Graphic Designer

YouTube Thumbnail Designer (Performance-Focused) HighKey Enterprises LLC is a digital PR and social media agency specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas. We design systems that drive attention, clicks, leads, and long-term brand equity. To understand the visual standard we expect, review: Our work: If your work does not align with YouTube-first, high-CTR thumbnail design, this role will not be a fit. Role Overview We are looking for a YouTube Thumbnail Designer who understands viewer psychology, click-through rate (CTR), and visual hierarchy. Your sole focus will be creating high-performing thumbnails that stop the scroll, spark curiosity, and accurately represent the video's core idea. This role supports multiple press and personal-brand clients, so speed, consistency, and performance awareness are essential. Key Responsibilities Design YouTube long-form thumbnails optimized for clicks and clarity Design short-form / Reel thumbnails where required Translate video concepts into clear, curiosity-driven visual hooks Collaborate closely with video editors and content strategists Maintain brand consistency while adapting to different creator styles Produce thumbnails at volume without sacrificing quality or intent Iterate based on feedback and performance insights What We're Looking For Strong portfolio showing YouTube-native thumbnails (required) Clear understanding of: CTR-driven design Facial expressions, contrast, framing, and text hierarchy Simplicity over clutter Proficiency in Photoshop, or equivalent tools Ability to work fast, meet deadlines, and manage multiple clients Comfortable receiving direct feedback and iterating quickly What This Role Is Not This role is not for: General graphic designers without YouTube experience Brand-only or aesthetic-first designers Canva-only designers with no performance understanding Compensation Short-form thumbnails: $3 per thumbnail Long-form YouTube thumbnails: $10 per thumbnail (High performers may be considered for increased volume and long-term collaboration.) Interview Process Step 1: Paid or unpaid thumbnail assessment (used to evaluate style, clarity, and CTR instincts) Step 2: Final interview to assess fit, communication, and workflow alignment How to Apply To apply, please submit: Your resume A portfolio specifically showcasing YouTube thumbnails (Optional but encouraged) Any CTR data or performance results HighKey Agency