Takeover Tracker

33%medium risk
Video Game Designers
vs

54 shared · 15 different

core competencies

43%medium risk
Web Developers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricVideo Game DesignersWeb Developers
Risk Score33.3%42.8%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile58th87th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)5 / 159 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Design
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Communications and Media
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Operations Analysis
Originality
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Developing and Building Teams

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Video Game Designers

32%

total discount

Web Developers

28%

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.

Web Developers

9 of 15 at risk
87%Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
86%Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
70%Perform or direct Web site updates.
67%Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
54%Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.

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