Automation index

How much of a Set designer’s job can AI already do?

A sketch and a 3D come earlier. A set that stands and can be shot do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

26%

AI can already do 26% of this job.

#200 / 633

Set designer

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
The reading, references and the space concept. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Drawings, model, 3D and the element list. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	32%	+5.8
Build, workshop and fit-up in the room or on set. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Rehearsals, changes and what direction asks. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Budget, props and the trades. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
That it stands, reads, and comes down. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		26%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

19%

#508 / 633

Luthier

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
Template, woods and the soundboard mould. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Glue, braces and the one that opens. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
String, fret and the octave. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Finish, the bridge and the one that will not hold. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The player, the concert and not moving the soundpost blind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
That it sounds, and not leaving a twisted neck. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low