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?

46%

AI can already do 46% of this job.

#3 / 623

UX 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
Flows and wireframes Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	35%	70%	+24.5
Tests and synthesis Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	25%	50%	+12.5
System and judgment Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	25%	25%	+6.3
Team workshops Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

18%

#571 / 623

Lighting technician

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
Plot and programming Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	25%	35%	+8.8
Rig and focus Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	50%	12%	+6
The show Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	15%	+2.3
Incidents Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	10%	12%	+1.2
Total	100%		18%

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