Experienced Thumbnail Designer for YouTube

I am looking for a creative and strategic Thumbnail Designer to help elevate my YouTube channel. This isn't just about "making a pretty picture"—I need someone who understands viewer psychology, visual storytelling, and how to stop the scroll in a crowded feed. The ideal candidate has a "hybrid" workflow: someone who uses professional photo manipulation (Photoshop) alongside cutting-edge AI tools to create high-fidelity, hyper-realistic, or stylized images that look unique and professional. Responsibilities * Design high-CTR thumbnails that tell a story in less than a second. * Perform high-level photo manipulation (color grading, compositing, lighting, and "glow" effects). * Utilize AI tools to generate or enhance assets where appropriate. * A/B test concepts and iterate based on performance data. * Maintain a consistent visual brand while experimenting with new trends. Required Skills & Experience * **Expertise in Adobe Photoshop:** You should be a master of masking, blending, and typography. * **AI Proficiency:** Experience using AI to generate backgrounds, expand images, or create assets that wouldn't be possible with stock photos alone. * **Psychology of the Click:** Deep understanding of composition, "The Rule of Thirds," facial expressions, and color theory to drive emotion. * **Portfolio:** A proven track record of thumbnails (please provide links or attachments). Application Requirements 1. Link to your portfolio or 3-5 examples of your best YouTube thumbnail work. 2. Briefly describe your workflow: What AI tools do you use, and how do they integrate with your manual design process? 3. Why do you think a viewer clicks on a thumbnail? (Give me your "secret sauce" in one or two sentences). Start your response with the Color Green so that I know you read the whole listing. Thanks!