Will AI replace Visual merchandisers and related occupations?

Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 100 official task statements scored for Visual merchandisers and related occupations (United Kingdom, SOC 7125), 16% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 27 out of 100 (range 23–33, 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 “Visual merchandisers and related occupations” can AI already do?

The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks” (93/100, very high); “Identify historical clothing styles for use in period-specific film productions” (83/100, very high); “Carry out research on trends in design and lifestyle, including target market characteristics” (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 “Visual merchandisers and related occupations” stay human?

About 66% 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: “Pack and store display materials and products” (0/100, minimal); “Install flags and banners on buildings and streets” (0/100, minimal); “Install curtain rails as required” (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 “Visual merchandisers and related occupations” do about AI?

Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 16% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 66% 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 Visual merchandisers and related occupations 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 100 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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Visual merchandisers and related occupations

applying styling guidelines to create visually appealing designs, dressing or assisting with dressing the cast and changing signage to reflect stock or promotion changes. 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: carrying out research on trends in design and lifestyle. That is a slice of tasks, not of you.

Your move: what you can actually do about this ↓

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 16%
changing shape: 18%
staying human: 66%

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

Whole-job exposure score 27 out of 100 (23–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, across 100 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 visual merchandisers and related occupations 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, assembling displays, furniture or products in store space, stays yours. The tools change hands, the accountability doesn't.

Your week, as this page understands it

Visual merchandisers develop, deliver and communicate visual concepts and strategies to promote brands, products and services in-store, in catalogues or online, and create displays of merchandise. The job title says “visual merchandisers” or “related occupations”: officially one job, two names. The real job is the part underneath: assembling displays, furniture or products in store space. 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 visual merchandisers and related occupations is not one task. It is 100 scored ones, and they are nowhere near equally exposed. The most durable of them, on this evidence, is assembling displays, furniture or products in store space, and the ledger below shows exactly why.

Where the work sits, by task weight

shifting to AI: 16%
changing shape: 18%
staying human: 66%

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.

3 rows are marked low confidence, so treat them as a ballpark rather than a fine measurement.
82 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

16 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.

Carrying out research on trends in design and lifestyle
This is reading one thing and writing another: research in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 80 · 7125/02
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.
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 80 · 7125/02
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.
Developing visual merchandising packs outlining layout principles and visual dressings
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 · 7125/02
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.
Preparing sketches of proposed displays
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 · 7125/02
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.

Changing shape

17 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.

Applying styling guidelines to create visually appealing designs
The software now makes the first pass at guidelines, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 90 · 7125/01
Source: “Apply styling guidelines to create visually appealing designs.” (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: Style guidance and mood boards can be generated quickly, but a stylist still judges what actually 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.
Planning window and in-store displays
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 85 · 7125/02
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
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 85 · 7125/02
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.

Staying human

67 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.

Assembling displays, furniture or products in store space
This work happens in the physical world: displays, furniture or products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 90 · 7125/02
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.
Acquiring clothes, products and accessories for photo shoots
This work happens in the physical world: clothes, products and accessories, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 7125/01
Source: “Acquire clothes, products, and accessories for photo shoots.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (17–31 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: Sourcing and requesting samples is largely messaging and admin, but the pieces still have to be collected and handled.
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 3/4.
Communicating design concepts through pitches and presentations to gain agreement for development
The value here is that a specific person handles design concepts and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 85 · 7125/02
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.

