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Assess. Communicate. Solve. Drive Value.
Thumbnail Designer
Location
United States
Posted
174 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Thumbnail Designer
Morningside Group
• Research & Ideation • Analyze competitor thumbnails in the AI, business, and creator space to identify winning patterns • Translate video ideas and titles into clear thumbnail concepts • Propose multiple conceptual directions per video • Design & Execution • Design on-brand, mobile-first thumbnails optimized for CTR • Execute quickly without sacrificing clarity or polish • Deliver upload-ready assets in required formats • Collaboration & Iteration • Collaborate closely with the Head of Content on strategy, narrative, brand alignment and messaging • Iterate based on feedback and performance data • Communicate clearly around timelines and revisions • Operational Excellence • Hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Maintain clean files and versioning • Support A/B testing and performance-driven iteration
Job Requirements
- Proven YouTube thumbnail experience with real performance results
- Strong grasp of YouTube psychology (curiosity, clarity, contrast, emotion)
- Concept-first thinker with strong visual taste
- Reliable, organized, and comfortable with tight collaboration
- Experience in AI, tech, business, or creator education
- Familiarity with A/B testing and performance signals
- Motion or lightweight animation skills
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