Thumbnail Designer

Vireo Video is looking for a top-tier YouTube Thumbnail Designer to join our team part-time. You’ll create eye-catching visuals for some of the world’s most innovative brands and thought leaders. If you obsess over what makes people click, understand how to stop the scroll, and have the creative and technical chops to both conceptualize and design expert thumbnails, we want to chat.

Our YouTube agency works exclusively with industry-leading brands and thought leaders. They’re not chasing random viral moments; they’re growing sustainable audiences, driving conversions, and building brand authority. That means the thumbnails you create won’t just be eye-catching, they’ll be on-brand, strategic, and built to turn attention into results.

WHO ARE WE Vireo Video is North America’s leading YouTube agency for brands, specializing in YouTube strategy, content packaging, video SEO, production, and advertising. As a Google Partner agency with a YouTube Certified team, we’ve spent the last eight years helping brands turn YouTube into a powerful driver of growth and engagement. Our work has contributed to over 5 billion views on the platform, and on average, our clients see a 224% increase in organic views within their first year of working with us.

We’ve partnered with brands like Microsoft (GitHub), Thinkific, Best Buy, Remitly, Proven Winners, Eckhart Tolle, and some so iconic that NDAs keep us from saying their names. IDEAL CANDIDATE

3+ years of experience designing high-performing YouTube thumbnails. Ideally, for corporate brands (not just creators) across a variety of niches

Strong technical expertise with Adobe creative suite and other tools that support design

Deep understanding of click psychology and what drives engagement

Strong grasp of color theory, composition, and typography

Always in-the-know on the latest YouTube design trends

Deeply passionate and knowledgeable about YouTube content and thumbnails

Fast and efficient without sacrificing quality, delivering polished designs on tight deadlines

Highly detail orientated and committed to delivering your best work every time

Can explain design choices clearly and adapt to feedback.

Self-starter mentality who knows how to prioritize, take initiative, and solve problems

Dependable, reliable and consistent in all things JOB REQUIREMENTS

Conceptualize thumbnails that demand attention, spark curiosity, and drive clicks.

Design and deliver high-impact thumbnails that align with video messaging, content, and tone.

Collaborate with the client services team to understand briefs, apply brand guidelines, and incorporate feedback effectively.

Consistently meet deadlines while maintaining top-tier design quality.

Clearly articulate design decisions, explaining the strategy and thought process behind your thumbnails.

Respond to internal requests with a service-oriented mindset, ensuring quick turnarounds and precision.

Prepare multiple thumbnail variants for A/B testing to optimize performance.

Research industry trends and analyze top-performing thumbnails to inform and refine design strategies. COMPENSATION The hourly rate for this role varies based on geographical location, experience, and market rates. Our compensation structure considers factors such as local cost of living, industry standards, and the candidate’s level of expertise. Final offers will be made based on these considerations to ensure both fairness and competitiveness.

If you are based in British Columbia, the rate ranges from $20-35/ hour based on experience Location Requirement

This is a remote role open only to candidates currently based in North America, Central America, or South America. Applicants must be able to maintain working hours that reasonably overlap with Vireo Video’s core business hours in the Pacific Time Zone. To be considered for the Thumbnail Designer position, candidates must apply via email to careers@vireovideo.com with “Thumbnail Designer” included in the subject line.

Please submit your resume along with a portfolio showcasing your best-performing YouTube thumbnails. Applications submitted through other channels will not be considered. Our team will review all submissions and contact shortlisted candidates with next steps.

Our Values

People First: We prioritize compassion, and teamwork while having fun

Kaizen: We practice continuous improvement of ourselves and our work

Integrity: We uphold trust through transparency and honesty

Creative: We nurture a culture where creativity flourishes

Results Oriented: Driven by outcomes, we align goals with success

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