Show the other 90 tasks

Creating worksheets for dressing lists
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: worksheets in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 93 out of 100 (89–97 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: Building worksheets from information already held is straightforward document production.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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 historical clothing styles for use in period-specific film productions
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: historical clothing styles in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Identify historical clothing styles for use in period-specific film productions.” (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: Costume history is enormously well documented in books, museums and images, so identifying period styles is strong research ground.
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.
Creating mood boards
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: mood boards in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Create mood boards.” (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: Mood boards are curated images, and image tools now assemble convincing ones for the designer to edit.
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.
Reading scripts to determine location
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: scripts in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 7125/01
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.
Creating signage guidelines for head office-based teams
shifting to AI
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 70 · 7125/02
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.
Maintaining inventories of display materials
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: inventories of display materials in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 7125/02
Source: “Maintain inventories of display materials.” (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: Keeping an inventory of display materials is record-keeping that software already does very well.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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.
Maintaining inventories of costumes, wigs or makeup
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: inventories of costumes, wigs or makeup in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Maintain inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 69 out of 100 (62–76 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: Inventory lists are easy to keep digitally, though someone still has to see what is physically on the rail.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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.
Maintaining records of clothing and accessory status
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: records in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Maintain records of clothing and accessory status.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 69 out of 100 (62–76 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: Keeping the records is simple admin, though the condition of each item has to be seen to be recorded.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 4/4 · 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.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of new design and production techniques and textile technology
shifting to AI
It is the same call made over and over on up-to-date knowledge of new design, with a right answer to check it against. That is what a model is trained on.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new design and production techniques and textile technology.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 65 out of 100 (53–77 allowing for uncertainty): high 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: Keeping up with techniques is reading, which AI can summarise, though the skill is the person's.
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 4/4.
Assisting in managing customer data and providing excellent customer service
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: managing customer data in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Assist in managing customer data and providing excellent customer service.” (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: Customer records and replies are standard admin that 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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Monitoring the performance of contracted suppliers
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: the performance of contracted suppliers in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Monitor the performance of contracted 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: Tracking supplier performance against agreed measures is reporting from data already collected.
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.
Recommending budget allocations
shifting to AI
This is reading one thing and writing another: budget allocations in, a record out. That is the shape today's tools are built for.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Recommend budget allocations for costumes, storage, and makeup needs to managers.” (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: Building a budget from known costs and needs is arithmetic and drafting, well within what software does.
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.
Developing creative and trend-aware branding strategies to promote brands
changing shape
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 70 · 7125/02
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.
Create specification sheets, accurately noting dimensions and details for others to follow
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at specification sheets, accurately noting dimensions and details, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 65 · 7125/01
Source: “Create specification sheets, accurately noting dimensions and details for others to follow.” (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 dimensions and details into a specification sheet is structured document work.
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 with coding and managing the running order of costumes for shows
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at coding, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Assist with coding and managing the running order of costumes for shows.” (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: Sequencing and coding costumes against a show order is list and scheduling work 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.
Applying artistic skills to create visuals and plans
changing shape
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 · 7125/02
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.
Coordinating packaging, dispatch and shipping of products, adhering to international regulations
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at dispatch, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Coordinate packaging, dispatch, and shipping of products, adhering to international regulations.” (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: reading one thing and writing another; the same decision, made over and over; mistakes that are cheap to catch.
The rating behind it: Export paperwork and shipping rules are well documented, so most of this can be drafted automatically and checked by staff.
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.
Determining the type of merchandise to be featured and the time and placing for each display by consulting with advertising or sales staff
changing shape
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 75 · 7125/02
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.
Buying costumes or other wardrobe necessities
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at costumes, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 75 · 7125/01
Source: “Buy costumes or other wardrobe necessities.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 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: Searching suppliers, comparing options and placing orders is largely online work already.
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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Identifying and evaluating suppliers for specific project needs
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at suppliers, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Identify and evaluate suppliers for specific project needs.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 48 out of 100 (41–55 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: Finding and comparing suppliers is largely research and scoring, with some checking in person.
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 1/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Assisting in the creation and development of new materials
changing shape
The software now makes the first pass at the creation, but the deciding part still needs a person. So the job becomes checking and deciding rather than producing.
importance 85 · 7125/01
Source: “Assist in the creation and development of new materials, styles, colours, and patterns for fashion brands and labels.” (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: AI suggests colours, patterns and styles well, but developing real materials needs samples and testing.
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
changing shape
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 · 7125/02
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
changing shape
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 80 · 7125/02
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.
Identifying and sourcing props, fabrics, hardware and lighting
changing shape
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 75 · 7125/02
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
changing shape
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 75 · 7125/02
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.
Maintaining a budget and negotiating with suppliers for visual materials
changing shape
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 · 7125/02
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.
Inventorying and ordering materials, supplies and services
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: materials, supplies and services, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.” (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; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Ordering supplies is simple system work, though taking stock means counting what is actually on the shelf.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · 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.
Sketching or writing notes for alterations
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: notes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Sketch or write notes for alterations.” (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; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Writing up alteration notes is easy, but they come from pins and marks made at the fitting.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · 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.
