Web and Digital Interface Designers

O*NET-SOC code: 15-1255.00

Design digital user interfaces or websites. Develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. May use web framework applications as well as client-side code and processes. May evaluate web design following web and accessibility standards, and may analyze web use metrics and optimize websites for marketability and search engine ranking. May design and test interfaces that facilitate the human-computer interaction and maximize the usability of digital devices, websites, and software with a focus on aesthetics and design. May create graphics used in websites and manage website content and links.

Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery high
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
Source dataset (XLSX download)
Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.249
0.000Range of values carried here0.745
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
Source dataset (CSV download)
Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.49–0.60· 4 ISCO-08 groups
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
Source dataset (PDF download)

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

ILO value for each linked ISCO-08 group

ISCO-08 2513Web and Multimedia Developers0.60
ISCO-08 2519Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified0.55
ISCO-08 2529Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified0.49
ISCO-08 3514Web Technicians0.53

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

30 rated tasks · 30 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (100.0%)

β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.

Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.

Source: OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
Release: gh-main-0471612
License: MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI

Task (O*NET 30.2)	Claude.aiRaw / share %	APIRaw / share %
Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback. 15-1255.00	0.390032.8	0.080011.6
Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction. 15-1255.00	0.350029.4	0.330047.8
Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual Web development projects. 15-1255.00	0.300025.2	0.100014.5
Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating moodboards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline. 15-1255.00	0.09007.6	0.150021.7
Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards. 15-1255.00	0.03002.5	0.01001.4
Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content. 15-1255.00	0.02001.7	0.00000.0
Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy. 15-1255.00	0.01000.8	0.00000.0
Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality. 15-1255.00	0.00000.0	0.01001.4
Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types. 15-1255.00	0.00000.0	0.01001.4
Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning. 15-1255.00	0.00000.0	0.00000.0
Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects. 15-1255.00	0.00000.0	—0
Not observed on any surface — 19 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states.
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.	—0	—0
Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.	—0	—0
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.	—0	—0
Create searchable indices for Web page content.	—0	—0
Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.	—0	—0
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.	—0	—0
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.	—0	—0
Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.	—0	—0
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.	—0	—0
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.	—0	—0
Perform or direct Web site updates.	—0	—0
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.	—0	—0
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.	—0	—0
Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic.	—0	—0
Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.	—0	—0
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.	—0	—0
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.	—0	—0
Write and edit technical documentation for digital interface products and designs, such as user manuals, testing protocols, and reports.	—0	—0
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.	—0	—0

Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.

Task (O*NET 27.2)	βE1 + 0.5 × E2
Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects. O*NET Task ID 21686	1.0
Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites. O*NET Task ID 21687	1.0
Create searchable indices for Web page content. O*NET Task ID 21690	1.0
Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models. O*NET Task ID 21691	1.0
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media. O*NET Task ID 21692	1.0
Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content. O*NET Task ID 21693	1.0
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision. O*NET Task ID 21695	1.0
Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams. O*NET Task ID 21696	1.0
Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types. O*NET Task ID 21698	1.0
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types. O*NET Task ID 21700	1.0
Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning. O*NET Task ID 21701	1.0
Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction. O*NET Task ID 21702	1.0
Perform or direct Web site updates. O*NET Task ID 21705	1.0
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision. O*NET Task ID 21706	1.0
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware. O*NET Task ID 21707	1.0
Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic. O*NET Task ID 21708	1.0
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses. O*NET Task ID 21711	1.0
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications. O*NET Task ID 21712	1.0
Write and edit technical documentation for digital interface products and designs, such as user manuals, testing protocols, and reports. O*NET Task ID 21713	1.0
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites. O*NET Task ID 21714	1.0
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites. O*NET Task ID 21685	0.5
Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality. O*NET Task ID 21688	0.5
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions. O*NET Task ID 21689	0.5
Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback. O*NET Task ID 21694	0.5
Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards. O*NET Task ID 21697	0.5
Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating moodboards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline. O*NET Task ID 21699	0.5
Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy. O*NET Task ID 21703	0.5
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. O*NET Task ID 21704	0.5
Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual Web development projects. O*NET Task ID 21709	0.5
Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies. O*NET Task ID 21710	0.5
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β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.

Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page

All O*NET 31.0 task statements (30)

All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.

Task (O*NET 31.0)	Type
Collaborate with web development professionals, such as front-end or back-end developers, to complete the full scope of Web development projects.	Core
Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.	Core
Conduct user research to determine design requirements and analyze user feedback to improve design quality.	Core
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.	Core
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.	Core
Develop and document style guidelines for Web site content.	Core
Develop new visual design concepts and modify concepts based on stakeholder feedback.	Core
Develop Web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.	Core
Develop, validate, and document test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.	Core
Direct and execute pre-production activities, such as creating moodboards or storyboards and establishing a project timeline.	Core
Identify or maintain links to and from other Web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.	Core
Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.	Core
Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.	Core
Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.	Core
Perform or direct Web site updates.	Core
Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.	Core
Research and apply innovative solutions for product design, visuals, and user experience to meet the needs of individual Web development projects.	Core
Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.	Core
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.	Core
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.	Core
Write and edit technical documentation for digital interface products and designs, such as user manuals, testing protocols, and reports.	Core
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.	Core
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.	Supplemental
Create searchable indices for Web page content.	Supplemental
Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.	Supplemental
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.	Supplemental
Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.	Supplemental
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.	Supplemental
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.	Supplemental
Register Web sites with search engines to increase Web site traffic.	Supplemental

Employment outlook (BLS)

Values for the whole SOC 15-1255 group (Web and digital interface designers), not for this O*NET occupation alone.

Employment, 2025: 133K
Projected employment, 2035: 141K
Change (2025–35): +6%
Median annual wage, 2025: $104,000
Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

lowest $30,890median wage across 825 detailed occupations, BLS EP 2025–35highest $559,030

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — Employment by detailed occupation, 2025 and projected 2035

Korea classification links (KSCO)

Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.

KSCO code	KSCO title	Relation	Status
29551	웹 디자이너	This occupation is broader	confirmed
29554	사용자 경험 및 인터페이스 디자이너	This occupation is broader	confirmed
22241	웹 기획자	Overlapping, not the same	confirmed

Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)

ILO occupational description

AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.

ISCO-08 2513Web and Multimedia Developers
ISCO-08 2519Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
ISCO-08 2529Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
ISCO-08 3514Web Technicians

Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits

ESCO occupational vocabulary

Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.

user interface designerESCO 2513.3Same scope
User interface designers are in charge of designing user interfaces for applications and systems. They perform layout, graphics and dialogues design activities as well as adaptation activities.
user interface developerESCO 2512.4Overlapping, not the same
User interface developers implement, code, document and maintain the interface of a software system by using front-end development technologies.
web developerESCO 2513.5Overlapping, not the same
Web developers develop, implement and document web-accessible software based on the designs provided. They align the client's web presence with its business strategy, troubleshoot software problems and issues and look for ways to improve the application.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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France classification links (ROME)

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ROME code	ROME title (French)	Relation
E1210	Web designer	This occupation is broaderprovisional
M1850	Architecte multimédias interactifs	This occupation is broaderprovisional
E1206	UX - UI Designer	Overlapping, not the sameprovisional
M1855	Développeur / Développeuse web	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.

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Spain classification links (CNO-11)

AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.

CNO-11 code	CNO-11 title (Spanish)	Relation
2713	Analistas, programadores y diseñadores Web y multimedia	Overlapping, not the same
2484	Diseñadores gráficos y multimedia	Related, not a match

Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.

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Germany classification links (KldB)

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KldB code	KldB title (German)	Relation
23223	Berufe im Grafik-, Kommunikations- und Fotodesign - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten	This occupation is narrower
23224	Berufe im Grafik-, Kommunikations- und Fotodesign - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten	Related, not a match

Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.

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Japan classification links (JSCO)

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JSCO code	JSCO title (Japanese)	Relation
224	デザイナー	This occupation is narrowerprovisional
104	ソフトウェア作成者	Related, not a matchprovisional

Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.

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