Automation index
How much of a Illustrator’s job can AI already do?
A sketch and a palette come earlier. An image that tells and actually ships does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Illustrator
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#432 / 643
View rankingIllustrator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sketches, palettes and a first pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Draw, paint and close the plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Client, changes and not watering the view.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Files, print and rights.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Diary, invoices and life between jobs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not delivering a drawing that is not yours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Sketches, palettes and a first pass
- Draw, paint and close the plate
- Client, changes and not watering the view
- Files, print and rights
- Diary, invoices and life between jobs
- Not delivering a drawing that is not yours
- ilustrador
- illustrator
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1013.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166
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Upholsterer
18%
#589 / 643
View rankingUpholsterer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Patterns, metres and fabric order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Strip, fill and tension.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Sew, piped edges and finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Client, style and quote.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Shop, springs and foams.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not delivering a seat that sags.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Patterns, metres and fabric order
- Strip, fill and tension
- Sew, piped edges and finish
- Client, style and quote
- Shop, springs and foams
- Not delivering a seat that sags
- tapicero
- upholsterer
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6093.00· ESCO/ISCO 7534