Graphic Designer

YouTube Thumbnail Designer (Performance-Focused)
About HighKey
HighKey Enterprises LLC is a digital PR and social media agency specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas.

We design systems that drive attention, clicks, leads, and long-term brand equity.

To understand the visual standard we expect, review:

Our work: www.highkeyagency.com

If your work does not align with YouTube-first, high-CTR thumbnail design, this role will not be a fit.

Role Overview
We are looking for a YouTube Thumbnail Designer who understands viewer psychology, click-through rate (CTR), and visual hierarchy.

Your sole focus will be creating high-performing thumbnails that stop the scroll, spark curiosity, and accurately represent the video’s core idea.

This role supports multiple press and personal-brand clients, so speed, consistency, and performance awareness are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Design YouTube long-form thumbnails optimized for clicks and clarity

Design short-form / Reel thumbnails where required

Translate video concepts into clear, curiosity-driven visual hooks

Collaborate closely with video editors and content strategists

Maintain brand consistency while adapting to different creator styles

Produce thumbnails at volume without sacrificing quality or intent

Iterate based on feedback and performance insights

What We’re Looking For

Strong portfolio showing YouTube-native thumbnails (required)

Clear understanding of:

CTR-driven design

Facial expressions, contrast, framing, and text hierarchy

Simplicity over clutter

Proficiency in Photoshop, or equivalent tools

Ability to work fast, meet deadlines, and manage multiple clients

Comfortable receiving direct feedback and iterating quickly

What This Role Is Not
This role is not for:

General graphic designers without YouTube experience

Brand-only or aesthetic-first designers

Canva-only designers with no performance understanding

Compensation

Short-form thumbnails: $3 per thumbnail

Long-form YouTube thumbnails: $10 per thumbnail

(High performers may be considered for increased volume and long-term collaboration.)

Interview Process
Step 1: Paid or unpaid thumbnail assessment (used to evaluate style, clarity, and CTR instincts)
Step 2: Final interview to assess fit, communication, and workflow alignment

How to Apply
To apply, please submit:

Your resume

A portfolio specifically showcasing YouTube thumbnails

(Optional but encouraged) Any CTR data or performance results

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