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TYPE OF WORK
Any
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SALARY
$4 per Hour
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HOURS PER WEEK
TBD
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DATE UPDATED
Sep 30, 2025
# YouTube Thumbnail Designer - Ongoing Position
## About the Role
We're looking for a creative thumbnail designer to create eye-catching, click-worthy thumbnails for our YouTube channel. This is an ongoing position with consistent work for the right designer who can deliver compelling designs that drive views while maintaining a professional aesthetic.
## Project Details
- **Volume**: 1-2 thumbnails per week (ongoing)
- **Turnaround**: 24-48 hours per thumbnail
- **Style**: Clean, professional, and attention-grabbing
- **Revisions**: Unlimited revisions until we're 100% satisfied with the final design
## What You'll Be Working With
- Video content and key frames to work from
- Brand guidelines and color schemes
- Video titles and key messaging points
- Creative direction for each video's theme
## Required Skills & Responsibilities
- **Visual Design**: Create compelling, high-impact thumbnail designs that stand out in YouTube feeds
- **Typography**: Strong text hierarchy and readable, bold typography that works at small sizes
- **Color Theory**: Understanding of contrast, color psychology, and visual appeal
- **Photo Editing**: Advanced skills in image manipulation, retouching, and compositing
- **Brand Consistency**: Maintain cohesive visual style across all thumbnails while keeping each unique
- **Click Optimization**: Design with YouTube algorithm and viewer psychology in mind
## Technical Requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar design software
- Understanding of YouTube thumbnail specifications (1280x720px, under 2MB)
- Experience with photo manipulation and compositing techniques
- Ability to work with provided assets (video stills, logos, brand elements)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful YouTube thumbnail designs
## What We're Looking For
- **Proven Track Record**: Portfolio showing thumbnails that have driven engagement and views
- **Quick Turnaround**: Ability to deliver quality designs within 24-48 hours
- **Creative Eye**: Talent for capturing attention while maintaining professional quality
- **Market Awareness**: Understanding of current YouTube thumbnail trends and best practices
- **Communication**: Responsive and clear communication throughout the design process
- **Flexibility**: Willingness to iterate based on feedback and performance data
## Design Considerations
- Thumbnails must be legible and impactful at small sizes
- Designs should work well on both mobile and desktop
- Clear focal points that draw the eye immediately
- Strategic use of faces, emotions, and visual intrigue when applicable
- Text overlays that complement rather than overwhelm the image
## To Apply
Please provide:
1. **Portfolio**: 5-10 examples of YouTube thumbnails you've designed (with performance metrics if available)
2. **Rate**: Your per-thumbnail rate or preferred pricing structure
3. **Turnaround Confirmation**: Verify you can meet 24-48 hour deadlines
4. **Design Process**: Brief description of your creative process for thumbnail design
5. **Tools**: Software and tools you use for thumbnail creation
## Compensation
- Competitive per-thumbnail rate (please include your rates in application)
- Consistent ongoing work (1-2 thumbnails weekly)
- Potential for increased volume as channel grows
- Long-term partnership opportunity
## Bonus Points For
- Experience with A/B testing thumbnail designs
- Knowledge of YouTube analytics and what drives clicks
- Understanding of specific niches or content types
- Ability to create complementary channel art and branding
Join us in creating scroll-stopping thumbnails that drive growth and engagement! If you have a knack for visual storytelling and understand what makes viewers click, we want to hear from you.
