Will AI replace Design occupations n.e.c.?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 205 official task statements scored for Design occupations n.e.c. (United Kingdom, SOC 3429), 17% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 31 out of 100 (range 26–37, band: low). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.

Which tasks in “Design occupations n.e.c.” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Research and stay informed about the latest make-up and beauty products” (83/100, very high); “Maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation” (83/100, very high); “Analyse scripts to understand character development and plot progression” (83/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.

Which tasks in “Design occupations n.e.c.” stay human?

About 61% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Dress models” (0/100, minimal); “Rotate interior display areas for promotions” (0/100, minimal); “Place prices on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, and floor” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.

What should someone working in “Design occupations n.e.c.” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 17% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 61% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.

How is the AI exposure score for Design occupations n.e.c. calculated?

Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 205 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

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Design occupations n.e.c.

applying body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines when working on scenic construction projects and inspiring and guiding teams to create displays under strict deadlines. If that's your week, this page is about your job.

The honest answer

AI is already taking a real slice of the routine work here: reading scripts to determine location. That is a slice of tasks, not of you.

Your move: what a design occupations n.e.c. can actually do about this ↓

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 17%
changing shape: 22%
staying human: 61%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

Whole-job exposure score 31 out of 100 (26–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, across 205 scored tasks. The number is the support for the sentence above it, not a headline about anyone’s future.

How we know this

What is measured: Every published task statement for design occupations n.e.c. is rated on five dimensions: can a model produce the output, does the work need a body in a room, does it need a legally accountable person, does it depend on a person being trusted in the moment, and how much data exists. A published formula turns those five ratings into the score; the model never writes the number.

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

That slice is not coming back; the core of the job, applying body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods, stays yours. The tools change, the responsibility doesn't.

Your week, as this page understands it

Job holders in this unit group plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for new industrial and commercial products, stage sets, and other areas not elsewhere classified in minor group 342: Design occupations. The job title says “design occupations n.e.c.”. The real job is the part underneath: applying body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods. That is the thing someone has to be right about.

The exposed part of this job is specific, and we won’t pretend it is coming back. But design occupations n.e.c. is not one task. It is 205 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is applying body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 17%
changing shape: 22%
staying human: 61%

These bars are tasks changing hands, not people being counted out. The ledger below shows which.

How we know this

How the bar is built: Each task’s share of the bar is its published importance weight, so a task you do all day counts for more than one you do twice a year.

Release: 2026-q4.1, scores computed 2026-08-04. Read the full method.

Your job, task by task

These are the official task statements for this occupation, in plain English, sorted by what the evidence says is happening to each one. The official wording sits under every line so you can check the rewrite against it.

2 rows are marked low confidence, so treat them as a ballpark rather than a fine measurement.
55 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Shifting to AI

35 tasks

Tasks today’s tools can already do most of. This is the part we will not soften: where these rows are the bulk of your week, the week changes.

Reading scripts to determine location
This is reading one thing and writing another: scripts in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 3429/03, 3429/04
Source: “Read scripts to determine location, set, and design requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading a script to pull out location, set and design requirements is document work software handles quickly and thoroughly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing scripts to understand character development and plot progression
This is reading one thing and writing another: scripts in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 3429/04
Source: “Analyse scripts to understand character development and plot progression.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading a script and drawing out character arcs and plot structure is text analysis with abundant reference material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Analysing a script to note events affecting characters' appearances for scene planning
This is reading one thing and writing another: a script in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Analyse a script to note events affecting characters' appearances for scene planning.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading a script and noting where a character's appearance changes is exactly the kind of document work software does well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing signage using graphic design software
This is reading one thing and writing another: signage in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 85 · 3429/05
Source: “Design signage using graphic design software (Computer Aided Design).” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Sign design happens in software already, and design tools now generate and adjust layouts quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Changing shape

43 tasks

Tasks where the machine takes the producing and a person keeps the checking, the deciding, or the answering-for-it. For most jobs this is the biggest group, and it is where "transformation, not termination" is literally visible.

Creating designs and drawings using Computer Aided Design
The software now makes the first pass at designs, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 3429/01, 3429/05
Source: “Create designs and drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Software can produce a usable first pass at a design drawing, though a finished, production-ready design still needs the designer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing displays and materials for decorating windows and interior displays
The software now makes the first pass at displays, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 3429/01, 3429/04
Source: “Design displays and materials for decorating windows and interior displays.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Concepts for window and interior displays can be generated on screen, though the final look is judged in the space.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Interpreting and researching production requirements to identify appropriate make-up
The software now makes the first pass at production requirements, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Interpret and research production requirements to identify appropriate make-up, hair, wigs, and prosthetics.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Researching what a production needs in make-up, hair and prosthetics is desk research over well-documented reference material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.

Staying human

127 tasks

Tasks that stay with a person, because they happen in the physical world, because the rules need someone accountable, or because the value is that a specific person does them.

Applying body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods
This work happens in the physical world: body, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 3429/03
Source: “Apply body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods, cultures, and genres.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying make-up to a face or body is hands-on work that cannot be done by software.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Applying makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions
This work happens in the physical world: makeup, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 3429/03
Source: “Apply makeup to enhance or alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as films.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Putting make-up on a performer is physical work done with hands on skin.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Creating special effects make-up
This work happens in the physical world: special effects make-up, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 95 · 3429/03
Source: “Create special effects make-up.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Special effects make-up is built by hand on a performer, which no software can do.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.

