Will AI replace Craft Artists?

Nothing in this data answers that. It measures whether an AI could halve the time a task takes, not whether an employer keeps the role. 60 per cent of the tasks listed for this occupation cannot be sped up at all.

Which parts of a Craft Artist job can AI already do?

1 of the 15 tasks listed for this occupation were rated as ones a chat window could finish in half the time.

How exposed to AI is a Craft Artist?

Of the 15 tasks O*NET lists for craft artists, 1 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 9 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called

ArtistCeramic ArtistDecorative Arts Production ArtistFiber ArtistFine Craft ArtistGlass ArtistGoldsmithHand-WeaverTapestry ArtistTextile Artist

33%

60%

Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up

15: tasks rated for this occupation
13%: hold a degree, from a survey of 23
4k: people do this job in the US
29 of 40: least protected in arts, design and media

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies

Only with software built on top

Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects
Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures
Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies
Sketch or draw objects to be crafted
Develop designs using specialized computer software

Cannot be sped up

Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery
Apply finishes to objects being crafted
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes
Plan and attend craft shows to market products
Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted
Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback
Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production

What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.