Develop captivating and click-worthy video thumbnails that entice our audience to click, watch, and engage with our YouTube videos.
Collaborate with our content team to brainstorm and develop compelling thumbnail concepts that align with the technical and educational content of our YouTube videos.
Create eye-catching thumbnails that effectively communicate the content, value, and intrigue of the video.
Design and produce high-quality 2D and 3D animated segments, illustrating complex scientific or technical topics.
Continuously research and analyse YouTube trends, audience preferences, and competitor thumbnails within the premium science and learning niche to optimise our thumbnail strategy.
Work closely with the content team to ensure that thumbnails align with the content and educational messages of our videos.

Proven experience in graphic design and 2D/3D animations, and creating YouTube thumbnails or similar digital media.
Proficiency in image design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator or equivalent tools.
A strong understanding of YouTube data, trends and best practices for thumbnail design within the science and learning niche.
Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative thumbnail concepts.
Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Prior experience working with premium science and learning YouTube channels is a benefit.
Familiarity with SEO principles as they relate to YouTube thumbnails is a benefit.

Work from anywhere
Flexible hours
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, vibrant, dynamic, and innovative environment where you can learn and grow quickly
Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team

YouTube Thumbnail Graphic Designer, Freelance

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