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Thumbnail Design
Thumbnail Designer
Remote / Europe overlapPart-timeMid-level$80 - $250/thumbnail
Full job description
A creator team needs a thumbnail designer who can translate video ideas into clear, premium, and curiosity-driven thumbnails. The role requires fast concepting, iteration, and a strong understanding of YouTube packaging.
DesignThumbnailsYouTubeRemote
Responsibilities
- Create multiple thumbnail concepts for each video brief.
- Use visual hierarchy, contrast, emotion, and composition to improve click potential.
- Iterate quickly based on creator and strategist feedback.
- Maintain organized source files and visual reference libraries.
Requirements
- Portfolio showing YouTube thumbnails or high-performing digital creatives.
- Strong Photoshop or equivalent image editing skills.
- Understanding of faces, emotion, contrast, and mobile-first readability.
Preferred skills
PhotoshopFigmaA/B testing awarenessYouTube packaging