Freelance Thumbnail Designer

Jubilee Media is hiring a Freelance Thumbnail Designer to create high-performing YouTube thumbnails within established show branding systems. The role focuses on concepting multiple directions and A/B variations per episode to improve clarity and click-through performance in a competitive feed.

• Concept and design multiple thumbnail directions per episode
• Execute 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 on positioning and testing hypotheses
• Iterate quickly based on performance data
• Maintain consistency across recurring formats while keeping visuals fresh

• 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 considerations, not only aesthetics

• Ability to articulate why one creative variation may outperform another

• Comfortable working quickly with a high weekly volume

• Understanding of Gen Z visual language and internet-native pacing

• Portfolio submission required with YouTube thumbnail examples; include any A/B test variations designed

• Freelance role

• Competitive compensation: $600–$900 per month