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?
Set designer
26%
AI can already do 26% of this job.
#200 / 633
View rankingSet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
The reading, references and the space concept.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Drawings, model, 3D and the element list.EstimateNo 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.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Rehearsals, changes and what direction asks.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Budget, props and the trades.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
That it stands, reads, and comes down.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- design sets
- make models
- set drawings
- fit up
- props
- space concept
- set 3D
- stage fit-up
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1027.00· ESCO/ISCO 3432
IS WORK OVER?
Mason
15%
#617 / 633
View rankingMason
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, measure and order material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Setting out and levels on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Raise walls, render and plaster.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Floors, tiling and finishing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Coordinate with foreman, plumber and electrician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
| Total | 100% | 15% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- build walls
- plaster
- site work
- Read drawings, measure and order material
- Setting out and levels on site
- Raise walls, render and plaster
- Floors, tiling and finishing
- Safety, scaffolding and clearing the bay
- albanil
- mason
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7112