Roster manages the hiring process for the top global creators and brands. Carl Mueller, creator of Business Explains The World with 93K subscribers, is seeking a Thumbnail Designer to create compelling visuals for editorial and documentary-style content across multiple channels
If you're passionate about creating click-worthy thumbnails for educational content and want to work with a growing business and documentary channel, this is the right role for you.
Requirements:
- You're based in the US and available during standard working hours for quick turnarounds
- You have strong graphic design skills with a focus on CTR optimization
- You understand editorial and documentary-style content aesthetics
- You can execute creative concepts provided to you with precision and impact
- You're responsive and able to provide quick revisions when needed
- You have experience designing thumbnails that balance information with visual appeal
- Familiarity with educational, business, and documentary content on YouTube is preferred
- You can create thumbnails that work across cinematic, high-production content styles
Responsibilities:
- Create up to 9 thumbnails per week for videos across three channels
- Collaborate closely with the creator on executing the provided creative concepts
- Deliver thumbnails that align perfectly with video content and messaging
- Provide quick turnarounds and revisions to meet publishing schedules
- Optimize thumbnails for click-through rates while maintaining editorial integrity
- Ensure consistency in quality and style across all deliverables
- Stay responsive during US working hours (GMT-5 timezone preferred)
This is a freelance opportunity with competitive pay ($20-$100 per thumbnail) for someone who wants to work with a creator producing high-quality business and documentary content.
For more information about the creator, check out their channel: Business Explains The World
The creator is using Roster to track and manage all applicants. If you're shortlisted, we'll send you an email for the next step, and we'll personally help you flag your profile to the creator and provide tips on how to optimize your application to impress Carl Mueller and other brands hiring on Roster.
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