Jubilee Media
Freelance Thumbnail Designer
Summary
Jubilee Media is a storytelling-focused media company creating content to provoke understanding and human connection. They are hiring a freelance Thumbnail Designer to concept and execute YouTube thumbnails within established branding, improving clarity and performance in a competitive feed. The role balances creative craft with performance awareness to influence CTR through iterative testing.
What you'll do
Concept and design multiple thumbnail directions per episode.
Execute thumbnail designs within existing series templates and brand systems.
Create A/B test variations with clear, testable differences.
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative teams to align positioning and testing hypotheses.
Iterate quickly based on performance data.
Maintain consistency across recurring formats while keeping visuals fresh.
Requirements
3+ years of experience designing thumbnails for scaled YouTube channels.
Strong understanding of what drives clicks in competitive recommendation environments.
Ability to design with performance data in mind, not only aesthetics.
Ability to clearly explain why one creative variation may outperform another.
Comfortable working quickly with high weekly volume.
Understanding of Gen Z visual language and internet-native pacing.
Portfolio submission required, including YouTube thumbnail examples and (if available) A/B test variations.
Conditions
Freelance engagement.
Competitive compensation: $600–$900 per month.