Thumbnail Designer

Job description:

Job Title: Thumbnail Designer

Location: Lahore, Punjab (On-site)

About Us:
Topspot Media is a dynamic and forward-thinking digital media agency focused on content creation, talent management, distribution, and monetization. Join our in-house team and help craft visuals that make a global impact!

Job Overview

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Thumbnail Designer with 1–3 years of experience to create high-performing thumbnails for YouTube and other digital platforms. The ideal candidate understands visual storytelling, audience psychology, and click-through optimization, with the ability to design thumbnails that increase views and engagement while maintaining brand consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high-quality, attention-grabbing thumbnails for YouTube videos and other digital platforms.
• Collaborate with content creators, video editors, researchers, and social media teams to understand video concepts and create compelling thumbnail designs.
• Develop multiple thumbnail concepts and iterate based on performance feedback and creative direction.
• Use typography, color, composition, facial expressions, and visual effects to create thumbnails that drive higher click-through rates (CTR).
• Stay updated with the latest YouTube trends, competitor styles, and best practices in thumbnail design.
• Ensure consistency with the company's branding while adapting designs to different content niches.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Organize design assets and maintain well-structured project files.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve thumbnail performance and audience engagement.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in thumbnail design, graphic design, or digital content creation.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is essential. Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Canva, or After Effects is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing YouTube thumbnails or high-performing social media creatives (portfolio link or samples required).
• Excellent understanding of composition, typography, color theory, photo manipulation, and visual hierarchy.
• Familiarity with YouTube trends, content optimization, and viewer engagement strategies.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing thumbnails for viral YouTube channels.
• Strong photo editing, retouching, and image manipulation skills.
• Basic knowledge of YouTube analytics and click-through rate (CTR) optimization.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design tools and modern creative workflows.
• Creative mindset with exceptional attention to detail.

Pay: Rs50,000.00 - Rs60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person