[Hiring] Thumbnail Artist @Somewhere

Role Description

We are seeking a high-output Thumbnail Artist to join our production team. You aren’t just "making a picture"—you are responsible for the most important part of the YouTube funnel: the click. You will work alongside our video editors and account managers to ensure every video we publish has an elite, high-converting visual wrapper.

Your mission is to create 12–16 high-click-through-rate (CTR) thumbnails per month. You must be able to translate complex business topics into simple, curiosity-driven visuals that stop the scroll.

Core Responsibilities:

• Elite Visual Design: Design custom, high-converting thumbnails using Photoshop or Canva.
• High-Volume Output: Maintain a consistent pace of at least 3 thumbnails per week, ensuring all assets are delivered alongside the final video edit.
• Attention to Detail: We have a zero-tolerance policy for typos. You must have perfect spelling and an eagle eye for detail in every graphic, text overlay, and callout.
• Brand Alignment: Maintain visual consistency across multiple 7-figure client channels, ensuring each creator looks like a leading authority in their niche.
• Collaboration: Work with the strategy team to refine "packaging" (the combination of title and thumbnail) based on niche research and competitive analysis.

Qualifications

• Portfolio Required: You must show a portfolio of previous YouTube thumbnails (ideally in the business, finance, or coaching niches).
• Experience: 2+ years of graphic design experience with a specific focus on YouTube or social media marketing.
• Language: C1 English with flawless written grammar and spelling.
• Availability: This is a full-time role. You must be able to work within our team's timezone (US/EST overlap).

Requirements

• The YouTube Eye: You study YouTube packaging. You understand the psychology of color, facial expressions, and "The Rule of Thirds" as they apply to CTR.
• Technical Pro: You are highly proficient in Photoshop (preferred) or Canva. You know how to cut out subjects, color-grade faces for impact, and make text pop on any background.
• High-Agency & Fast: You don’t need to be micromanaged. You see a video topic, understand the "hook," and execute a design that fits.
• Critically Minded: You understand the online education and coaching world. You know what a high-ticket audience expects to see.