Show the other 195 tasks

Researching and staying informed about the latest make-up and beauty products
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: informed in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Research and stay informed about the latest make-up and beauty products.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (76–90 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping up with new products is reading and summarising publicly available information.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Maintaining awareness of health and safety issues and legislation
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: awareness of health in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 3429/03
Source: “Maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Health and safety rules are published in full, so tools summarise and track them reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Researching architectural and stylistic elements for specific time periods
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: architectural in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Research architectural and stylistic elements for specific time periods.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Researching architecture and style from a particular period draws on abundant published material, which software gathers and summarises well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Keeping up to date with trends in technology
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: to date in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Keep up to date with trends in technology.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping up with technology trends is reading and summarising published material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Researching details to ensure script accuracy
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: details in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Research details to ensure script accuracy.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Checking script details against the record is research over abundant published material, which software does quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Carrying out research on trends in design and lifestyle
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Carry out research on trends in design and lifestyle, including target market characteristics.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 83 out of 100 (79–87 allowing for uncertainty): very high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Trend and lifestyle research draws on huge amounts of published material, which software gathers and summarises very well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Researching materials and processes to meet specific market requirements
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Research materials and processes to meet specific market requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Searching materials and processes against a set of requirements is documented research that software does quickly and thoroughly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Testing the design concept using computerised modelling
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the design concept in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Test the design concept using computerised modelling.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Testing a concept in simulation software is screen work with well documented methods.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Researching new materials and technologies for design incorporation
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: new materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Research new materials and technologies for design incorporation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Researching new materials and technologies is reading and summarising, which software does quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Studying competing products and designing styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: products in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Studying competitors' products and styles is desk research over widely available material, which software gathers and summarises well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning market research to test products and assess potential success
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: market research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 50 · 3429/01
Source: “Plan market research to test products and assess potential success.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Designing a research plan follows well-documented method that tools reproduce reliably.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying opportunities to improve packaging based on cost analysis
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: opportunities in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 3429/02
Source: “Identify opportunities to improve packaging based on cost analysis, continuous improvement, waste avoidance, and process optimizations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Spotting cost and waste savings from packaging data is analysis software does quickly across large datasets.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Translating customer briefs into technical packaging briefs
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: customer briefs in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/02
Source: “Translate customer briefs into technical packaging briefs using business, consumer, operational, and sustainability requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Turning a customer brief into a technical brief is document-to-document work that current writing tools handle well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Defining project parameters, design experiments and establishing success criteria and protocols
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: project parameters in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 65 · 3429/02
Source: “Define project parameters, design experiments, and establish success criteria and protocols.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Setting project parameters, experiment designs and success criteria follows documented method that software drafts to a usable standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Utilising critical thinking, analytical and statistical skills to evaluate and interpret complex information and data
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: critical thinking, analytical and statistical skills in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 65 · 3429/02
Source: “Utilise critical thinking, analytical, and statistical skills to evaluate and interpret complex information and data.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysing and interpreting complex data suits software well, with officers judging what the findings mean locally.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Reporting trial results and conclusions
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: trial results in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 3429/02
Source: “Report trial results and conclusions, and propose adaptations and optimizations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing up trial results and recommending changes is report work current tools produce to a standard a specialist can tidy.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing technical reports to document project specifications
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: technical reports in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 3429/02
Source: “Write technical reports to document project specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Turning project decisions into a written technical report is documentation work software drafts to a good standard for checking.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Estimating set- or exhibit-related costs
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: set- in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs, including materials, construction, and hire of props or locations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Cost estimating from materials and hire prices is spreadsheet work that software already does quickly and accurately.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning construction project activities to meet deadlines
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: construction project activities in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Plan construction project activities to meet deadlines.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Sequencing site activities against deadlines is planning software handles well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Creating preliminary sketches to showcase visual merchandising concepts
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: preliminary sketches in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Create preliminary sketches to showcase visual merchandising concepts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Preliminary concept sketches are something image tools now produce quickly to a standard a designer can work from.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing visual merchandising packs outlining layout principles and visual dressings
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This is reading one thing and writing another: visual merchandising packs outlining layout principles in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Develop visual merchandising packs outlining layout principles and visual dressings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing up layout principles and visual guidance into a pack is document work current tools produce to a usable standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Creating signage guidelines for head office-based teams
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This is reading one thing and writing another: signage guidelines in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Create signage guidelines for head office-based teams.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (71–79 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing signage guidelines is documentation work current tools draft to a standard a designer can finalise.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing sketches of proposed displays
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This is reading one thing and writing another: sketches of proposed displays in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Prepare sketches of proposed displays.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Sketching proposed displays is something image tools now do quickly and to a standard a designer can work from.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing layouts for printing
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This is reading one thing and writing another: layouts in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Prepare layouts for printing.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 75 out of 100 (68–82 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Preparing artwork layouts for print is well-documented production work that design software already largely automates.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Creating initial sketches or outline plans for product development
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This is reading one thing and writing another: initial sketches in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 3429/01
Source: “Create initial sketches or outline plans for product development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 68 out of 100 (61–75 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Generating first sketches and outline plans is something image and concept tools now do well from a written brief.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Evaluating the availability of materials to optimise product development and manufacturing
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This is reading one thing and writing another: the availability of materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 55 · 3429/01
Source: “Evaluate the availability of materials to optimise product development and manufacturing.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 68 out of 100 (61–75 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Checking what materials are available is a lookup against supplier data, which software handles once it has access.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Ensuring compliance with packaging and marketing regulatory requirements
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This is reading one thing and writing another: compliance in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/02
Source: “Ensure compliance with packaging and market regulatory requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (62–70 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Packaging rules are published and detailed, so checking a design against them is work software does reliably with a specialist confirming.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying effective mitigation measures for the risk management process
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This is reading one thing and writing another: effective mitigation measures in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 55 · 3429/02
Source: “Identify effective mitigation measures for the risk management process.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 66 out of 100 (62–70 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Risk mitigation options are well documented, so software can propose sensible measures for the risk owner to decide on.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Arranging meetings with engineers and other departments to discuss production processes
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This is reading one thing and writing another: meetings in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Arrange meetings with engineers and other departments to discuss production processes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (60–68 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Arranging meetings and setting agendas is scheduling and drafting work that office software already handles.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Sourcing materials and equipment from specialist suppliers
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This is reading one thing and writing another: materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/03
Source: “Source materials and equipment from specialist suppliers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 64 out of 100 (57–71 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Finding specialist suppliers and placing orders is search and purchasing work software does quickly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Sketching initial design ideas
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This is reading one thing and writing another: initial design ideas in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Sketch initial design ideas.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 62 out of 100 (58–66 allowing for uncertainty): high exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Initial idea sketches are quick to generate in quantity, which is exactly what this stage needs.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 4/4.
Generating innovative project ideas for industrial and product design
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The software now makes the first pass at innovative project ideas, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Generate innovative project ideas for industrial and product design.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Idea generation is a genuine strength of current tools, though picking the ideas worth pursuing stays with the designer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Researching how services are utilised by consumers
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The software now makes the first pass at how services, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 3429/01
Source: “Research how services are utilised by consumers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Analysing how consumers use a service is well-documented research work, though gathering the raw evidence still needs real users.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Performing tasks quickly and accurately under time pressure
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The software now makes the first pass at tasks, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Perform tasks quickly and accurately under time pressure.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (46–70 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, low confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Speed and accuracy are software strengths, though what is actually being done under pressure is left unstated here.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Generating design concepts for hairstyles and make-up
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The software now makes the first pass at design concepts, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Generate design concepts for hairstyles and make-up.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Image tools generate hair and make-up concepts readily, but shaping them to a specific production still takes a designer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Adapting plans to meet intended purposes or conform to budget and manufacturing restrictions
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The software now makes the first pass at plans, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Adapt plans to meet intended purposes or conform to budget and manufacturing restrictions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reworking plans to fit a budget or manufacturing limit is documented problem-solving software can draft, with the designer choosing.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing drawings for storyboards or other preparatory visualisations
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The software now makes the first pass at drawings, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Prepare drawings for storyboards or other preparatory visualisations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Rough visualisations can be generated, though preparing usable storyboard drawings still needs an artist.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits
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The software now makes the first pass at preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including construction details, layout, material specifications, and diagrams for special effects or lighting.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Preliminary renderings and specification diagrams can be generated on screen, with the designer refining the details.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying potential exhibits for display to support creative concepts and production design
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The software now makes the first pass at potential exhibits, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 3429/04
