Side-by-Side Comparison
Art Directors leads 5–0| Metric | Art Directors | Graphic Designers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 29.4% | 37.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 35th | 73th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 7 / 15 | 11 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $111,040 | $61,300 |
| Employment | 50K | 214K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Sales and Marketing
Administration and Management
Sociology and Anthropology
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interacting With Computers
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Art Directors
33%
total discount
Graphic Designers
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Art Directors
7 of 15 at risk84%Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.
76%Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
70%Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.
53%Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices.
53%Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
Graphic Designers
11 of 15 at risk86%Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
85%Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
84%Prepare digital files for printing.
61%Write or edit copy for clients.
57%Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
Wage Comparison
Graphic Designers earns -$49,740(-45%) vs Art Directors
Art DirectorsGraphic Designers
10th
$61,060$37,600
25th
$80,130$47,200
Median
$111,040$61,300
75th
$160,460$79,000
90th
$211,410$103,030
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Art Directors2028–2035
Graphic Designers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Art Directors has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Graphic Designers.
Risk-Adjusted Salary
Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)
Art Directors
$78,428
from $111,040
Graphic Designers
$38,545
from $61,300
After adjusting for AI risk, Art Directors offers $39,882 more in risk-adjusted pay.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Art
0
Unique to Graphic
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Regulatory Barriers
Art DirectorsGraphic Designers