ISCO-08 2163
Product and garment designers
75.8%
ADI · 127th of 433 · 95% interval 61.0–88.8
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 75.8% of the task time of product and garment designers, and finish 0.0% alone.
ADI · partial or full75.8%
127th of 433 · interval 61.0–88.8
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time48.1%
141st of 433 · interval 43.7–52.7
Evidence37
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 2.3%L1Augmentation · 21.9%L2Partial delegation · 75.8%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
37 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 5.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.0 h | – |
| Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 5.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.Fashion Designers | 4.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | – |
| Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costs/methods, and market characteristics.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 4.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.3 h | Access to systems |
| Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 3.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Trust and care |
| Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval and discuss need for modification.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 3.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Trust and care |
| Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve desired effects.Fashion Designers | 3.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.Fashion Designers | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 48% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.Fashion Designers · supplemental task | 3.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.Fashion Designers | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine prices for styles.Fashion Designers · supplemental task | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.9 h | Access to systems |
| Develop manufacturing procedures and monitor the manufacture of their designs in a factory to improve operations and product quality.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise assistants' work throughout the design process.Commercial and Industrial Designers · supplemental task | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.5 h | Trust and care |
| Investigate product characteristics such as the product's safety and handling qualities, its market appeal, how efficiently it can be produced, and ways of distributing, using, and maintaining it.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 22 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw patterns for articles designed, cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.Fashion Designers · supplemental task | 2.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 3.0 h | Physical presence |
| Research production specifications, costs, production materials, and manufacturing methods and provide cost estimates and itemized production requirements.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 5.0 h | Access to systems |
| Design graphic material for use as ornamentation, illustration, or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers.Commercial and Industrial Designers · supplemental task | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | – |
| Confer with sales and management executives or with clients to discuss design ideas.Fashion Designers | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.0 h | Trust and care |
| Participate in new product planning or market research, including studying the potential need for new products.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate the look and function of product lines.Commercial and Industrial Designers · supplemental task | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 6.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.Fashion Designers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.5 h | Trust and care |
| Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff to develop design concepts and plan productions.Fashion Designers · supplemental task | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.Fashion Designers | 2.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.Fashion Designers · supplemental task | 2.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.Fashion Designers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 5.5 h | – |
| Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.Fashion Designers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | – |
| Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.Fashion Designers | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Develop a group of products or accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.Fashion Designers · supplemental task | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 30 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop industrial standards and regulatory guidelines.Commercial and Industrial Designers · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 22 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.Fashion Designers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.Fashion Designers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 23 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Fabricate models or samples in paper, wood, glass, fabric, plastic, metal, or other materials, using hand or power tools.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.Commercial and Industrial Designers | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.Fashion Designers | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.Fashion Designers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 3.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advise corporations on issues involving corporate image projects or problems.Commercial and Industrial Designers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 75.8% | 71 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.444 | 67 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.576 | 66 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 77 | 69 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.22 | 59 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.056 | 63 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Meteorologists 2112 | 94.4 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Mechanical engineers 2144 | 84.9 |
Dashed line: product and garment designers (75.8%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Product and garment designers (ISCO-08 2163), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2163
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Product and garment designers (ISCO-08 2163)}
}Machine-readable
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