Source: “Identify potential exhibits for display to support creative concepts and production design.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Identifying possible exhibits is research over catalogues and collections, though knowing what will work takes a curator's eye.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning window and in-store displays
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The software now makes the first pass at window, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Plan window and in-store displays, signage, and pricing concepts in advance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Planning displays, signage and pricing ahead is documentation work software supports, though the concepts still need a designer's eye.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning window displays
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The software now makes the first pass at window displays, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Plan window displays.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Window display plans can be drafted on screen, but what works is decided against the real window and stock.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing creative and trend-aware branding strategies to promote brands
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The software now makes the first pass at creative, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Develop creative and trend-aware branding strategies to promote brands.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 58 out of 100 (51–65 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Branding strategy can be drafted from trend material, though judging what will land with a real audience stays human.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Ordering or acquiring needed materials for special effects
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The software now makes the first pass at needed materials, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Order or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Ordering materials and supplies is straightforward purchasing work that software already handles.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Writing makeup sheets to document specific looks and products
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The software now makes the first pass at makeup sheets, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Write makeup sheets to document specific looks and products used.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Writing up which products and steps created a look is record-keeping software can draft from a short description.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Managing resources to support the execution of design requirements e.g. stock
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The software now makes the first pass at resources, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/03
Source: “Manage resources to support the execution of design requirements e.g. stock, budget, tools and equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Tracking stock, budget and equipment is administrative work that software handles well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assisting in producing exhibition catalogues
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The software now makes the first pass at producing exhibition catalogues, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 3429/04
Source: “Assist in producing exhibition catalogues, publicity material, and displays.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Producing catalogue and publicity material is writing and layout work current tools handle to a good standard.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Applying artistic skills to create visuals and plans
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The software now makes the first pass at artistic skills, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 3429/05
Source: “Apply artistic skills to create visuals and plans.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 56 out of 100 (49–63 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Producing visuals and plans to a brief is largely screen work that image tools do well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Revising product designs to mitigate production problems and enhance manufacturability
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The software now makes the first pass at product designs, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 90 · 3429/01
Source: “Revise product designs to mitigate production problems and enhance manufacturability.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (43–57 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Software can suggest design changes, but knowing what a particular factory can actually make comes from local, hard-won knowledge.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Analysing and evaluating the suitability of design concepts for production
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The software now makes the first pass at the suitability of design concepts, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 3429/01
Source: “Analyse and evaluate the suitability of design concepts for production.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (43–57 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Judging whether a concept can be made depends on the specific plant and suppliers, which sits outside what software knows.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Creating building plans using CAD software
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The software now makes the first pass at plans, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 3429/01
Source: “Create building plans using CAD software.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (43–57 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Software can produce a usable first pass at building plans, but the finished, approvable drawing still needs the designer's work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Creating designs tailored to clients' needs and budget
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The software now makes the first pass at designs, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 3429/04
Source: “Create designs tailored to clients' needs and budget.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 50 out of 100 (43–57 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Software generates strong concept options, but tailoring them to a real budget and a real client still needs the designer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Monitoring and reviewing manufacturing standards and parameters to maintain product quality
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The software now makes the first pass at standards, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 3429/01
Source: “Monitor and review manufacturing standards and parameters to maintain product quality.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (45–53 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Manufacturing parameters are recorded digitally, so watching them for drift suits software well, with occasional checks on the line.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Utilising IT and computer-aided design software in design and project management
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The software now makes the first pass at IT, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/02
Source: “Utilise IT and computer-aided design software in design and project management.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Design and project software already does much of this work, though choosing and driving the right tools still needs the designer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Gathering information from clients and staff about timelines
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The software now makes the first pass at information, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Gather information from clients and staff about timelines, budgets, materials, or promotion requirements for exhibitions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Collecting timelines, budgets and requirements is structured information gathering software supports, though the answers come from people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Determining the type of merchandise to be featured and the time and placing for each display by consulting with advertising or sales staff
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The software now makes the first pass at the type of merchandise, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Determine the type of merchandise to be featured and the time and place for each display by consulting with advertising or sales staff.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 49 out of 100 (42–56 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Choosing featured merchandise and timing follows sales data software analyses, though the decision is made with colleagues.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Preparing detailed drawings and illustrations using drafting instruments
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The software now makes the first pass at detailed drawings, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 3429/01
Source: “Prepare detailed drawings and illustrations using drafting instruments, paints, brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Tools generate drawings and illustrations quickly, though painted or hand-drawn work and final technical accuracy still need the designer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing products based on drawings
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The software now makes the first pass at products, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Design products based on drawings, sketches, and models.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Design tools take you a long way, but turning sketches into a workable product needs real design judgement.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Developing design concepts using CAD as part of a team
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The software now makes the first pass at design concepts, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Develop design concepts using CAD as part of a team, considering the client's budget.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Tools help produce CAD concepts, but working to a client's budget within a team involves judgement calls made by people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Developing manufacturing procedures to improve operations and product quality
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The software now makes the first pass at procedures, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 60 · 3429/01
Source: “Develop manufacturing procedures to improve operations and product quality.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Procedure improvements can be drafted, though they come from watching how the line actually runs.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Interpreting and following detailed technical drawings to guide tasks
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The software now makes the first pass at detailed technical drawings, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Interpret and follow detailed technical drawings to guide tasks.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Reading drawings is increasingly something software does well, but acting on them on a live project still needs someone present.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning for traffic flow patterns to enhance location efficiency
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The software now makes the first pass at traffic flow patterns, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 3429/04
Source: “Plan for traffic flow patterns to enhance location efficiency.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Traffic flow planning uses documented layout principles software can model, though the real space has to be walked.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing retail displays
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The software now makes the first pass at retail displays, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 3429/05
Source: “Design retail displays.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Display concepts can be generated on screen, but the design is judged in the shop with the real fixtures.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Planning shop layouts or designing displays
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The software now makes the first pass at shop layouts, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 3429/05
Source: “Plan shop layouts or design displays.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Layouts and display concepts can be planned digitally, though the shop's actual space and stock decide what works.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing set layouts by creatively utilising space and lighting
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The software now makes the first pass at set layouts, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Design set layouts by creatively utilising space and lighting.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Set layout concepts can be modelled on screen, though how space and light actually read is judged on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting
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The software now makes the first pass at props, fabrics, hardware, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Identify and source props, fabrics, hardware, and lighting.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Finding props, fabrics and lighting is sourcing work software helps with, though selection often needs handling the goods.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Selecting themes, lighting, colours or props
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The software now makes the first pass at themes, lighting, colours or props, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Select themes, lighting, colours, or props to be used.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Themes, colours and props can be proposed on screen, though the final selection is made against the actual space.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Sourcing materials like models, props, signs and equipment
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The software now makes the first pass at materials like models, props, signs and equipment, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Source materials like models, props, signs and equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (36–50 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Sourcing props, signs and equipment is search and purchasing work software helps with, though items are chosen in person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Commissioning illustrators and photographers
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The software now makes the first pass at illustrators, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Commission illustrators and photographers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 43 out of 100 (31–55 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, low confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Finding and briefing illustrators or photographers can be part drafted, but choosing and hiring people stays personal.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Presenting plans or proposals to clients for approval
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The software now makes the first pass at plans, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 3429/01
Source: “Present plans or proposals to clients for approval.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Winning client approval happens in the room, though the proposal itself is easily drafted.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Effectivelying manage performance and leading projects through project management
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The software now makes the first pass at manage performance, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 3429/02
Source: “Effectively manage performance and lead projects through project management.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Plans and tracking can be automated, but leading a project team means working with people directly.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers for visual materials
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The software now makes the first pass at a budget, but the part that matters is a person saying it and standing behind it. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Maintain a budget and negotiate with suppliers for visual materials.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 40 out of 100 (33–47 allowing for uncertainty): partial exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Budget tracking is straightforward software work, but negotiating with suppliers depends on the relationship.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Presenting artistic designs to clients for approval
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The value here is that a specific person handles artistic designs and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Present artistic designs to clients for approval.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 39 out of 100 (32–46 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The presentation itself is easy to produce; winning a client’s approval usually happens face to face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Designing and developing packaging solutions that demonstrate best value
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The ratings behind this row put solutions well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 85 · 3429/02
Source: “Design and develop packaging solutions that demonstrate best value, environmental impact, and fitness for purpose.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Packaging design draws on documented standards software can apply, though fitness for purpose is proven with real packs.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Analysing sketches, photographs and models to achieve desired character depictions
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The ratings behind this row put sketches, photographs and models well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Analyse sketches, photographs, and models to achieve desired character depictions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working out a character's look from sketches and photographs is visual analysis software supports, though the final call is the designer's.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Evaluating environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements
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The ratings behind this row put environmental characteristics well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Evaluate environmental characteristics, such as venue size and lighting plans, to determine makeup requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Working out make-up needs from venue size and lighting plans is documented reasoning, though it helps to see the space.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Developing set designs according to available locations
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The ratings behind this row put set designs well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 85 · 3429/04
