Automation index
Can AI do the work of a UX designer?
Today an AI can already spin variants and assemble a first cut. Deciding what works, what ships, and why, is still direction.
It measures how much work time can already be saved, not who will lose their job.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
UX designer
46%
AI or a robot can already do 46% of this job.
#3 / 103
View rankingUX designer
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Flows and wireframesEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 35% | 70% | +24.5 |
Tests and synthesisEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 25% | 50% | +12.5 |
System and judgmentEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 25% | 25% | +6.3 |
Team workshopsEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 15% | +2.3 |
| Total | 100% | 46% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- 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?
Influencer / creator
30%
#39 / 103
View rankingInfluencer / creator
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- produce statistical financial records
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- implement marketing strategies
- monitor financial accounts
- manage staff
- analyse booking patterns
- think analytically
- develop financial statistics reports
- apply numeracy skills
- forecast occupancy demand
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2431