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
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Design Services | 25,220 | $1.8B | $110M | $0 |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | 22,050 | $1.5B | $89.7M | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 12,830 | $1.2B | $71.1M | $0 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 12,960 | $1.0B | $61.5M | $0 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 16,090 | $773M | $47.5M | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 9990 | $767M | $47.1M | $0 |
| Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers | 9770 | $533M | $32.8M | $0 |
| Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 8840 | $460M | $28.2M | $0 |
| Software Publishers | 3700 | $364M | $22.4M | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 4130 | $356M | $21.9M | $0 |