YouTube Thumbnail Designer, Valuetainment

Valuetainment•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

You’re a YouTube Thumbnail Ninja Expert who lives and breathes YouTube culture, algorithm dynamics, and thumbnail psychology. You bring the perfect fusion of strategy and visual creativity to drive our channels to the next level. Hello YouTube Thumbnail Designer ! Join us. The YouTube Thumbnail Designer creates visually engaging and clickable images (thumbnails) that represent digital content, primarily videos, to attract viewers and increase click-through rates. He/She works with content creators and marketing teams to ensure thumbnails align with content, brand identity, and drive engagement. The YouTube Thumbnail Designer has strong graphic design skills, an understanding of visual storytelling, and proficiency in design software.

Requirements

3+ years of experience designing YouTube thumbnails or social media graphics with proven performance results is required
Deep knowledge of YouTube’s content ecosystem and how thumbnails impact CTR and growth
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is required
Must possess a strong understanding of composition, typography, retouching, and lighting for dynamic thumbnails
Experience with integrating AI image Generation Software into existing Photoshop, Illustrator workflow is required
Excellent time management and attention to detail
Must have a growth mindset, be coachable, and a relentless drive to improve performance
Must possess a strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Must have excellent time management and ability to handle multiple projects
Must have strong communication and collaboration skills
Must be a proactive, creative problem solver with a passion for design and branding
Must have familiarity with UX/UI principles for digital content

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and iterate thumbnail graphics that significantly improve CTR and viewer retention
Work closely with editors, producers, and marketing leads to align thumbnails with video content and strategy
Run A/B test concepts and adapt designs based on performance data and audience feedback
Maintain a library of templates and brand assets across all Valuetainment properties
Strategically choose imagery, facial expressions, color, and typography to maximize impact
Propose visual campaigns around trends, launches, or new series to improve overall brand consistency
Stay ahead of visual trends in digital content, YouTube, and viral design
Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Work closely with the Valuetainment brand team to ensure on-brand execution across all content