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?
Motion designer
25%
#247 / 623
View rankingMotion 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Storyboard, easing and the brand template.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 44% | +7 |
After Effects, the render and the client who changes the end.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Rhythm, type and cutting to tempo.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Delivery, formats and the one that is too heavy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Art direction and not recycling the same whoosh.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it tells, and not nauseating with extra easing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- motion graphics
- easing
- motion storyboard
- type in motion
- renders
- cut to tempo
- brand templates
- delivery formats
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1014.00· ESCO/ISCO 2166