Upholsterers.

This job has 22 core tasks. We went through 5 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Upholsterers 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.

1. TASK 01

   Maintain records of time required to perform each job.

   AI DOES

   Logs timestamps, auto-fills time entries, and summarizes job duration records

   YOU DO

   Judge which job details or exceptions are worth noting in the record

2. TASK 02

   Discuss upholstery fabrics, colors, and styles with customers, and provide cost estimates.

   AI DOES

   Pulls up fabric options, calculates cost estimates, and suggests color/style pairings based on customer preferences

   YOU DO

   Listen to the customer, read their reactions, and build the relationship that closes the job

3. TASK 03

   Design upholstery cover patterns and cutting plans, based on sketches, customer descriptions, or blueprints.

   AI DOES

   Generates pattern layout suggestions, visualizes design options, and drafts cutting plans from text or image inputs

   YOU DO

   Apply tactile fabric knowledge and fine-tune cuts to minimize waste and fit real furniture shapes

4. TASK 04

   Read work orders, and apply knowledge and experience with materials to determine types and amounts of materials required to cover workpieces.

   AI DOES

   Reads work orders, looks up material specs, and suggests starting estimates for fabric yardage

   YOU DO

   Trust your hands-on feel for how each material actually drapes and performs on the specific piece

5. TASK 05

   Collaborate with interior designers to decorate rooms and coordinate furnishing fabrics.

   AI DOES

   Suggests fabric combinations, color schemes, and style matches based on room goals

   YOU DO

   Bring your eye for texture, scale, and client chemistry into the final call