SOC 27-1024
Graphic Designers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ36/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ214,260
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$61K
$38K โ $103K
Projected Growth
๐+2.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค83/100
High exposure
๐ก Graphic Designers face a risk score of 36/100 โ 8 points below the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $61K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 36/100, Graphic Designers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 214,260 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in live performance and audience engagement and collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Graphic Designers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Text-to-image tools displacing graphic design work
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Live performance and audience engagement
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Physical artistry and hands-on creative execution
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Development environment software
Video creation and editing software
Web platform development software
Graphics or photo imaging software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Design
Computers and Electronics
Fine Arts
Communications and Media
English Language
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 71% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 71% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 82% |