Full Time
$56 a month
4
Jul 31, 2026
Hiring: YouTube Thumbnail Designer (Long-Term)
I’m looking for a long-term thumbnail designer for my animated YouTube channel that investigates what it’s really like to work at major companies (Disney, Costco, Amazon, Tesla, NASA, Google, Starbucks, etc.).
Pay
* $3.50 USD per thumbnail
* 4 thumbnails per week
* Long-term work for the right person
Please do not apply if you are going to negotiate the price. My budget is $3.50 per thumbnail for now. If that doesn’t work for you, I completely understand, but please don’t message asking for a higher rate.
What I’m Looking For
I’m not looking for basic AI-generated thumbnails.
I want someone who can create high-quality illustrated YouTube thumbnails with:
* Strong storytelling
* Clear visual hierarchy
* Clean compositions
* Excellent lighting and color
* Bold, easy-to-read brush-style text
* High CTR potential
Every thumbnail should feel like it tells a unique visual story instead of using the same layout every time.
Style
The channel uses an animated female character (Maya) as the face of the brand.
The art style should be:
* Premium 2D illustration
* Bright colors
* Clean outlines
* Expressive characters
* Professional YouTube-quality artwork
Preference
Designers who have experience creating thumbnails for animated YouTube channels or story-based YouTube channels are strongly preferred. If you’ve worked on similar channels before, please include examples in your application.
What to Send
Please send:
* Your best thumbnail portfolio
* The single thumbnail you’re most proud of
* Any examples of animated YouTube thumbnails you’ve created
If your style matches what I’m looking for, this can become a long-term partnership with consistent weekly work.