Thumbnail Designer

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

Qualifications

• 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