We’re hiring a thumbnail designer for high-production YouTube podcasts.

This is not a plug-and-play design role. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end thumbnail creation from selecting the right frames to delivering final designs.

What you’ll do:

• Design 2–4 thumbnail variants per episode (for A/B testing)

• Source and select frames/screenshots yourself from episode footage

• Deliver within tight timelines (24–48 hours)

• Handle fast iterations and multiple revision rounds

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of YouTube thumbnail psychology (scroll-stopping, hierarchy, contrast)

• Ability to identify the right frame/moment from raw footage

• Ability to execute clean, premium, editorial design (NOT clickbait / MrBeast-style)

• Excellent typography (bold, readable, minimal)

• Strong sense of layout, spacing, and visual hierarchy

Experience with:

• Subject cutouts

• Background replacement

• Integrating AI-generated backgrounds with real photos

Tools:

• Photoshop (must be proficient)

Communication (Critical):

• Fast, clear communication is non-negotiable

• Able to respond quickly, give updates, and meet short deadlines

• Can understand feedback and iterate without excessive back-and-forth

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative workflow

Nice to have:

• Experience designing for podcasts / interview-style content

• Portfolio with YouTube thumbnails specifically

• Understanding of thumbnail A/B testing & CTR optimization

Deliverables:

• 2–4 thumbnails (1280x720)

• 1 RSS Version

• Fast turnaround + responsiveness to revisions is critical

If you rely on provided screenshots or need heavy direction, this won’t be a fit.

If you can own the thumbnail from concept → frame → final execution, we want to see your work.