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?
Office manager
27%
#169 / 623
View rankingOffice manager
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Vendors, contracts and the inventory.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Facilities, the air-con and the one who is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Onboarding, keys and the desk.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Budget, the extra and not overspending.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Management, the surprise and not leaving the office dark.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it works, and not running out of paper.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- office inventory
- facilities
- onboarding
- vendor contracts
- keys
- desks
- office budget
- air-con
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-3012.00· ESCO/ISCO 1219