Source: “Develop set designs according to available locations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Set designs can be drafted on screen, though fitting them to a real location needs someone who has seen it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Planning for space limitations to optimise location-specific layouts
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The ratings behind this row put space limitations well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Plan for space limitations to optimise location-specific layouts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 38 out of 100 (31–45 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Layout planning around space limits can be modelled digitally, though the real constraints are found by visiting the location.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Organising and managing furniture design projects from conception
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The ratings behind this row put furniture design projects well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 50 · 3429/01
Source: “Organise and manage furniture design projects from conception to completion, ensuring timeliness and budget adherence.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Project scheduling and budget tracking are well supported by software, though keeping a design project on course involves people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating and resolving non-conformance issues related to packaging using root cause analysis and change management
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The ratings behind this row put non-conformance issues well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 60 · 3429/02
Source: “Investigate and resolve non-conformance issues related to packaging using root cause analysis and change management.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Root cause analysis follows a documented method software supports, but confirming the cause often means looking at the line.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Coordinating the transport of sets that are built off-site
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The ratings behind this row put the transport of sets well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Coordinate the transport of sets that are built off-site.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Transport planning is scheduling and paperwork software handles, though someone has to be there when the lorry arrives.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Gathering feedback on the visual impact of displays and changes from colleagues and customers
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The ratings behind this row put feedback well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Gather feedback on the visual impact of displays and changes from colleagues and customers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 37 out of 100 (30–44 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Feedback can be collected and analysed by software, though it comes from colleagues and customers in the shop.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Investigating product characteristics, safety, handling qualities and marketing appeal
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The ratings behind this row put product characteristics, safety, handling qualities and marketing appeal well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 55 · 3429/01
Source: “Investigate product characteristics including safety, handling qualities, and market appeal.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 33 out of 100 (26–40 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Some product characteristics can be researched at a desk, but handling and safety judgements need the real thing.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Incorporating security systems into exhibition layouts
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The ratings behind this row put security systems well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 60 · 3429/04
Source: “Incorporate security systems into exhibition layouts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 33 out of 100 (26–40 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Security requirements are documented and can be built into a layout on screen, though the site itself sets the constraints.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Coordinating the look and function of product lines
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The ratings behind this row put the look well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Coordinate the look and function of product lines.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Keeping a product line consistent is judgment about how real objects look and work together.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assigning staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches
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The ratings behind this row put staff well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Allocating design work can be planned by software, but knowing which designer suits which job is personal.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Acquiring specimens or graphics for exhibit completion by selecting or arranging their procurement
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The ratings behind this row put specimens well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 60 · 3429/04
Source: “Acquire specimens or graphics for exhibit completion by selecting or arranging their procurement.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Sourcing specimens and graphics is search and purchasing work software supports, though acquiring them involves people and places.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Implementing new products, services and processes as devised by head office
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The ratings behind this row put new products, services and processes well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Implement new products, services, and processes as devised by head office.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 32 out of 100 (25–39 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Rolling out what head office has designed is largely following documented instructions, though it needs someone in the place making it happen.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Supervising staff in their daily tasks to ensure efficiency and compliance
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The value here is that a specific person handles staff and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Supervise staff in their daily tasks to ensure efficiency and compliance.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 30 out of 100 (23–37 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Task lists and checks can be automated, but day-to-day supervision means being with the team.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Implementing safety and security protocols to maintain site safety
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This work happens in the physical world: safety, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Implement safety and security protocols to maintain site safety.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Putting security measures in place on a site involves being there as much as planning them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Purchasing selected timber and hardware for set construction
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This work happens in the physical world: selected timber, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Purchase selected timber and hardware for set construction.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 29 out of 100 (22–36 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Choosing and buying timber usually means picking it in person, even if the ordering is straightforward.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Meeting with clients to establish the design brief
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The value here is that a specific person handles clients and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 65 · 3429/01
Source: “Meet with clients to establish the design brief, including concept, performance and production criteria.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Agreeing a brief face to face depends on reading the client, even though software can draft the brief document.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Determining desired effects for stage or motion pictures in consultation with officials and performers
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The value here is that a specific person handles desired effects and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Determine desired effects for stage or motion pictures in consultation with officials and performers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Deciding what effect a scene should have is worked out in conversation with the people performing and building it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Guiding hairdressers in selecting appropriate hairstyles for specific character roles
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The value here is that a specific person handles hairdressers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 3429/03
Source: “Guide hairdressers in selecting appropriate hairstyles for specific character roles.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Advice on hairstyles for a role can be drafted, but guiding a hairdresser happens alongside them at the chair.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Communicating ideas to costume, make-up, props and lighting designers
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The value here is that a specific person handles ideas and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Communicate ideas to costume, make-up, props, and lighting designers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Getting an idea across to other designers relies on ongoing conversation, even if reference material can be prepared automatically.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Coordinating with external contractors for the construction of exhibition structures
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The value here is that a specific person handles external contractors and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 65 · 3429/04
Source: “Coordinate with external contractors for the construction of exhibition structures.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 26 out of 100 (19–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Working with contractors runs on relationships and site visits, though the paperwork side can be drafted automatically.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Investigating the functionality of existing products
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the functionality of existing products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 3429/01
Source: “Investigate the functionality of existing products.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Understanding how an existing product behaves usually means taking it apart and testing it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Applying knowledge of how colours and special effects/make-up affect the skin
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: knowledge of how colours, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Apply knowledge of how colours and special effects/make-up affect the skin.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Knowing how products affect skin is documented, but applying that knowledge happens with a performer in the chair.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Taking notes for reference to ensure accurate performance make-up application
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: notes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Take notes for reference to ensure accurate performance make-up application.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 25 out of 100 (18–32 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Continuity notes are taken at the chair while the work happens, though the written record itself is simple to produce.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Communicating design concepts through pitches and presentations to gain agreement for development
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles design concepts and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Communicate design concepts through pitches and presentations to gain agreement for development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (20–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The deck can be built automatically, but winning agreement in a pitch depends on the person in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Directing technicians in preparing drawings and specification documents
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles technicians and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 65 · 3429/01
Source: “Direct technicians in preparing drawings and specification documents.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (16–30 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Directing technicians is about guiding people day to day, which is not something software produces.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Evaluating design concepts for manufactured products by consulting with relevant departments and customers
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles design concepts and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 3429/01
Source: “Evaluate design concepts for manufactured products by consulting with relevant departments and customers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (16–30 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: The evaluation comes out of conversations with other departments and customers, so the work is mostly getting people to agree.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Coordinating with stakeholders to deliver packaging development projects
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles stakeholders and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 3429/02
Source: “Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver packaging development projects, taking the lead when necessary.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (16–30 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Coordinating stakeholders and leading when needed is about people agreeing, which no tool can do for you.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Clarifying visual requirements with clients to ensure project alignment
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles visual requirements and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 3429/03
Source: “Clarify visual requirements with clients to ensure project alignment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (16–30 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Getting to what a client actually wants visually depends on a back-and-forth conversation with them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Discussing sales strategies with business managers
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles sales strategies and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Discuss sales strategies with business managers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 23 out of 100 (16–30 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Agreeing sales strategy with managers is a discussion between people who have to commit to it.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Obtaining products or displaying items in collaboration
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Obtain products or display items in collaboration with others.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (14–28 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Obtaining display items involves collecting real goods and agreeing with colleagues, though the ordering side is simple.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Consulting with clients to understand their specific needs and preferences
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: clients, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 3429/01
Source: “Consult with clients to understand their specific needs and preferences.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Questions can be scripted, but customers explain what they want in conversation with a person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Demonstrating a practical understanding of lighting and the photographic process
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: a practical understanding, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/03
Source: “Demonstrate a practical understanding of lighting and the photographic process.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Lighting and photographic understanding is documented, but it is demonstrated by working with real lights and cameras.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Providing instruction in makeup application to clients
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: instruction, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/03
Source: “Provide instruction in makeup application to clients.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 20 out of 100 (13–27 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Teaching someone to apply their own makeup relies on watching and correcting them in the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles a range of stakeholders and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 50 · 3429/02
Source: “Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, across all levels of influence and responsibility.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (14–22 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Communicating well with people at all levels depends on relationships and reading the room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 0/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Supervising work during the design stage
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles work during the design stage and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 3429/01
Source: “Supervise work during the design stage.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 17 out of 100 (10–24 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Supervising a design team is about judgement and people, which software can support but not replace.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Liaising with design team members to ensure a coherent overall look
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles design team members and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Liaise with design team members to ensure a coherent overall look.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 17 out of 100 (10–24 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Keeping a look coherent across departments happens through ongoing conversation between the people doing the work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Attending production meetings
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles production meetings and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Attend production meetings.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 17 out of 100 (10–24 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: A production meeting is the team working things through together, often in the same room.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Consulting with shop managers to determine displays' placement