Gathering feedback on the visual impact of displays and changes from colleagues and customers
staying human
The ratings behind this row put feedback well outside what today's tools can do on their own.
importance 70 · 7125/02
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.
Working with studio coordinators, content managers, producers and creative directors to ensure project alignment
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles studio coordinators, content managers, producers and creative directors and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Work with studio coordinators, content managers, producers, and creative directors to ensure project alignment.” (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: Keeping a project aligned runs on messages and documents, though trust between the people involved still matters.
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.
Supervising staff in their daily tasks to ensure efficiency and compliance
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles staff and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 7125/02
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.
Taking photographs of displays to evaluate and improve visual merchandising
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: photographs of displays, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 7125/02
Source: “Take photographs of displays to evaluate and improve visual merchandising.” (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: Photos of displays can be compared and reviewed automatically, but someone has to walk the shop and take 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.
Collaborating with the design team to create the look and feel of events
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles the design team and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 7125/01
Source: “Collaborate with the design team to create the look and feel of events.” (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 look and feel happens through back-and-forth with designers 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 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Communicating workflow and discussing any issues with the senior stylist
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles workflow and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Communicate workflow and discuss any issues with the senior stylist.” (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: Passing on workflow is mostly messaging, but working through problems with a senior stylist is a live conversation.
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.
Contributing to the research and sourcing of fabric and components
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the research, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 7125/01
Source: “Contribute to the research and sourcing of fabric and components, considering ethical and environmental factors.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (17–31 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: Research is easy to do at a desk, but judging fabric and components means handling samples.
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 3/4.
Developing relationships with clients, press and fashion organizations, engaging them with the brand
staying human
The value here is that a specific person handles relationships and stands behind it. That is earned, not computed.
importance 80 · 7125/01
Source: “Develop relationships with clients, press, and fashion organizations, engaging them with the brand.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 24 out of 100 (17–31 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: Outreach can be drafted, but press and client relationships are built by the designer personally.
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.
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 · 7125/02
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.
Working on ad-hoc projects as part of a job role
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: ad-hoc projects, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Work on ad-hoc projects as part of a job role.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 21 out of 100 (9–33 allowing for uncertainty): low exposure, low confidence.
Why it sits in this group: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Ad-hoc project work varies too much to pin down, and a good share of it is hands-on.
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.
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 65 · 7125/02
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.
Finding and selecting models for fashion shoots or shows
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: models, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 7125/01
Source: “Find and select models for fashion shoots or shows.” (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: Casting can be shortlisted from portfolios, though seeing and choosing models happens in 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.
Assisting with the distribution and logging of costumes for performances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the distribution, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Assist with the distribution and logging of costumes for performances.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 19 out of 100 (12–26 allowing for uncertainty): minimal 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: Logging is simple record work, but getting costumes to the right dressing rooms means carrying them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 3/4 · 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.
Executing costume design details in collaboration with production staff
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: costume design details, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Execute costume design details in collaboration with production staff.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 18 out of 100 (11–25 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: Costume details are worked out with the production team during rehearsals and fittings.
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 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 75 · 7125/02
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 · 7125/02
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.
Hiring, training, scheduling and supervising alteration workers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: alteration workers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Hire, train, schedule, and supervise alteration workers.” (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: 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: Rotas can be automated, but hiring, training and supervising people depends on working alongside 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 3/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
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 70 · 7125/02
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.
Achieving specified performance targets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: specified performance targets, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Achieve specified performance targets.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (2–26 allowing for uncertainty): minimal exposure, low confidence.
Why it sits in this group: work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Hitting display and sales targets comes from work done in the store, not from anything software can 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 1/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Stocktaking stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: stock, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Stocktake stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 14 out of 100 (7–21 allowing for uncertainty): minimal 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: The list is easy to maintain, but counting costumes and checking their condition means handling them.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · 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.
Inspecting material to ensure it meets quality standards
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: material, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Inspect material to ensure it meets quality standards, identifying and reporting flaws and faults such as shading, holes, overprint, scruffs, fibre structure and marks.” (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: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Image checking is improving, but spotting and reporting fabric faults means handling the material.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · 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.
Managing costume adjustments due to cast or script changes as directed by a senior team member
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: costume adjustments due, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Manage costume adjustments due to cast or script changes as directed by a senior team member.” (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: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: The paperwork is easy, but re-fitting and altering the actual costumes is workroom work.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · 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.
Dealing with returns of costumes once a production
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: returns of costumes once a production, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Deal with returns of costumes once a production has finished.” (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: mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: Returning costumes involves paperwork, but the garments have to be packed and physically sent back.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · 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.
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 60 · 7125/02
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.
Advising customers on merchandise selection
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: customers, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 7125/01
Source: “Advise customers on merchandise selection.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 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 value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Product knowledge is easy to look up, but the advice is given in person as the customer browses.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Demonstrating hair care products and cosmetics to customers
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: hair care products, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Demonstrate hair care products and cosmetics to customers.” (UK task statement)
