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?
Window dresser
20%
#448 / 623
View rankingWindow dresser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plans, moodboards and a first digital mock-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Build, light and dress the window.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Brand, shop and trading calendar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Mannequins, props and strike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Rules, safety and street hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not leaving a window nobody gets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Build, light and dress the window
- Brand, shop and trading calendar
- Mannequins, props and strike
- Rules, safety and street hours
- Not leaving a window nobody gets
- escaparatista
- visual merchandiser
- window dresser
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1026.00· ESCO/ISCO 3432