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles shop managers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Consult with shop managers to determine displays' placement.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 17 out of 100 (10–24 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Agreeing where displays go is a conversation with the shop manager, usually standing in the shop.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Discussing and determining layout design with clients
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles layout design and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Discuss and determine layout design with clients.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 17 out of 100 (10–24 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Settling a layout with a client is a back-and-forth discussion, usually standing in the space.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Testing and refining product designs to enhance functionality and user experience
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: product designs, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/01
Source: “Test and refine product designs to enhance functionality and user experience.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (12–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Refining a design through real testing needs physical prototypes and real users, not just a description of them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Creating detailed final hand drawings and specifications
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: detailed final hand drawings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Create detailed final hand drawings and specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (9–23 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Specifications can be drafted on screen, but a final hand drawing is made by hand, which software cannot produce.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Evaluating supplier product quality against specified standards
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: supplier product quality against specified standards, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 3429/02
Source: “Evaluate supplier product quality against specified standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (9–23 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Judging supplier quality usually means inspecting actual goods, though the standards themselves are written down.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Taking detailed notes and photographs of work to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of work
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: detailed notes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/03
Source: “Take detailed notes and photographs of work to maintain an up-to-date portfolio of work.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (9–23 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Photographing finished work means being there with the work, even though writing the notes is easy.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Providing scale drawings or models for studio or theatre sets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: scale drawings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/04
Source: “Provide scale drawings or models for studio or theatre sets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (9–23 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Drawings can be produced digitally, but scale models are built by hand and are half the job.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Creating visual display designs by hand for retail environments
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: visual display designs, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Create visual display designs by hand for retail environments.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (9–23 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The task specifies designing by hand, which means making the artwork physically.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Working with architectural features of shops to maximise the available space
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: architectural features of shops, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Work with architectural features of shops to maximise the available space.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 16 out of 100 (9–23 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making the most of a shop's architecture means being in it and seeing how the space actually behaves.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Developing and testing new furniture products
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: new furniture products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 3429/01
Source: “Develop and test new furniture products, collaborating with marketing and technical teams.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (10–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Developing and testing furniture means building and sitting on real pieces, with colleagues, not describing them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Presenting fitted furniture designs to customers to gain buy-in and agree on next stages
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles fitted furniture designs and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 3429/01
Source: “Present fitted furniture designs to customers to gain buy-in and agree on next stages.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (9–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Winning a customer's agreement to a design happens face to face, even if the presentation itself can be prepared automatically.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Working closely with product designers and production engineers
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles product designers and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 3429/02
Source: “Work closely with product designers and production engineers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Close collaborative work with designers and engineers happens through continuous conversation, not deliverables.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Designing rubber or plastic prostheses to change performers' appearances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: rubber, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Design rubber or plastic prostheses to change performers' appearances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (6–20 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Prosthetic design starts on paper but is proved by sculpting and fitting real pieces to a performer's face.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Discussing ideas with the director for script development
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles ideas and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 85 · 3429/04
Source: “Discuss ideas with the director for script development.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 13 out of 100 (9–17 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Script conversations with a director depend on a working creative relationship between two people.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Collaborating with designers and other technicians to develop and implement scenic designs
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: designers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/04
Source: “Collaborate with designers and other technicians to develop and implement scenic designs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 11 out of 100 (4–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Developing and building scenic designs happens through hands-on collaboration in a workshop and on stage.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Coordinating with lighting staff to ensure technical requirements are met
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: lighting staff, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Coordinate with lighting staff to ensure technical requirements are met.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 11 out of 100 (4–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Requirements can be documented, but coordinating with the lighting crew happens in the venue as the rig goes up.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Teaching sales staff how to display goods
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sales staff how, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Teach sales staff how to display goods.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 11 out of 100 (4–18 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Teaching staff to dress a display is done by showing them, on the shop floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with customers
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles strong collaborative relationships and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 50 · 3429/01
Source: “Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (6–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Long-term working relationships with customers and suppliers are the whole point of this task.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 1/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 4/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting packaging to ensure it meets quality and safety standards
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: ensure it meets quality, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/02
Source: “Inspect packaging to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (6–14 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking packaging quality means looking at and handling the actual packs.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Working according to the creative vision of the director and designer
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the creative vision of the director, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Work according to the creative vision of the director and designer.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 9 out of 100 (2–16 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Delivering a director's creative vision depends on being in the room and reading what they actually want.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Developing prototypes for new products to test feasibility
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: prototypes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Develop prototypes for new products to test feasibility.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making a working prototype is workshop and laboratory work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Selecting materials and tools appropriate for the project
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: materials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 3429/01
Source: “Select materials and tools appropriate for the project.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Picking the right timber and tools for a job is done by hand at the bench.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Producing sample products based on experimental results
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sample products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/02
Source: “Produce sample products based on experimental results.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making sample products is hands-on work in a kitchen or pilot plant.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assisting with maintaining costume continuity according to context
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: maintaining costume continuity, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/03
Source: “Assist with maintaining costume continuity according to context.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Costume continuity is checked against what is actually on the performer, on set.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Observing sets during rehearsals to ensure set elements do not interfere with performance aspects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sets during rehearsals, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Observe sets during rehearsals to ensure set elements do not interfere with performance aspects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Spotting problems during a rehearsal requires watching it happen in the theatre.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Selecting set props like furniture
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: set props like furniture, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Select set props like furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (1–15 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Choosing props means seeing and handling the actual furniture and objects.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Constructing displays, dioramas, display cases and models
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: displays, dioramas, display cases and models, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Construct displays, dioramas, display cases, and models.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Building cases, models and dioramas is skilled making with tools and materials.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting comparison shopping to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: comparison, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Conduct comparison shopping to maintain awareness of other retailers' visual merchandising concepts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Comparison shopping means walking into competitors' shops and seeing their displays.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Taking photographs of store layouts to analyse and enhance visual appeal
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: photographs of store layouts, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Take photographs of store layouts to analyse and enhance visual appeal.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 8 out of 100 (4–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Photographing a store layout requires being in the store with a camera.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Modifying designs using working models to conform with customer specifications
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: designs, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Modify designs using working models to conform with customer specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (3–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Adjusting a working model to match what the customer wants is done with hands on the model.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Directing construction activities for sets or exhibits to meet design requirements
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: construction activities, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Direct construction activities for sets or exhibits to meet design requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (3–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Directing construction means being on the build, checking what is actually going up.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Coordinating the removal of sets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the removal of sets, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (3–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Striking sets and clearing exhibits is physical work done at the venue afterwards.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Coordinating moving and setting up equipment at new work sites
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: equipment, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Coordinate moving and setting up equipment at new work sites.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 7 out of 100 (3–11 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Moving and setting up equipment at a new site is physical work in a place.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assessing performers' skin type to ensure makeup compatibility and prevent skin irritations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: performers' skin type, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Assess performers' skin type to ensure makeup compatibility and prevent skin irritations.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Assessing skin type means looking at and touching a performer's skin before any product goes on.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Minimising side effects from specialist make-up/hairdressing techniques
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: side effects, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Minimise side effects from specialist make-up/hairdressing techniques.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Reducing side effects means watching and adjusting on a real person as you work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Attending training sessions to obtain new ideas for product launches
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sessions, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Attend training sessions to obtain new ideas for product launches.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 6 out of 100 (0–13 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Attending training is something a person does, and the value is in being there.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Attending viewings to obtain perspective and generate design concepts
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: viewings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/01
Source: “Attend viewings to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 5 out of 100 (1–9 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The point of attending is to be there and take in the space, which cannot be done from a desk.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines when working on scenic construction projects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: safety protocols, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines when working on scenic construction projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 5 out of 100 (0–12 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Safety rules are written down, but following them on a construction site is something a person does with their body.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 1/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Creating samples or working models manually or with computerised prototyping equipment
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: samples, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Create samples or working models manually or with computerised prototyping equipment.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 4 out of 100 (0–8 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making samples and working models is hands-on workshop work that current tools cannot do.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Conducting production trials to test the efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: production trials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 3429/02
