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?
Paid media specialist
28%
#123 / 623
View rankingPaid media specialist
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, platforms and the pixel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Creatives, frequency and audience cuts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The client, going live and the campaign that drifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, attribution and the last-click fight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Brand safety and inventory you cannot touch.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That the pixel fires, and not burning extra CPM.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- media plan
- pixel
- frequency
- brand safety
- attribution
- creatives
- audiences
- digital inventory
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1161.00· ESCO/ISCO 2431