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Internship Youtube Thumbnail Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT AIRRACK Airrack is a tight-knit team that pulls off ambitious, innovative YouTube videos that ... THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance thumbnail designer who knows how to stop the ...

ABOUT AIRRACK Airrack is a tight-knit team that pulls off ambitious, innovative YouTube videos that ... THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance thumbnail designer who knows how to stop the ...

ABOUT AIRRACK Airrack is a tight-knit team that pulls off ambitious, innovative YouTube videos that ... THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance thumbnail designer who knows how to stop the ...

Contract 3D Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

... our thumbnail artists by creating high-quality 3D assets for YouTube thumbnails across our ... designed to drive clicks, increase audience engagement, and support channel growth. The ideal ...

... our thumbnail artists by creating high-quality 3D assets for YouTube thumbnails across our ... designed to drive clicks, increase audience engagement, and support channel growth. The ideal ...

$80 - $100/hr

YouTube Manager Location Remote -- United States Employment Type Full time Location Type Remote ... the thumbnail designer, to shape brand identity, content production, and distribution.

YouTube Strategist & Retention Lead

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$120K - $155K/yr

You'll work closely with producers, editors, thumbnail designers, and channel leadership to ... Analyze YouTube data including audience retention graphs, watch time, AVD, and engagement metrics ...

Contract 3D Artist

Austin, TX · Remote

$20 - $25/hr

... our thumbnail artists by creating high-quality 3D assets for YouTube thumbnails across our ... designed to drive clicks, increase audience engagement, and support channel growth. The ideal ...

YouTube Strategist & Retention Lead

$124K - $160K/yr

You'll work closely with producers, editors, thumbnail designers, and channel leadership to ... Analyze YouTube data including audience retention graphs, watch time, AVD, and engagement metrics ...

YouTube Strategist & Retention Lead

Austin, TX · Remote

$124K - $160K/yr

You'll work closely with producers, editors, thumbnail designers, and channel leadership to ... Analyze YouTube data including audience retention graphs, watch time, AVD, and engagement metrics ...

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist -- the creative brain ... not just final designs * Deep knowledge of what's performing on YouTube right now and why

Airrack Thumbnail Concept Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$136K - $157K/yr

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain ... not just final designs * Deep knowledge of what's performing on YouTube right now and why

THE ROLE We're looking for a world-class freelance Thumbnail Concept Artist - the creative brain ... not just final designs * Deep knowledge of what's performing on YouTube right now and why

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How much do internship youtube thumbnail designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship youtube thumbnail designer in the United States is $16.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Youtube Thumbnail Designer vs Social Media Content Creator?

AspectInternship Youtube Thumbnail DesignerSocial Media Content Creator
CredentialsBasic graphic design skills, familiarity with editing toolsVaries; often self-taught or basic marketing knowledge
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often remote or office-basedRemote or on-location, managing multiple platforms
Industry UsagePrimarily YouTube channels and video contentVarious social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

The Internship Youtube Thumbnail Designer focuses on creating eye-catching thumbnails specifically for YouTube videos, requiring graphic design skills. In contrast, a Social Media Content Creator develops diverse content across multiple platforms, often including images, videos, and posts. While both roles involve visual content creation, the Thumbnail Designer specializes in static images for videos, whereas the Content Creator manages broader social media engagement.

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Thumbnail Designer

Airrack

North Hollywood, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

ABOUT AIRRACK
Airrack is a tight-knit team that pulls off ambitious, innovative YouTube videos that get millions of views. We're creative, gritty, and passionate about making content no one else dares to. We work hard, have a great time doing it, and we're always pushing to see how far digital storytelling can go!
THE ROLE
We're looking for a world-class freelance thumbnail designer who knows how to stop the scroll. You should live and breathe YouTube, understand how to design for attention, and have a portfolio that proves you know how to deliver high-click-through-rate thumbnails. This isn't just a design job-it's about understanding psychology, storytelling, and the ever-changing YouTube landscape.
HOW TO APPLY
Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bZr9YLRCCM
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
  • Concept and design high-performing thumbnails for long-form and short-form YouTube videos
  • Collaborate with the creative director and editors to understand the story and emotional beats of each video
  • Rapidly generate, iterate, and test concepts under tight deadlines
  • Keep up with YouTube thumbnail trends and continually experiment with new styles
  • Ensure every thumbnail is optimized for mobile and desktop viewing

What We're Looking For:
  • A strong portfolio of YouTube thumbnails with proven performance or mock-ups that show mastery of the format
  • Deep knowledge of YouTube best practices, CTR metrics, and audience behavior
  • Proficiency in Photoshop or similar design software
  • Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining high visual standards
  • Great visual storytelling instincts and an eye for composition, color, and facial expression

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in frenetic lifestyle and prank content
  • Familiarity with analytics tools to understand and optimize content performance.
  • Previous experience managing a team of editors.

Benefits
Compensation: This is a project based position which pays a base fee per project as well as performance bonuses
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a groundbreaking team creating content that millions of viewers love.
  • Opportunity to lead and innovate in a highly competitive digital media space.