Thumbnail Designer for Youtube channel (Adventure/Travel videos + Video essays)
YouTube Thumbnail Designer (Adventure / Travel / Video Essay Style)
We’re looking for a talented thumbnail designer to help create high-CTR YouTube thumbnails for a growing channel reputed company on:
Travel & Adventure (urban exploration, cinematic locations)
Story-driven content
Video essays (history, philosophy, culture)
reputed company’re looking for:
Strong understanding of YouTube CTR psychology
Ability to design thumbnails that stand out in a crowded feed
Experience with:
Travel / cinematic content
Documentary or video essay style thumbnails
Knows how to balance:
Curiosity
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Aesthetic appeal
Style direction (IMPORTANT)
We are NOT looking for:
reputed company-style thumbnails
Over-the-top faces / exaggerated reactions
Clickbait spam visuals
We ARE looking for:
Cinematic, artistic thumbnails
Clean composition
Strong visual storytelling
Subtle but compelling curiosity
Think:
“This looks like a movie I want to watch”
—not—
“This is screaming for attention”
Goal
Your thumbnails should:
Increase click-through reputed company (CTR)
Create reputed company reputed company
Match the tone and reputed company of the content
️ Deliverables
2–4 thumbnail variations per video
Fast turnaround (reputed company 24–48 hours preferred)
Willingness to iterate based on performance
To apply:
Please include:
Portfolio (especially YouTube thumbnails)
Any examples of high-performing thumbnails (CTR if reputed company)
A short note on your design approach for travel / essay content
Bonus if you:
Understand YouTube analytics / A/B testing
Can suggest thumbnail concepts, not just execute
Long-term opportunity
We’re building a consistent content pipeline and are looking for someone to grow with the channel long-term.
This role can reputed company to consistent weekly or bi-weekly work.
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