Lower Risk

Creative

Game Level Designer

AI is poised to significantly impact game level design by automating repetitive tasks, assisting in content generation, and optimizing level layouts. Generative AI models, particularly those specializing in 3D environments and procedural content generation, will play a crucial role. LLMs will also assist in scripting and narrative elements within levels. Computer vision can be used for playtesting and identifying potential issues in level design.

Top risks:

Creating initial level layouts and blockouts40%
Scripting level events and interactions30%
Designing and implementing gameplay mechanics within levels20%

Creative

Photo Editor

AI is poised to significantly impact photo editors through advancements in computer vision and generative AI. AI tools can automate routine tasks like color correction, object removal, and basic retouching. More advanced AI systems are beginning to assist with creative tasks such as generating variations of images and suggesting stylistic improvements, but the final artistic decisions will likely remain with human editors for the foreseeable future.

Top risks:

Color correction and image enhancement75%
Removing blemishes and unwanted objects80%
Resizing and cropping images90%

Side-by-Side Metrics

Metric	Game Level Designer	Photo Editor
Risk Score	66%	73%
Risk Level	High Risk	Critical Risk
Timeline	5-10 years	2-5 years
Category	Creative	Creative
Tasks at Risk	7 tasks	7 tasks
Skills at Risk	4 skills	5 skills
Safe Skills	5 skills	5 skills

Risk Comparison

Game Level Designer66%

Photo Editor73%

Game Level Designer has 7 percentage points lower risk than Photo Editor.

Tasks at Risk

Game Level Designer Tasks at Risk

Creating initial level layouts and blockouts40%

5-10 years

Scripting level events and interactions30%

5-10 years

Designing and implementing gameplay mechanics within levels20%

10+ years

Playtesting and iterating on level designs based on feedback50%

5-10 years

Creating environmental art and set dressing60%

5-10 years

Photo Editor Tasks at Risk

Color correction and image enhancement75%

1-3 years

Removing blemishes and unwanted objects80%

1-3 years

Resizing and cropping images90%

0-1 years

Creating image composites and montages60%

2-5 years

Selecting and organizing images for publication50%

5-10 years

Skills Comparison

Game Level Designer -- Safe Skills

Creative Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationUnderstanding Player PsychologyNarrative Design

Game Level Designer -- Skills at Risk

Level Layout DesignEnvironmental Art CreationScriptingPerformance Optimization

Photo Editor -- Safe Skills

Creative directionClient communicationUnderstanding artistic visionComplex image manipulationMaintaining brand consistency

Photo Editor -- Skills at Risk

Color correctionBasic retouchingObject removalImage resizingApplying standard filters

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