YouTube Thumbnail Designer for Documentary / Systems Channel (Long-Term, 6 Thumbnails/Month)

I run a YouTube channel focused on explaining the hidden systems behind everyday life for young adults in the Western World (ages 18–35). Topics include: housing affordability jobs and labor markets student loans credit scores digital platforms economic and social systems My style is documentary / analytical / serious, not loud clickbait. I am looking for a thumbnail designer who can create high-CTR thumbnails that still feel: intelligent clean modern slightly investigative emotionally strong without looking cheap This is for long-form YouTube videos. At the moment, I need 6 thumbnails per month and I want to build a long-term working relationship with someone who can understand the style of the channel and keep it visually consistent. Thumbnail Style I Want Think: documentary YouTube strong emotional clarity serious but clickable modern editorial feel The thumbnails should feel closer to: Johnny Harris Vox-style explainer energy documentary / investigative commentary Not: childish over-saturated clickbait random arrows everywhere fake shocked face thumbnails messy layouts What I Need For each thumbnail: strong concept clean composition readable text if text is used good use of contrast emotionally clear image choice thumbnails designed for YouTube click-through, not just “pretty design” Preferred Visual Direction dark or neutral backgrounds bold but controlled highlights strong face cutouts when relevant documentary/editorial feel clean typography serious color palette My Workflow I will provide: video title script or summary thumbnail idea if I already have one my photo if needed visual references I want someone who can: take the idea and improve it suggest stronger thumbnail directions when needed keep a consistent channel identity across all videos First Project I would like to start with: 1 paid test thumbnail If the result is strong, then I want to move into: 6 thumbnails per month Important Please apply only if you have experience designing: YouTube thumbnails documentary / explainer / educational thumbnails serious editorial-style visuals When you apply, please send: 3–5 thumbnail examples most relevant to this style Your rate: per thumbnail and/or package price for 6 thumbnails per month Whether you can also provide 2 concepts for the same thumbnail when needed Your turnaround time per thumbnail Nice to have Experience with YouTube strategy / CTR thinking Ability to create reusable thumbnail style systems for a channel Long-Term Goal I am not looking for random one-off thumbnails. I want to build a recognizable visual identity for the channel.