Source: “Conduct production trials to test the efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 4 out of 100 (0–8 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Running a production trial means being on the line with real machines and materials.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspiring and guiding teams to create displays under strict deadlines
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: teams, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Inspire and guide teams to create displays under strict deadlines.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 2 out of 100 (0–9 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Getting a team to produce good work under deadline pressure depends entirely on the person leading them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 2/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 3/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Manufacturing models in various materials using hand or power tools
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: models, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Manufacture models in various materials using hand or power tools.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making models with hand and power tools is physical work no software can take on.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Physicallying test design concept models by hands-on examination
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: test design concept models, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/01
Source: “Physically test design concept models by hands-on examination.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Testing a model by handling it is entirely physical and cannot be done at a screen.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Travelling to clients' production facilities to assess production feasibility
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: clients' production facilities, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 3429/01
Source: “Travel to clients' production facilities to assess production feasibility.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The task is going to a factory and seeing it for yourself, which cannot be done remotely.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Inspecting products to ensure they meet specifications
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 3429/02
Source: “Inspect products to ensure they meet specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: the same decision, made over and over; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking that delivered products match the specification means physically examining them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Creating castings for prosthetic devices to enhance character portrayal
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: castings, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Create castings for prosthetic devices to enhance character portrayal.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Taking casts for prosthetics is physical moulding work done directly on a person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Redoing make-up and hair on set
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: make-up, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Redo make-up and hair on set as required.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Touching up make-up and hair on set is hands-on work at the performer's side.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Safelying apply stage bloods and using a variety of modelling products to create and fit injuries to meet design requirements
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: stage bloods, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 3429/03
Source: “Safely apply stage bloods and use a variety of modelling products to create and fit injuries to meet design requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Applying stage blood and fitting injuries is physical work done directly on a performer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cleansing and toning the skin to prepare it for makeup application
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the skin, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Cleanse and tone the skin to prepare it for makeup application.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cleansing and toning a performer’s skin is hands-on preparation.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Fitting wigs, hairpieces and prosthetics for clients
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: wigs, hairpieces and prosthetics, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Fit wigs, hairpieces, and prosthetics for clients.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world; the value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Fitting a wig or hairpiece is careful handwork on the client.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Matching and mixing colours and shades to create desired makeup effects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: colours, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Match and mix colours and shades to create desired makeup effects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–7 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Matching and mixing shades is done with hands, palette and a real face in front of you.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Monitoring applied make-up for allergic reactions and removing it according to health and safety requirements
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: applied make-up, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Monitor applied make-up for allergic reactions and remove it according to health and safety requirements.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Watching for skin reactions and removing make-up safely is physical care of a person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Removing make-up after performances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: make-up after performances, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Remove make-up after performances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Taking make-up off after a performance is hands-on work on a person.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Safelying set-up, use, clean
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: set-up, use, clean, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Safely set-up, use, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment used to undertake the application of body and facial make-up.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Setting up, cleaning and storing kit is physical work with real tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Sculpting latex foam into prosthetics
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: latex foam, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 3429/03
Source: “Sculpt latex foam into prosthetics.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Sculpting latex foam is craft work done by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Assessing, matching and blend hair for wig or hairpiece making
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: blend hair, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Assess, match, and blend hair for wig or hairpiece making.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Matching and blending real hair for a wig is delicate handwork.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Maintaining wigs, hairpieces and prosthetics to ensure durability
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: wigs, hairpieces and prosthetics, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/03
Source: “Maintain wigs, hairpieces, and prosthetics to ensure durability.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Maintaining wigs and prosthetics is hands-on repair and care.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Preparing head blocks and foundations for wig and hair piece construction
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: head blocks, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/03
Source: “Prepare head blocks and foundations for wig and hair piece construction.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Preparing head blocks and foundations is handwork on physical materials.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Precurling and preparing hair for knotting or storage
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: hair, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/03
Source: “Pre-curl and prepare hair for knotting or storage.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Pre-curling and preparing hair is handwork with real hair.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Styling hair for clients or performances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: hair, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/03
Source: “Style hair for clients or performances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Styling hair for a client or a show is physical work on real hair.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cutting hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of styles
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: hair, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 3429/03
Source: “Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of styles.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting hair means hands, scissors and a person in the chair.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Washing and styling hair
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: hair, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 3429/03
Source: “Wash and style hair.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Washing and styling hair happens with hands on the client.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Preparing and assembling materials needed for scenic construction projects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: materials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Prepare and assemble materials needed for scenic construction projects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Preparing and assembling scenic materials is workshop work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Solving lighting issues and managing scene changes during productions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: issues, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/04
Source: “Solve lighting issues and manage scene changes during productions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fixing lighting and running scene changes mid-performance is hands-on work backstage.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues with scenic constructions or equipment during performances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: issues, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/04
Source: “Troubleshoot and resolve issues with scenic constructions or equipment during performances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Fixing scenery problems mid-show is physical work in the wings.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Building miniature sets for filming backgrounds or special effects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: miniature sets, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Build miniature sets for filming backgrounds or special effects.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Building miniature sets is model-making done entirely by hand.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Building scale models
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: scale models, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Build scale models.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Scale models are built physically, so this cannot be done at a screen.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Inspecting installed exhibits to ensure conformance to specifications and proper operation of special-effects components
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: installed exhibits, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Inspect installed exhibits to ensure conformance to specifications and proper operation of special-effects components.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Inspecting an installed exhibit means walking round it and testing that it works.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Operating hand and power tools to construct models
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: hand, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Operate hand and power tools to construct models.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Using hand and power tools to build models is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Setting up and dismantle the performance area at theatres
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: and dismantle the performance area, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/04
Source: “Set up and dismantle the performance area at theatres.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Setting up and taking down a performance area is physical work in the theatre.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Producing materials for decorating event locations like streets and fairgrounds
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: materials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 3429/04
Source: “Produce materials for decorating event locations like streets and fairgrounds.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–7 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, medium confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Making decorations for streets and fairgrounds is physical production work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Assembling displays, furniture or products in store space
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: displays, furniture or products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Assemble displays, furniture, or products in store space.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Assembling displays and furniture in the shop is physical work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Changing signage to reflect stock or promotion changes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: signage, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Change signage to reflect stock or promotion changes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Changing signage means physically swapping it over in the shop.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Changing window displays to reflect stock changes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: window displays, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 3429/05
Source: “Change window displays to reflect stock changes.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Changing a window display is physical work with real products and fixtures.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Inspecting props, products or mannequins for imperfections and performing necessary touch-ups
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: props, products or mannequins, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Inspect props, products, or mannequins for imperfections and perform necessary touch-ups.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Checking props and mannequins for flaws and fixing them is hands-on work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Setting up displays, furniture or products using colours, lights, pictures or other accessories
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: displays, furniture or products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 3429/05
Source: “Set up displays, furniture, or products using colours, lights, pictures, or other accessories.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Setting up a display is physical work with real products, fixtures and lights.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Cutting out designs on cardboard
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: designs, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood according to event motif.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Cutting shapes from board is physical work with tools.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.
Installing display structures following construction guidelines for effective presentation
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: display structures following construction guidelines, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Install display structures following construction guidelines for effective presentation.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Installing display structures is physical building work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Installing displays and carpets as per the provided floor plan
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: displays, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Install displays and carpets as per the provided floor plan.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Installing displays and carpets is physical work on the shop floor.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Installing stalls according to the floor plan and specifications
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: stalls, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Install stalls according to the floor plan and specifications.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Putting up stalls is physical work on site.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Placing prices on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise and floor
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: prices, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Place prices on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, and floor.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Placing price tickets around a display is physical work in the shop.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Rotating interior display areas for promotions
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: interior display areas, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 3429/05
Source: “Rotate interior display areas for promotions.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Rotating display areas means physically moving products and fixtures.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Dressing models
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: models, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 3429/05
Source: “Dress models.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 0 out of 100 (0–4 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, high confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Dressing a model is hands-on work with a person and real garments.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 0/4 · needs a body in a room 4/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 0/4 · how much data exists 1/4.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £39,800a year, before tax, the middle of the range, so half earn more and half earn less.ashe-t14, 2025 · ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
How we know this
Source: ashe-t14
Reference period: ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025)
Rounding: Shown to the nearest £100. The exact published figure is in the downloadable dataset. We do not render pounds the survey cannot support.
People doing this job: 39,100in the UK, 2026.nomis-aps · Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period)This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.

