YouTube Thumbnail Specialist (India)

Contractor

Posted on: 3 days ago

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can create industry-leading YouTube thumbnails and podcast assets. This task is designed to assess your creative thinking, attention to detail, and ability to design for click-through rate, not just aesthetics.We're a leading podcast agency growing rapidly and working with big brands and work with:The High Performance Podcast (leading personal development podcast)Ramit Sethi - Money for Couples (leading personal finance creator)Multiple leading brand and creator podcasts we can’t talk about 😉You’ll be packaging shows that are seen by hundreds of thousands - and often millions - of people.Easy Apply candidates will be ignored 🚫 please complete the task to apply.The TaskUsing the stills provided, create two YouTube thumbnails for the same podcast episode.AssetsStills: https://drive.Google.Com/drive/folders/1AETLfZyxIkWssyHYnQ8FRPVzHfffg6Ln?usp=sharingPodcast: https://www.Youtube.Com/@callummcdonnellKey requirements:The two thumbnails must be completely different styles from each otherBoth should clearly align with the existing brand, while introducing a fresh, evolved lookThey should feel modern, premium, and highly intentionalOne designed specifically to stand out in a YouTube feed and drive click-through rateThe other is a chance to show us your design skills, be creative and impress us with what you can createThink of this as:"What would the bets podcast agency in the world delivery if they were re-imagining this show's thumbnails?"Your thumbnails should:Feel industry-leading in qualityInstantly grab attention at small sizesUse hierarchy, contrast, composition, and typography intentionallyFeel confident, premium, and editorial, not templatedShow clear understanding of YouTube thumbnail psychologyWe’re less interested in following trends blindly, and more interested in taste, clarity, and originality within the brand.Compensation & BenefitsSalary - dependant on experience and impact25 days holiday + UK bank holidaysRemote-first & flexible workingQuarterly in-person team meetupsFull time role, open to both employee or contractor applicantsHigh ownership, high trust, and real progression for robust performersOpportunity to work on shows with real reach and influenceAbout Us7xContent is a fast-growing podcast production & growth agency.We’re creators at heartWe’re experts at engineering podcast growthWe work with ambitious clients and are highly selectiveWe value quality, ownership, and momentumWe’re a team of ~15 people who do things differentlyOur goal: great work, great people, great times.How to Apply (Required)🚫 Easy Apply candidates will be ignoredTo apply, email with:2x YouTube thumbnails (16:9, YouTube-ready)Exported as high-quality JPG or PNGA short Loom video explaining the thinking behind each concept and how it’s designed to perform on YouTubeYour working location and salary expectationsInclude a 🍍 (pineapple emoji) in your subject line to show attention to detail.