Hiring Long-Term YouTube Thumbnail Designer

Description:
I’m looking for a skilled graphic designer to help grow my YouTube channel, which began in January 2024 and has attracted ~7K subscribers. My channel focuses on technology reviews and tutorials for a smarter, more productive home, with an emphasis on home automation. I need someone to create YouTube thumbnails on an ongoing basis, ideally with experience creating thumbnails for tech-related content.

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaelsleen
Reference Channels: Ali Abdaal, Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), Mrwhosetheboss, Smart Home Solver, Stephen Robles

What You’ll Do:
• Design highly engaging and clickable thumbnails for YouTube videos.
• Align designs with the channel’s brand, using imagery, color, and text (where applicable).
• Optimize for high CTR (click-through rate) using YouTube best practices.
• Create 2-3 thumbnails per video for A/B testing.

Requirements:
• Experience designing YouTube thumbnails (please provide samples or portfolio).
• Strong skills in Photoshop, Canva, or other design tools.
• Understanding of YouTube trends, color psychology, cognitive dissonance, and audience engagement tactics.
• Ability to take feedback and make quick revisions when needed.
• Bonus: Experience designing for technology content.

Details:
• Freelance / Contract-based – Work remotely.
• Pay per thumbnail (rate negotiable based on experience).
• Long-term potential if the quality and results are strong.

How to Apply:

Submit a proposal with:
1. A short intro about yourself and your experience.
2. Your portfolio with samples of YouTube thumbnails you’ve created.
3. Your pricing per thumbnail.
4. Your average CTR on your thumbnails (if you have it).

Looking forward to working with a creative designer who can help make my videos stand out!