medium risk
Video Game Designersvs
45 shared · 24 different
core competencies
medium risk
Graphic DesignersSide-by-Side Comparison
Video Game Designers leads 4–0| Metric | Video Game Designers | Graphic Designers |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 33.3% | 37.1% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 58th | 73th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 11 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $61,300 |
| Employment | N/A | 214K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Documenting/Recording Information
Fine Arts
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Sales and Marketing
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing and Building Teams
Interacting With Computers
Analyzing Data or Information
Computers and Electronics
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Training and Teaching Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Video Game Designers
32%
total discount
Graphic Designers
30%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Video Game Designers
5 of 15 at risk85%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.
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
Video Game DesignersGraphic Designers
10th
N/A$37,600
25th
N/A$47,200
Median
N/A$61,300
75th
N/A$79,000
90th
N/A$103,030
Premium Head-to-Head Analysis
Displacement Timeline Comparison
Video Game Designers2028–2035
Graphic Designers2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Video Game Designers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Graphic Designers.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Video
0
Unique to Graphic
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Video Game DesignersGraphic Designers