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Can AI do the work of a Graphic designer?
Today an AI can already spin variants and assemble a first cut. Deciding what works, what ships, and why, is still direction.
It does not predict how many jobs will disappear.
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IS WORK OVER?
Graphic designer
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#58 / 103
View rankingGraphic designer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Use computer software to generate new images.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 33% | 28% | +9.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- graphic design
- desktop publishing
- copyright legislation
- respect publication formats
- use creative suite software
- follow a brief
- identify customer's needs
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1024.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166
IS WORK OVER?
Cloud architect
28%
#51 / 103
View rankingCloud architect
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagrams, ADRs and a first IaC pass.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Cost estimate, Well-Architected and gaps.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Review PRs, security and network.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Align with security, finops and product.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
PoCs, real failures and vendor limits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Sign the design and own the incident.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Diagrams, ADRs and a first IaC pass
- Cost estimate, Well-Architected and gaps
- Review PRs, security and network
- Align with security, finops and product
- PoCs, real failures and vendor limits
- Sign the design and own the incident
- arquitecto cloud
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1243.01· ESCO/ISCO 2511