Job Description

We’re looking for a world-class freelance thumbnail designer who knows how to stop the scroll. You should live and breathe YouTube, understand how to design for attention, and have a portfolio that proves you know how to deliver high-click-through-rate thumbnails. This isn’t just a design job—it’s about understanding psychology, storytelling, and the ever-changing YouTube landscape.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept and design high-performing thumbnails for long-form and short-form YouTube videos
• Collaborate with the creative director and editors to understand the story and emotional beats of each video
• Rapidly generate, iterate, and test concepts under tight deadlines
• Keep up with YouTube thumbnail trends and continually experiment with new styles
• Ensure every thumbnail is optimized for mobile and desktop viewing

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong portfolio of YouTube thumbnails with proven performance or mock-ups that show mastery of the format
• Deep knowledge of YouTube best practices, CTR metrics, and audience behavior
• Proficiency in Photoshop or similar design software
• Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining high visual standards
• Great visual storytelling instincts and an eye for composition, color, and facial expression

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in frenetic lifestyle and prank content
• Familiarity with analytics tools to understand and optimize content performance.
• Previous experience managing a team of editors.

Benefits

Salary: This is a project based position which pays a base fee per project as well as performance bonuses

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a groundbreaking team creating content that millions of viewers love.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate in a highly competitive digital media space.

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