What is deliberately not here: a forecast of how many of these jobs exist in ten years. Where an official projection exists for a market we publish it with its vintage; where it does not, we leave the space empty rather than borrow the other country’s number.

Why this is shifting

The reason is boringly specific. Most of what is shifting here is reading one thing and writing another: scripts in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: reading scripts to determine location and analysing scripts to understand character development and plot progression. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where body gets done. Which is why this page talks about your tasks changing, not your job ending.

Your move

Over a pint: what I’d tell you if you were my friend

Start with what does not change: applying body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods is the middle of this job, and the evidence on this page says it stays with a person.

So, given all that: 17% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 22% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 61% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 205 scored tasks. It is not a forecast about you.

So the thing worth your attention is not the job going away. It is the layer around it. Reading scripts to determine location is the part turning into software, and being the person who understands that layer is worth money.

This week: one thing

Ask the one question. Find whoever is bringing new software into your workplace (the manager, the office, whoever runs the system) and ask them what it is meant to do to scripts, and what it is not meant to touch. Ten minutes, this week, before anyone decides it for you.

What you end up holding: a straight answer about what is actually being rolled out, and when
How long it takes: ten minutes

If there’s nobody obvious to ask, or you’d rather not ask your manager: Put the same question to your union rep, your shift lead or the person who has been there longest, in person, over a break. Same ten minutes, same answer, and you will usually get a straighter one. Write down what they say. The note is the artifact, and it tells you whether body is in scope or not. Nothing to log into, no licence needed.

Over the next 90 days

Get inside the tool rollout rather than waiting for it. Over the next ninety days, ask to be in the group that tests, checks or signs off whatever new system arrives near creating designs and drawings using Computer Aided Design. It is usually an unglamorous seat that nobody fights for, and it is the one that decides how the software is used on your job rather than to it.

Over the next 12 months

On this evidence I would not retrain out of this job, and I will say that plainly rather than hedge it. The task list here is dominated by work that stays with a person. What I would do with a year is get formally recognised for the layer around it (the systems, the compliance, the planning), so you are the one who understands the software instead of the one it is done to. Before you pay for anything, spend an hour with National Careers Service. It is free and government-funded, and it is listed below with the rest of the free routes.

The roads out of here, and why I am not sending you down them

I looked at the obvious moves out of this job, and here is what I found.

I checked the 12 nearest UK occupations to design occupations n.e.c. (nearest by the work that AI is not taking, not by job title), and none of them survived. The closest was clothing, fashion and accessories designers: only about 4% of its durable work is work you already do. And on the numbers you do not need one. This job scores 31/100 here, with only 17% of the task list in the top band, and “apply body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods, cultures, and…” is not work that hands over cleanly. None of them beats deepening what you already have.

How that was checked: this job was compared against all 412 UK occupations in this release on their official task statements, and the 12 nearest were examined one by one. A move that turns on an industry, an employer or a qualification rather than on the work itself will not show up in a check like that. And this release carries no licence register, so anything you are weighing needs that looked up separately.

3 moves I checked and rejected

These are the obvious-looking jumps. They are here with their reasons rather than quietly dropped, because the ones that fail are worth knowing about. It is one less thing to turn over at night.

Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “prepare detailed drawings and illustrations using drafting instruments, paints, brushes, or computer-aided design equipment”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 4% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 4% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Visual merchandisers and related occupations
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “plan shop layouts or design displays”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 3% of the work in that job the software is not taking.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 3% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. It is a pay cut, in those words: £25,845 against your £39,779, 35.0% less (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)). Retraining to earn less is a decision, not advice.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour on the work AI is not taking: you already coordinate with lighting staff to ensure technical requirements are met, and their equivalent is to inspect the quality of work to ensure standards are met. Across both published task lists that is about 2% of the durable work in that job.
Why I am not recommending it: Almost none of it is work you already do: about 2% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step. It is a pay cut, in those words: £35,221 against your £39,779, 11.5% less (ASHE Table 14.7a, 2025 provisional (both)). Retraining to earn less is a decision, not advice.
Look at that job’s page anyway →

What I’d stop worrying about

A friend tells you what not to spend fear on. This is that list.

The headline number you read somewhere
The big “X% of jobs” figures are about the whole economy, not about you. The number that describes your job is on this page: 17% of its task weight, across 205 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
The headlines about your trade disappearing
They are usually about the technology, not the timetable. Changes to work like applying body and facial make-up using techniques that match periods arrive through rules, insurance and money, slowly and visibly. This page tracks the task evidence and will move when it moves.
Retraining out of a job that is holding up
On this evidence I would not spend money leaving. Spend it on the layer around the job instead: the tools, the paperwork, the planning. That is where the change actually is.
The “obvious” next job everyone suggests
I checked the obvious moves and most of them did not survive. The reasons are printed with the routes above, including the pay and the gate. A move that fails on the numbers is worth knowing about so you can stop turning it over at night.

You are reading the United Kingdom figures

The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Commercial and Industrial Designers is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

Switch to the United States page →partial match

The other groups this work is counted across:

In US official statistics this job is counted as Commercial and Industrial Designers, Fashion Designers and Designers, All Other. Pay is shown separately for each of those groups (medians cannot be averaged together), while the task list and the scores on this page are for this group only.

Your route through this

Where to go next, and what it costs

Free, and complete

The moves above cost nothing. These are the real services that go with them: public, government-funded, and free at the point of use. Nothing on this page is behind an email address or a payment.

In England:
National Careers Service
A free hour with a government-funded careers adviser is worth more than another evening of reading. In England that's the National Careers Service.
Free, government-funded
- Discover your skills and careers (the skills assessment)
In England:
National Careers Service - Find a course
Search what's actually running near you before you spend anything.
Free to search; individual courses vary
In England:
Free courses for jobs (Level 3 qualifications)
A free Level 3 qualification you already qualify for beats a paid course you don't need.
Free for eligible adults
In England:
Skills Bootcamps
Free, up to 16 weeks, and you get a job interview at the end. In England these are Skills Bootcamps - search what's running near you.
Free for eligible adults in England
- Skills Bootcamps - what they are and who can do them (DfE, Skills for Careers)
- Skills Bootcamps - JobHelp (DWP)
In Scotland:
My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland)
In Scotland it's My World of Work, from Skills Development Scotland.
Free, publicly funded
- Skills Development Scotland
In Wales:
Careers Wales
In Wales it's Careers Wales.
Free, Welsh Government-funded
In Northern Ireland:
Careers Service Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland it's the Careers Service on nidirect.
Free, Department for the Economy-funded

No Space for this job, but one for what is happening to it

Nothing Collab365 runs is built for design occupations n.e.c., and we are not going to point you at the nearest one and call it a fit.

There is one that is not about a job title at all. The AI Authority is about being the person who directs these tools at work rather than the person they get compared to. That is worth saying here, because 17% of the work on this page is already inside what they can do.

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Questions people ask about this job

Will AI replace Design occupations n.e.c.?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 205 official task statements scored for Design occupations n.e.c. (United Kingdom, SOC 3429), 17% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 31 out of 100 (range 26–37, band: low). That is a statement about tasks, not about headcount: this measures what AI could do, not whether any employer adopts it, whether the law allows it, or whether doing the routine parts faster creates more demand for the human parts. Figures are from release 2026-q4.1.
Which tasks in “Design occupations n.e.c.” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Research and stay informed about the latest make-up and beauty products” (83/100, very high); “Maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation” (83/100, very high); “Analyse scripts to understand character development and plot progression” (83/100, very high). Each score comes from five published 0–4 ratings turned into a number by a published formula, and each carries the model's one-sentence reason on the page.
Which tasks in “Design occupations n.e.c.” stay human?: About 61% of this job's task weight sits in work that scores low for AI exposure. The lowest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Dress models” (0/100, minimal); “Rotate interior display areas for promotions” (0/100, minimal); “Place prices on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, and floor” (0/100, minimal). Low scores usually mean the task needs a body in a room, a legally accountable human, or trust built in real time. Those are the three things the scoring rubric treats as gates rather than obstacles.
What should someone working in “Design occupations n.e.c.” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 17% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 61% is not. The practical move is to spend more of your week on the tasks that score low, the ones above, and to get fluent at directing AI through the tasks that score high, because those are the parts that change whether or not you are ready for them. This page does not predict your job, and nothing here is career advice tailored to you: the score describes the occupation, not the person.
How is the AI exposure score for Design occupations n.e.c. calculated?: Each official task statement for the occupation is rated on five published 0–4 dimensions (output replicability, physical embodiment, licensed accountability, real-time human trust, and data availability) by claude-opus-5 using scoring prompt task_scoring_v1.0. The model never writes the score; a published formula turns the five ratings into a 0–100 number, so every score can be recomputed by hand. The occupation figure is the importance-weighted mean across 205 scored tasks. The prompt, the rubric, the formula and the full dataset are published at https://futureproof.collab365.com/method and https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1 under CC BY 4.0.

Where these numbers come from

About the data on this page

Provisional, because the ONS revises this figure in the autumn.
This headcount comes from a survey, not a census, so treat it as a good estimate rather than an exact count.
2 rows are marked low confidence, so treat them as a ballpark rather than a fine measurement.
The match between this job and its counterpart in the other country is partial, so the two pages count slightly different groups of people.
55 of this occupation's scored task statements carry a score that was measured under a different occupation's context, because the statement is shared between jobs and has only been scored once so far. Each one names the occupation it was measured under in the free routes below; none is presented as a measurement for this job.
Task clusters are not derived in this release, so the task-cluster field is empty and no Collab365 Space routing is attached to this occupation yet.

Task statements: gaisi-indexProcessing: catalogue-bridge → ssc-relatedness-weighting → task-scoring → score-aggregation
Task weights: gaisi-index (relatedness)
Scores: Rubric task_scoring_v1.0, model claude-opus-5, computed 2026-08-05.
Pay and employment: ashe-t14 (ASHE 2025 provisional (reference April 2025))nomis-aps (Apr 2025-Mar 2026 (latest APS 12-month period))

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Collab365 (2026). Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1 (methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0). https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Built with O*NET data (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0); ONS data (Open Government Licence v3.0); GAISI task framework (arXiv:2507.22748, MIT); BLS data (public domain).

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@misc{collab365futureproof2026q41,
  title        = {Collab365 Futureproof: task-level AI exposure for US and UK occupations, release 2026-q4.1},
  author       = {{Collab365}},
  year         = {2026},
  url          = {https://futureproof.collab365.com/data/2026-q4.1},
  note         = {Release 2026-q4.1, methodVersion 2.0.0, promptVersion task_scoring_v1.0, CC BY 4.0}
}

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