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 / 623
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?
Labour inspector
23%
#299 / 623
View rankingLabour inspector
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan visits, complaints and the firm’s history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Site or workplace, stop unsafe work and take statements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 12% | +2.6 |
Minutes, orders and the penalty proposal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Contracts, hours and the bogus self-employed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Union, employer and what is argued in the corridor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
A penalty that holds, and not looking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- visit sites
- stop unsafe work
- infringement minutes
- bogus self-employment
- check contracts
- labour orders
- fine firms
- take statements
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3352