Part Time
$600
12
Feb 23, 2026
We are hiring a highly skilled and serious Thumbnail Designer to join our YouTube channel on a dedicated part-time retainer.
This is not a beginner role.
This position directly impacts our click-through rate (CTR), video performance, and overall channel growth. We are looking for someone who understands that thumbnails are packaging — and packaging drives revenue.
We currently have 262,000+ subscribers, generate approximately 3.4 million views per month, and are growing rapidly. We are expanding our team and looking for motivated, creative individuals who understand human psychology and visual persuasion.
You can review our channel here:
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(Respectfully, if you're thumbnails are not as good as these, please do not apply)
We publish anywhere between 15–30 videos per month, depending on schedule, and require a consistent 24-hour turnaround on all thumbnail projects.
If your work cannot outperform our current thumbnails, this is not the right fit.
???? Responsibilities
• Create high-performing YouTube thumbnails for reaction and finance-based content
• Deliver thumbnails within 24 hours of receiving assets
• Provide 2–3 strong concepts when requested
• Make fast revisions when needed
• Study our current thumbnails and improve upon them
• Maintain organized, layered PSD files
• Collaborate as part of a team and follow direction carefully
• Be responsive and professional in communication
???? What We Are Looking For
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills (non-negotiable)
• Strong cutout skills, lighting adjustments, color grading, and compositing
• Deep understanding of YouTube thumbnail psychology
• Ability to create emotional intensity and strong visual hierarchy
• Understanding of what drives high CTR on YouTube
• Fast turnaround and ability to work under deadlines
• Reliable communication and team-oriented mindset
• Hungry, proactive, and growth-focused attitude
???? Compensation
Starting Pay: $600 USD per month
This includes:
• Up to 25 thumbnails per month
• 24-hour turnaround expectation
• 1–2 revision rounds per thumbnail
Additional thumbnails beyond 25 will be compensated separately.
This is a dedicated part-time retainer position. You will be expected to prioritize our projects when assigned.
Compensation increases are performance-based.
???? 60–90 Day Assessment Period
All new hires will begin with a 60–90 day assessment period. During this time, we will evaluate:
• Quality of thumbnail designs
• Consistency of turnaround time
• Ability to follow direction
• Communication and teamwork
• Initiative and creative improvement
• Overall packaging performance
At the end of this period, we will determine long-term fit and discuss potential growth opportunities based on performance.
???? Application Requirements (READ CAREFULLY)
To be considered, you MUST:
Include the word “CTR” in your application
Send 2–3 YouTube thumbnails you personally created
Briefly explain what makes a YouTube thumbnail high-performing
Confirm you are willing to complete a sample thumbnail design as part of the interview process (unpaid)
Confirm you are open to a video interview if shortlisted
Applications that do not follow instructions will not be considered.
???? Sample Thumbnail Test
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a sample thumbnail design to evaluate skill level, creativity, ability to follow direction, and understanding of our channel style.
???? Important
• All designs created under this role are company property
• Must be comfortable signing a basic agreement
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Must not reuse designs for competitors in the same niche
We are building long-term.
We are serious about performance.
We are looking for someone who is talented, disciplined, understands human psychology, and is ready to grow with a fast-scaling YouTube channel.
If that’s you — apply.