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?
Piling operator
19%
#516 / 623
View rankingPiling operator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-out, level and each pile’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive, bore and refusal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Cage, pour and the tube that rides up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Vibration, the neighbour and stopping in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Plant, access and the one that will not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
To level, and not cracking party walls.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
- drive piles
- bore
- cages
- refusal level
- site vibration
- pour piles
- piling set-out
- recoverable tubes
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2073.00· ESCO/ISCO 7114