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 / 753
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?
Requirements engineer
27%
#181 / 753
View rankingRequirements engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Workshop, the actor and the requirement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Conflict, the loudest and not swallowing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Criterion, the test and not leaving it vague.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Change, the impact and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The project lead, the deadline and not cutting the one that matters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it is needed, and not the loudest one's.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
- requirements
- actor workshops
- acceptance criteria
- change impact
- backlog
- tests
- not swallow the loudest
- ambiguity
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1299.00· ESCO/ISCO 2511