JOB REPORT / 27-1024 · 19 TASKS

Graphic Designers.

Can AI do the work of Graphic Designers?

Mostly it works alongside you. Here is what shifts, task by task.

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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:

Key information into computer equipment to create layouts…
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork…
Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

18 of 19 tasks reviewed

This job has 19 core tasks. We went through 18 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Graphic Designers actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
AI DOES
Suggests layouts, auto-arranges elements, and speeds up repetitive formatting work
YOU DO
Judge what looks right and matches what the client actually wants
TASK 02
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
AI DOES
Generates draft charts, suggests layouts, and creates illustration options from text prompts
YOU DO
Apply brand judgment, refine aesthetics, and decide what truly communicates the message
TASK 03
Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
AI DOES
Auto-tags images, finds duplicates, and suggests folder structures
YOU DO
Decide what work matters and how it tells your creative story
TASK 04
Research new software or design concepts.
AI DOES
Summarizes new tools, explains design trends, and compares software features
YOU DO
Decide what fits your creative style and actual project needs
TASK 05
Write or edit copy for clients.
AI DOES
Drafts headlines, taglines, and body copy based on a prompt
YOU DO
Judge whether the words truly fit the client's brand and message
TASK 06
Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.
AI DOES
Scans layouts for contrast, alignment, hierarchy, and accessibility issues
YOU DO
Trust your eye for brand feel, client taste, and creative intent
TASK 07
Prepare digital files for printing.
AI DOES
Checks file specs, flags missing bleeds, and suggests color profile fixes
YOU DO
Verify final print quality and make judgment calls on color accuracy
TASK 08
Research the target audience of projects.
AI DOES
Summarizes audience demographics, behaviors, and trends from existing data
YOU DO
Apply creative judgment about what audience insights actually shape the design
TASK 09
Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
AI DOES
Scans images, flags visual patterns, and suggests presentation styles or mood directions
YOU DO
Trust your taste and brand instincts to decide what truly connects with the audience
TASK 10
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
AI DOES
Generates initial sketch concepts, style variations, and visual drafts from text prompts
YOU DO
Read the room in client meetings and translate fuzzy feedback into the right creative direction
TASK 11
Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
AI DOES
Generates visual concepts, suggests color palettes, and speeds up repetitive animation steps
YOU DO
Own the creative vision, enforce broadcast standards, and deliver polished on-brand graphics under deadline pressure
TASK 12
Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
AI DOES
Drafts questions to ask clients, summarizes notes, and suggests layout ideas to discuss
YOU DO
Read the room, ask the right follow-up questions, and build client trust
TASK 13SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
AI DOES
Generates layout templates and assembly sequences
YOU DO
Ensure quality matches the vision
About this analysis
58% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 14SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
AI DOES
Generates layout options and design variations quickly
YOU DO
Choose what connects with the audience
About this analysis
53% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 15SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Use computer software to generate new images.
AI DOES
Creates images from text prompts and edits
YOU DO
Direct the vision and refine the result
About this analysis
53% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 16SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
AI DOES
Automates layout assembly and formatting rules
YOU DO
Judge visual flow and final quality
About this analysis
51% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 17SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
AI DOES
Generates layout options and suggests type combinations
YOU DO
Choose what fits the brand and message
About this analysis
50% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites.
AI DOES
Generates layout options and visual elements quickly
YOU DO
Choose what connects with your audience
About this analysis
28% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Graphic Designers
SOC code: 27-1024
Tasks reviewed: 18 of 19

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $62,960 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $66,330 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 197,830
Employed in Colorado: 4,200
Job outlook: +2.1% by 2034 · ~20,000 openings/yr

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Your job, task by task.

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

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

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

Research new software or design concepts.

Write or edit copy for clients.

Review final layouts and suggest improvements, as needed.

Prepare digital files for printing.

Research the target audience of projects.

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

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

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

Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.

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

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

Use computer software to generate new images.

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

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.

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