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?
Vehicle painter
18%
#566 / 623
View rankingVehicle painter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Formulas, codes and paint orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Mask, spray and bake.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Sand, polish and match the gloss.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Booth, filters and waste.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Shop, deadlines and the panel beater.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Not leaving a patch you can see from ten metres.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Formulas, codes and paint orders
- Mask, spray and bake
- Sand, polish and match the gloss
- Booth, filters and waste
- Shop, deadlines and the panel beater
- pintor de coches
- vehicle painter
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9124.00· ESCO/ISCO 7132