Automation index
How much of a Graphic designer’s job can AI already do?
Today an AI can already spin variants and assemble a first cut. Deciding what works, what ships, and why, is still direction.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Graphic designer
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#95 / 623
View rankingGraphic designer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Use computer software to generate new images.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 22% | +1.8 |
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 33% | 28% | +9.2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- 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?
Political scientist
25%
#249 / 623
View rankingPolitical scientist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Briefings, polls and situation notes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Data, press archive and comparison.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Advise, debate and not sell smoke.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Field, interviews and observation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Teaching, papers and outreach.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not confusing a headline with a country.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Briefings, polls and situation notes
- Data, press archive and comparison
- Advise, debate and not sell smoke
- Field, interviews and observation
- Teaching, papers and outreach
- Not confusing a headline with a country
- politologo
- political scientist
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-3094.00· ESCO/ISCO 2633