Youtube Faceless Thumbnail Designer

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We operate multiple faceless YouTube channels in the AI, technology, business, and documentary space. Our content style is inspired by documentary creators that combine strong storytelling with extremely high click-through rates. We are looking for a thumbnail designer who understands viewer psychology, curiosity, and YouTube packaging. IMPORTANT: Apply ONLY after reviewing these channels: https://www.youtube.com/@siliconmoney https://www.youtube.com/@SnapShift2026 If you have not reviewed these channels, please do not apply. What We Need We are looking for a Thumbnail Designer who can create highly clickable documentary-style thumbnails. The ideal candidate understands: CTR-driven design Viewer psychology Curiosity gaps Emotional triggers Packaging ideas A/B thumbnail concepts Our goal is to consistently achieve thumbnails capable of generating 10%+ CTR potential on YouTube. Style References You must study and understand: Silicon Money Snap Shift We want premium, modern, documentary-style thumbnails that feel: High value Cinematic Minimal clutter Strong focal point Large readable text (when required) Emotional or curiosity-driven visuals Requirements ✅ Previous experience designing YouTube thumbnails. ✅ Experience with faceless documentary channels. ✅ Strong understanding of CTR and YouTube packaging. ✅ Ability to create thumbnails for topics related to: Artificial Intelligence Technology Business China Geopolitics Billionaires Startups ✅ Ability to deliver thumbnails quickly. ✅ Experience with Photoshop, Photopea, Canva, Leonardo AI, Midjourney, or other AI tools. ✅ Ability to create multiple concepts for A/B testing. Responsibilities Design YouTube thumbnails for long-form videos. Deliver 2–3 thumbnail concepts per video. Suggest visual ideas and packaging improvements. Analyze competitors before designing. Continuously improve CTR performance. To Apply Please send: Your portfolio. Your best YouTube thumbnails. Channels you have worked with. Your expected rate per thumbnail. Your favorite thumbnail from Silicon Money or Snap Shift and explain why it works. Applications without this information will not be considered. Bonus Skills AI image generation experience. Understanding of YouTube analytics. Experience improving CTR. Knowledge of documentary channels. We are building multiple long-term channels and are looking for someone who wants to grow with us. If you believe you can create thumbnails that stop the scroll and generate high click-through rates, we would love to hear from you.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
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  • 6+ months
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  • Intermediate
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  • $15.00

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Mandatory skills
Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:3 days ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jan 14, 2021
  • United States
    Bolingbrook5:22 AM
  • $2K total spent
    6 hires, 0 active

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