Automation index
How much of a UX 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?
UX designer
46%
AI can already do 46% of this job.
#3 / 713
View rankingUX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Flows and wireframesEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 35% | 70% | +24.5 |
Tests and synthesisEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 50% | +12.5 |
System and judgmentEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 25% | +6.3 |
Team workshopsEstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 15% | +2.3 |
| Total | 100% | 46% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- design interfaces
- prototypes
- figma
- work ergonomically
- understand artistic concepts
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- analyse score
- monitor sociological trends
- draw up lighting plan
- assess power needs
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1255.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166
IS WORK OVER?
Bodyguard
19%
#564 / 713
View rankingBodyguard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, advances and the vehicle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Street, the gap and the one who comes close.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Premises, the exits and not drinking.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Threat, the note and calling it in.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the whim and not yielding security.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Cover the body, and not playing the hero.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- escort routes
- advances
- the vehicle
- premises exits
- threats
- not drink on duty
- gaps
- cover
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 5414