Graphic Designers
Also called: graphic, designer, artist, brand designer, graphic artist
Do you do this at work?
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Do you do this at work?
Use computer software to generate new images
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How AI is changing graphic designers work
9 of 17 main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Red (lots of AI use) — 53% when main tasks are weighted. This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.
Tasks in this job and recorded AI use
- Use computer software to generate new images (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
- Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Research new software or design concepts (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products (main task) — some recorded AI use
- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Prepare digital files for printing (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Talk with clients to discuss and determine layout design (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Research the target audience of projects (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment (main task) — no recorded AI use
- Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients — no recorded AI use
- Write or edit copy for clients — no recorded AI use
Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).
Your first steps (guidance)
- Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
- Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Use computer software to generate new images”. Try the prompt for: “Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type”.
- Weeks 3–4: Make it a habit. Use AI 3 times a week for 15 minutes. Always check facts, numbers and names yourself.
Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.
Questions about AI and graphic designers
Will AI replace graphic designers?
Our data can’t predict job losses, and we don’t try to. What it does show: 9 of the 17 main tasks for this job match tasks people already use AI for (Anthropic Economic Index), giving a Red rating (lots of AI use). Using AI on a task is not the same as AI doing the whole job, and 10 of the 19 listed tasks show no recorded AI use yet.
Which graphic tasks is AI used for most?
In the data, the most AI use among this job’s tasks is for: use computer software to generate new images; determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type; mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
Which graphic tasks show little or no AI use?
For example: key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor; review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed; prepare digital files for printing. These are good places to keep building your own skills.
How does this job compare to others?
In Microsoft Research’s “Working with AI” study, this job’s AI applicability score is equal to or higher than 75% of the occupations they scored. That measures overlap with AI chat use, not risk of job loss.
How can a graphic start learning AI?
Start small: open a free AI assistant, try it on one task you do often, and always check facts and numbers yourself. The plan on this page is guidance, not professional advice.