How this row was scored
Exposure score: 10 out of 100 (3–17 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 value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Demonstrating a product on a customer means being there with the product and the customer.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · needs a body in a room 3/4 · needs an accountable person 0/4 · needs to be trusted in the moment 2/4 · how much data exists 3/4.
Ensuring sample stock is not
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: sample stock is not, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Ensure sample stock is not mishandled.” (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: Making sure sample stock is not damaged means physically handling and watching over it.
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 80 · 7125/02
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 · 7125/02
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.
Collaborating with photographers, stylists and making-up artists to produce the desired looks for photo shoots
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: photographers, stylists and making-up artists, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 85 · 7125/01
Source: “Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and make-up artists to produce the desired looks for photo shoots.” (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 value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Building a look happens on set with the photographer, stylist and makeup artist working on a real person.
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 2/4 · how much data exists 2/4.
Directing the work of wardrobe crews during performances
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the work of wardrobe crews during performances, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Direct the work of wardrobe crews during performances.” (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 value is that a specific person does it.
The rating behind it: Running a quick change backstage depends on being there with the crew as it happens.
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 2/4 · 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 · 7125/02
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.
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 75 · 7125/02
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.
Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: a high standard of visual, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 80 · 7125/01
Source: “Maintain a high standard of visual merchandising, preparing garments for sale or 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: Preparing and presenting garments means handling the actual stock.
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.
Constructing costumes as per design specifications
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: costumes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 7125/01
Source: “Construct costumes as per design 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: Building a costume is cutting, sewing and fitting real fabric.
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 or assisting with dressing the cast
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: dressing the cast, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 75 · 7125/01
Source: “Dress or assist with dressing the cast.” (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: Helping an actor into a costume needs hands and a person there.
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 1/4.
Checking costume fit on cast members
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: costume fit, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Check costume fit on cast members.” (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: Fit is judged on the actual body wearing the garment.
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.
Fitting alter and repairing costumes
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: alter, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Fit, alter, and repair costumes as needed.” (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: Altering and repairing costumes is needle-and-thread 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.
Supporting on-set activities during shoots
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: on-set activities during shoots, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 70 · 7125/01
Source: “Support on-set activities during shoots, including steaming, pinning, and fitting clothes or products.” (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: Steaming, pinning and fitting garments on set is 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 2/4.
Checking the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: the appearance of costumes, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 7125/01
Source: “Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.” (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: How a fabric reads under stage lighting has to be seen in the theatre.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 1/4 · 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.
Cleaning and pressing costumes, organising dry or wet cleaning
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: costumes, organising dry or wet, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Clean and press costumes, organising dry or wet cleaning as instructed.” (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: Cleaning and pressing costumes is hands-on work with the garments themselves.
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.
Conducting still life shoots
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: still life shoots, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/01
Source: “Conduct still life shoots.” (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; mistakes that are cheap to catch; work that happens in the physical world.
The rating behind it: A still life shoot means arranging real products under real lights in a studio.
The five ratings: output a model can produce 2/4 · 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.
Ensuring shoot areas are well maintained and tidy
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: shoot areas are well, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Ensure shoot areas are well maintained and tidy.” (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: Keeping the shoot area tidy is physical work in the studio.
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.
Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of sets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: cleanliness, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of sets.” (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: Tidying a film set is physical work that only happens with someone in the room.
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.
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 50 · 7125/01
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.
Storing costumes after a production
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: costumes after a production, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 50 · 7125/01
Source: “Store costumes after a production has finished.” (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 costumes into storage is physical handling and shelving.
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 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 · 7125/02
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.
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 80 · 7125/02
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.
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 75 · 7125/02
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.
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 70 · 7125/02
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.
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 · 7125/02
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 · 7125/02
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 · 7125/02
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 · 7125/02
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.
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 65 · 7125/02
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.
Enhancing mannequin faces using artist's tools
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: mannequin faces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 7125/02
Source: “Enhance mannequin faces using artist's 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: Painting detail onto a mannequin face is done by hand with brushes.
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 festive lights and bunting in exhibition halls and stalls
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: festive lights, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 65 · 7125/02
Source: “Install festive lights and bunting in exhibition halls and stalls.” (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 lights and bunting means climbing and fixing them in place.
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.
Creating mannequin faces by mixing and applying paint or attaching eyelash strips
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: mannequin faces, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/02
Source: “Create mannequin faces by mixing and applying paint or attaching eyelash strips.” (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: Mixing and applying paint or lashes to a mannequin is manual craft 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.
Dressing models
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: models, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/02
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.
Installing curtain rails
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: curtain rails, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/02
Source: “Install curtain rails 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: Fitting curtain rails is a hands-on job.
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 flags and banners on buildings and streets
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: flags, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/02
Source: “Install flags and banners on buildings and streets.” (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 flags and banners to buildings is physical work at height.
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.
Packing and storing display materials and products
staying human
This work happens in the physical world: display materials, in a real place. Software cannot follow it there.
importance 60 · 7125/02
Source: “Pack and store display materials and products.” (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: Packing and storing display stock is physical handling.
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.

