Graphic Designer

O*NET: Graphic Designers·27-1024.00

The Verdict:AI tools generate layouts, logos, illustrations, and copy at professional quality from simple prompts, automating core creation tasks. Humans handle client discussions and refinements, but teams now produce more designs with fewer staff. The role persists in niche creative strategy yet faces widespread contraction as AI scales.

Resilience Score

/100

High Risk

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$61k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+2.1%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 9 of 19 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

47%

Moderate exposure

Task Analysis

This role has a mixed AI profile.
9 tasks are automatable, 42% reward AI fluency, and 2 remain human-essential.

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9exposed

8AI leverage

2human-essential

View all 19 tasks

AI Can Handle This9 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

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

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.

Use computer software to generate new images.

Prepare digital files for printing.

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

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

Write or edit copy for clients.

AI Leverage8 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.

Research the target audience of projects.

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

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

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

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

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

Research new software or design concepts.

Human Advantage2 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

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

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