design. They were founded in 1996.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerRiverbank, CA
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Webdul, a web design company, is in Riverbank, California. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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3.6.75 DESIGN is a graphic design agency. They are headquartered in Fairfax, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Graphic Design and UX/UI Design.
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James DeKoven is a San Francisco, California-based Content Marketing company. Founded in 1999, the team provides Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999Palo Alto, CA
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See all 2 projectsEpsilon is a technology solutions provider specializing in web development and digital transformation. Their reviews indicate a 99% satisfaction rate among clients, highlighting their professionalism, responsiveness, and expertise in implementing complex solutions. Epsilon's commitment to collaboration and adaptability is consistently praised, with clients noting substantial improvements in digital capabilities and user engagement.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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See 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Cruz, CA
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See all 6 projectsRail Digital - Out of Business was a boutique agency specializing in video production and digital marketing solutions. The company received overwhelmingly positive feedback for its creativity, project management, and ability to understand client needs. Approximately 95% of reviews highlighted their effective communication and exceptional capability to deliver projects on time. Clients frequently praised their ability to deliver high-quality, engaging content that exceeded expectations, making them a preferred partner for many clients.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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See all 2 projectsOrbitLift is a versatile software development company specializing in complex front-end and back-end solutions. With a focus on e-commerce and financial platforms, they demonstrate strong expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, and Python. Reviews highlight their professional responsiveness and ability to manage complex tasks, with 100% of clients praising their communication and project management skills, although initial acclimatization to specific platforms is occasionally noted.
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List of the Top 15 San Jose User Experience (UX) Agencies
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Santa Clara, CA
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35.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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29.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews7.8/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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31.5/40.014.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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29.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Mountain View, CA
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38.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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36.7/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sunnyvale, CA
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30.5/40.017/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Jose, 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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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Palo Alto, CA
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35.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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29.7/40.017.4/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Santa Clara, CA
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28.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews3/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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30.1/40.017.2/20 Reviews4.3/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Altos, CA
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33/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fremont, CA
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28.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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31.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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27.2/40.014/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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26.6/40.014/20 Reviews6.7/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Fremont, CA
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25.2/40.014.6/20 Reviews4.8/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Santa Clara, CA
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25.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews3.8/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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21.1/40.017/20 Reviews0.1/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fremont, CA
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21.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.5/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cupertino, CA
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21/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$300+ / hr250 - 999Milpitas, CA
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21/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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19.7/40.00/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Mountain View, CA
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San Jose UX Designer FAQs
Working with a local UX design team lets you tap into Silicon Valley’s rapid-iteration culture and deep tech ecosystem. San Jose UX consultants frequently collaborate with product managers from neighboring hardware firms, fintech startups, and IoT innovators, giving them first-hand insight into complex user journeys.
Moreover, in-person white-boarding sessions are also easier to schedule, and agencies often maintain relationships with local user-testing groups, speeding up prototype validation.
Based on recent pricing data gathered by Clutch, rates generally range from $125 – $200 per hour. Clients can expect costs to range from:
• Small studios or independent consultants: $90 – $125/hr
• Mid-size agencies with research labs: $125 – $165/hr
• Enterprise-focused firms with full-stack design and dev: $165 – $200/hr
For fixed-scope engagements—like a five-page marketing site—budgets often start around $25,000. End-to-end product design for a SaaS platform can reach $100,000+, especially if in-depth ethnographic research or custom UI libraries are required.
• B2B SaaS and cloud infrastructure
• Semiconductors and IoT hardware
• Fintech and payments
• Health tech and med-device interfaces
• Edtech platforms tied to local universities
Because the city hosts both enterprise headquarters and nimble startups, many agencies maintain cross-disciplinary teams comfortable moving between regulated environments and fast-moving consumer apps.
- Define the success metrics of your project—i.e., conversion lift, reduced support tickets, or higher trial-to-paid rates.
- Review detailed Clutch case studies that match your tech stack (e.g., React, Flutter) and domain.
- Ask about their research methods: Do they conduct on-site contextual inquiries or rely solely on remote surveys?
- Evaluate collaboration tools—Figma, Miro, Jira—to ensure seamless hand-offs with your in-house developers.
- Check for local references; a proven track record with Silicon Valley firms often means faster onboarding to your product’s complexity.
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• Overemphasis on visual trends without discussing user research
• Lack of accessibility (WCAG) expertise despite California compliance requirements
• Minimal understanding of hardware-software integration common to Valley products
• One-size-fits-all pricing instead of phased, milestone-based estimates
• Reluctance to provide local client references or allow calls with prior stakeholders
Early detection of these issues saves time and budget before any wireframes are produced.