Takeover Tracker
33%medium risk
Video Game Designers
vs

45 shared · 24 different

core competencies

37%medium risk
Graphic Designers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricVideo Game DesignersGraphic Designers
Risk Score33.3%37.1%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile58th73th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 1511 / 15
Median SalaryN/A$61,300
EmploymentN/A214K

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 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.

Graphic Designers

11 of 15 at risk
86%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 Designers20282035
Graphic Designers20282035
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