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Thumbnail Designer

Airrack, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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We're looking for a world‑class freelance thumbnail designer who knows how to stop the scroll. You should live and breathe YouTube, understand how to design for attention, and have a portfolio that proves you know how to deliver high‑click‑through‑rate thumbnails. This isn't just a design job—it’s about understanding psychology, storytelling, and the ever‑changing YouTube landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Concept and design high‑performing thumbnails for long‑form and short‑form YouTube videos

Collaborate with the creative director and editors to understand the story and emotional beats of each video

Rapidly generate, iterate, and test concepts under tight deadlines

Keep up with YouTube thumbnail trends and continually experiment with new styles

Ensure every thumbnail is optimized for mobile and desktop viewing

What We're Looking For

A strong portfolio of YouTube thumbnails with proven performance or mock‑ups that show mastery of the format

Deep knowledge of YouTube best practices, CTR metrics, and audience behavior

Proficiency in Photoshop or similar design software

Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining high visual standards

Great visual storytelling instincts and an eye for composition, color, and facial expression

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in frenetic lifestyle and prank content

Familiarity with analytics tools to understand and optimize content performance

Previous experience managing a team of editors

Benefits Salary: This is a project‑based position which pays a base fee per project as well as performance bonuses.

Why Join Us

Be part of a groundbreaking team creating content that millions of viewers love

Opportunity to lead and innovate in a highly competitive digital media space

How To Apply Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bZr9YLRCCM

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