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YouTube Thumbnail Designer

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. Report to the Head of Video and work across WhatCulture’s portfolio of YouTube channels .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeNewcastle upon Tyne • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,500 - £30,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in creating high-quality, data-driven YouTube thumbnails and visual content, leveraging a strong understanding of YouTube analytics and audience psychology. Proficient in graphic design principles and Adobe CC to produce compelling artwork and templates.

Highest-signal resume keywords
YouTube AnalyticsGraphic Design PrinciplesAdobe CCVisual StorytellingAudience Psychology

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Hard Skills
Video Packaging DesignThumbnail CreationImage EditingArtwork ProductionTemplate Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationCreativityAdaptability
Industry Keywords
YouTube LandscapeA/B TestingVisual HierarchyCuriosity CreationCompetitor Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Head of Video and work across WhatCulture’s portfolio of YouTube channels
  • Design and create video packaging for YouTube and social media platforms
  • Collaborate with teams to translate video topics and scripts into compelling thumbnails
  • Pitch thumbnail concepts and video ideas
  • Analyse YouTube Studio data and study A/B test results to understand audience performance
  • Research direct competitors and the wider YouTube landscape for trends and best practices
  • Source, edit and enhance images using professional editing tools
  • Produce high-quality artwork
  • Create reusable templates and visual styles for team members
  • Create social media post templates, poster designs and other graphic design assets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Good portfolio and proven track record of producing high quality, high performing and data driven YouTube thumbnails
  • Strong understanding of YouTube analytics and how to use it to improve future creative decisions
  • Deep knowledge of audience psychology and behaviour
  • Awareness of graphic design principles such as visual hierarchy and colour
  • Knowledge of Adobe CC
  • Ability to develop clickable concepts
  • Knowledge of visual storytelling and composition
  • Versatile and adaptable design aesthetic
  • Understanding of why thumbnails get clicked
  • Understanding that thumbnails and titles work together as a package
  • Ability to create curiosity without misleading the audience
  • Vast knowledge of the YouTube landscape

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Uncapped leave
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
  • Share of profits with a bonus when targets are met
  • Refer a friend scheme with payment following successful hire
  • Well-being support with access to Colleague Assistant Programmes
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future through the Share Incentive Plan
  • Salary sacrifice Pension scheme with up to 5% match
  • Free on-site gym with access to a personal trainer
  • Free drinks and snacks in the office