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?
Tattoo artist
16%
#602 / 623
View rankingTattoo artist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Sketches, stencils and portfolio.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Bookings, consent and written aftercare.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Tattoo: line, shade and pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 26% | 4% | +1 |
Hygiene, sterilisation and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 8% | +1.3 |
Advise, cut the design and say no.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
Shop brand and aftercare in person.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Sketches, stencils and portfolio
- Bookings, consent and written aftercare
- Tattoo: line, shade and pain
- Hygiene, sterilisation and waste
- Advise, cut the design and say no
- Shop brand and aftercare in person
- tatuador
- tattoo
- tatuaje
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1019.00· ESCO/ISCO 5142