We're Hiring: Thumbnail Designer

Role Overview
As a YouTube Thumbnail Designer, you will be responsible for designing eye-catching and effective thumbnails for our YouTube videos. Your designs will play a key role in attracting viewers and increasing the click-through rate (CTR) of our content. You will collaborate closely with the video production team to ensure that thumbnails align with the branding and tone of our channel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design custom, high-quality thumbnails for YouTube videos that align with the channel’s visual identity.

• Create visually engaging thumbnails that entice viewers to click and watch the video.

• Collaborate with content creators to understand the core message of each video and its target audience.

• Ensure consistency in design style, colours, fonts, and overall branding across all thumbnails.

• Maintain a fast turnaround time to meet video release deadlines.

• Participate in brainstorming sessions for creative concepts and strategies to increase viewer engagement.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience designing thumbnails for YouTube or similar platforms (portfolio required).

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop

• Strong understanding of visual design principles (typography, colour theory, composition, etc.).

• Ability to create eye-catching designs that are simple yet impactful.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specific design guidelines.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with YouTube analytics and A/B testing for thumbnail optimisation.

If you’re passionate about design and want to help shape the visual identity of a growing YouTube channel, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV, a cover letter, and any relevant examples of your recent work to laura@triggerpod.co.uk. Subject line, Full Name: Thumbnail Designer.

*This role is for an individual. Agencies applying for this role will not receive a response.