Takeover Tracker

33%medium risk
Video Game Designers
vs

59 shared · 15 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricVideo Game DesignersDatabase Administrators
Risk Score33.3%34.6%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile58th65th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 157 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
Thinking Creatively
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Communications and Media
English Language
Processing Information
Originality
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Video Game Designers

32%

total discount

Database Administrators

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Video Game Designers

5 of 15 at risk
85%Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices.
84%Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
76%Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
53%Create core game features including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
53%Prepare two-dimensional concept layouts or three-dimensional mock-ups.

Database Administrators

7 of 15 at risk
72%Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
68%Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
67%Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
66%Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
54%Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.

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