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YouTube Thumbnail Designer

Virtual Vocations Inc · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Freelance

To support the YouTube channels fern and Simplicissimus, a freelance YouTube Thumbnail Designer will create engaging and on-brand visuals that attract millions of viewers while working remotely.
Key responsibilities

Design high-performing thumbnails for YouTube documentaries and video essays
Develop creative visual concepts that align with the channel's identity
Manage feedback cycles efficiently and deliver designs on tight deadlines

Required qualifications

Proven experience designing YouTube thumbnails or visual assets for digital media
Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Proficiency in Blender or Cinema 4D for 3D work
Excellent sense of visual storytelling, composition, color, and typography
Business-level English and ideally basic knowledge of German