Thumbnail Designer - Projects (Contractor)

What We're Looking For:

• We are seeking a talented and creative Thumbnail Designer - Projects (Contractor) to support our Content and Social team.
• The Thumbnail Designer will create a variety of engaging, high-quality thumbnails for content such as podcasts, comms videos, and game highlights, while adhering to strict quality, deadlines, and performance standards.
• This is a project-based remote contractor position open to candidates around the world.
• Applicants must submit a thumbnail design portfolio, preferably with esports content, to be considered.

What You'll Do:

• Design high-quality thumbnails for video content, including podcasts, comms videos, and game highlights.
• Ensure that thumbnails align with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Maintain a quick turnaround on deliverables without sacrificing quality and best practices.
• Deliver thumbnails by deadline with the ability to take and incorporate feedback for revisions as needed.
• Cookordination across internal teams to ensure alignment and adherence to messaging and deliverables.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in designing thumbnails.
• Ability to work flexible hours to align with Pacific Time deadlines.
• Ability to create engaging thumbnails without relying on AI-generated imagery.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar).
• Familiarity and passion for esports, entertainment, and pop-culture.
• Must submit a thumbnail design portfolio to be considered.
• Able to critically think on the fly and adjust behavior and solutions to the situation at hand.
• Able to apply intelligence to practical, real-world scenarios, where a "book solution" doesn't necessarily exist.
• Strong active listening skills with an emphasis on understanding.
• The artful ability to deliver clear and logical thoughts in response.
• High growth-oriented mindset with a strong internal need for achievement. Ability to work effectively and supportively with teammates to prioritize organizational and/or team priorities over individual needs, seeking out win-win situations wherever they exist.

Benefits:

• Fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing company.
• Access to industry-leading esports resources and community.
• Part of a winning team with a growth mindset.

Pay:

The rate for this role is $75-150 USD per project, with potential for ongoing work based on performance.

Schedule:

Flexible hours to align with Pacific Time deadlines.

Security Disclaimer:

Please note that Cloud9 Esports takes the security and privacy of our employees and job applicants very seriously. We would like to remind you to be cautious and vigilant when receiving unsolicited emails or phone calls claiming to be from our company. Our only and official email address domain is @cloud9.gg and anything other than that is fraud. If you receive any such requests for sensitive information or are unsure about the authenticity of a communication, please do not provide any personal information and contact us immediately. Cloud9 Esports will not be responsible for any losses or damages resulting from fraudulent attempts by third parties.