Thumbnail Designer

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$500/mo

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Oct 19, 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

We are a content company that creates short-form videos (TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and YouTube Shorts) for clients in the business, entrepreneurship, real estate, and insurance industries. We’re looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our team and design scroll-stopping thumbnails and cover photos for our short-form videos.

We’re looking to hire for this position this week - please include your portfolio when applying.

This is not an entry-level role.

???? JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:
Previous experience creating social media graphics or thumbnails (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or Facebook Reels).
Strong portfolio showcasing visually appealing, high-performing thumbnail designs.
Bonus if you’ve worked with personal brands, entrepreneurs, or media agencies.

Technical Skills:
Proficiency in design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, or Figma).
Understanding of composition, typography, and color psychology for attention-grabbing visuals.
Ability to match and maintain brand consistency across clients.
Familiarity with exporting designs for different aspect ratios and platforms.
Strong understanding of how thumbnails influence click-through rate (CTR) and engagement.

Creativity & Strategy:
Ability to translate a video’s story or emotion into a single compelling image.
Deep understanding of what makes people stop scrolling on social media.
Knowledge of viral design trends in short-form content and ability to adapt to them.
Creative mindset that balances aesthetics with performance.

Communication Skills:
Must speak and write English fluently (REQUIRED).
Can communicate clearly with editors, account managers, and the creative director.
Open to feedback and capable of turning ideas into visuals fast.

Time Management:
Able to design and deliver multiple thumbnail batches each week without compromising quality.
Strong workflow organization skills and ability to meet deadlines in a remote team environment.

Additional Skills:
Coachable, detail-oriented, and hungry to grow creatively.
Able to follow visual briefs and brand guidelines accurately.

???? JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Thumbnail Creation:
Design scroll-stopping thumbnails and cover images for short-form videos (15–90 seconds).
Create copy and thumbnail text that summarizes the video in a compelling way
Ensure designs are aligned with client brand identity and social platform best practices.

Creative Strategy:
Collaborate with editors, content managers, and account leads to identify the best visuals and messaging for each thumbnail.
Stay up-to-date with top-performing design trends in short-form content.

File Organization & Delivery:
Maintain organized file structures in Google Drive or Dropbox.
Deliver final assets in proper formats and resolutions for each platform.
Keep a clean and labeled archive of previous designs.

Revisions & Feedback:
Implement feedback quickly and efficiently.
Bring fresh creative ideas to elevate design quality and brand engagement.

If you’ve made it this far, include the words “Purple Elephant” in your application to show attention to detail.

???? Working Hours
Monday–Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM CST

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