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?
Milliner
19%
#528 / 623
View rankingMilliner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Block, crown and the material.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Shape, stitch and the brim that will not sit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Fit, the hair and the one that will not take a pin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Trim, feather and the balance.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The wedding, the wind and not making a prop hat.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it sits, and does not fly.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
- hat blocks
- crowns
- brims
- feathers
- pins
- fit hats
- trim
- balance
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6051.00· ESCO/ISCO 7531