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Census · Creative · occupation code 27-1024

Graphic Designers

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 19 tasks

  • Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 6.1% of the role's time · $892M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.7% of the role's time · $1.4B · waiting on a check

  • Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.5% of the role's time · $1.4B · waiting on a check

  • Use computer software to generate new images.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $1.2B · waiting on a check

  • Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.1% of the role's time · $1.2B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $992M · waiting on a check

  • Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.7% of the role's time · $978M · waiting on a check

  • Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $957M · waiting on a check

  • Prepare digital files for printing.

    physical work, outside the screen · 5.8% of the role's time · $835M

  • Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $735M · waiting on a check

  • Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $734M

  • Research the target audience of projects.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.5% of the role's time · $650M

  • Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.2% of the role's time · $608M · waiting on a check

  • Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $571M · waiting on a check

  • Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $361M

  • Research new software or design concepts.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $356M

  • Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $350M

  • Write or edit copy for clients.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $215M · waiting on a check

  • Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $111M

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