What this job pays, and how many people do it

Median pay: £25,800a 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: 10,400in 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: research in, a record out. The rows above are exactly that shape: carrying out research on trends in design and lifestyle and designing signage using graphic design software. What it cannot do is be there in the room, and that is still where displays, furniture or products get 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: assembling displays, furniture or products in store space is the middle of this job, and the evidence on this page says it stays with a person.

So, given all that: 16% of this job's task weight sits in rows the software is already learning, 18% in rows that change shape rather than disappear, and 66% in rows it is nowhere near. That is the position, measured across 100 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. Carrying out research on trends in design and lifestyle 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 research, 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 displays, furniture or products are 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 applying styling guidelines to create visually appealing designs. 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 visual merchandisers and related occupations (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 7% of its durable work is work you already do. And on the numbers you do not need one. This job scores 27/100 here, with only 16% of the task list in the top band, and “apply styling guidelines to create visually appealing designs” 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: “maintain a high standard of visual merchandising, preparing garments for sale or presentation”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 7% 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 7% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Design occupations n.e.c.
Why it looked obvious: It came up as a near neighbour because one of your tasks is on their list in the same words: “assemble displays, furniture, or products in store space”. Across the whole of both lists that adds up to about 6% 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 6% of the durable side of that job. That is a different job, not a next step.
Look at that job’s page anyway →
Merchandisers
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 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 →

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: 16% of its task weight, across 100 scored tasks. Every row behind it is printed above with the source. Check ours; ignore theirs.
The headlines about your trade disappearing
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The United States splits this work across more than one official group, of which Interior Designers is the closest. The pay and employment figures are not directly comparable, and we do not average them together.

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In US official statistics this job is counted as Interior Designers, Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers, Set and Exhibit Designers and Costume Attendants. 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.

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Will AI replace Visual merchandisers and related occupations?: Not as a job, but it is already doing parts of the work. Across the 100 official task statements scored for Visual merchandisers and related occupations (United Kingdom, SOC 7125), 16% of the importance-weighted core work is made of tasks today's AI could already do most of. The overall exposure score is 27 out of 100 (range 23–33, 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 “Visual merchandisers and related occupations” can AI already do?: The highest-scoring tasks in release 2026-q4.1 are: “Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, and costume checks” (93/100, very high); “Identify historical clothing styles for use in period-specific film productions” (83/100, very high); “Carry out research on trends in design and lifestyle, including target market characteristics” (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 “Visual merchandisers and related occupations” stay human?: About 66% 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: “Pack and store display materials and products” (0/100, minimal); “Install flags and banners on buildings and streets” (0/100, minimal); “Install curtain rails as required” (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 “Visual merchandisers and related occupations” do about AI?: Start from the ledger rather than the headline: 16% of this job's weighted core work is exposed, and roughly 66% 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 Visual merchandisers and related occupations 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 100 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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82 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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