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Airrack

Thumbnail Designer

North Hollywood, CA · On-site

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 ...

Airrack

Thumbnail Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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 ...

Airrack

Thumbnail Designer

North Hollywood, CA · On-site

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 ...

Acquisition.com LLC

Graphic Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Creating graphics for YouTube, social media, websites, presentations, and marketing campaigns ... Thumbnail quality consistently improves content performance * Brand systems reduce production time ...

Acquisition.com

Graphic Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Creating graphics for YouTube, social media, websites, presentations, and marketing campaigns ... Thumbnail quality consistently improves content performance * Brand systems reduce production time ...

Mockins

Graphic Designer

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Graphic Designer Location: Brooklyn, NY (In-Office) Company: Mockins Starting Pay: $23 - $25/hr ... Edit short- and long-form video for Amazon, Google Ads, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram * Turn ...

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Million Dollar Baby Co.

Graphic Designer

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

... YouTube, and newsletters * Ability to apply motion graphics like animation and GIFs to digital content to help highlight brand messaging and enhance storytelling * Work closely with Senior Designer ...

Jobtailor

Graphic Designer

Pico Rivera, CA · On-site

... YouTube, and newsletters * Apply motion graphics such as animation and GIFs to digital content ... Work closely with the Senior Designer to deliver branded content to brand and marketing teams

icreatives

Graphic Designer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

Job Title: Graphic Designer Salary: 75k-80k (depending on experience) Department: Marketing ... YouTube, Reddit, X (Twitter), Facebook, and emerging digital platforms Create engaging graphics ...

Omnicom

Graphic Designer

Cincinnati, OH · Hybrid

What the role is Our Graphic & Communications Designers solve complex problems and persuasively ... Brainstorm, scrap, thumbnail and develop future ideas/concepts/workflows/frameworks in gestural ...

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Omnicom

Graphic Designer

Syracuse, NY · Hybrid

What the role is Our Graphic & Communications Designers solve complex problems and persuasively ... Brainstorm, scrap, thumbnail and develop future ideas/concepts/workflows/frameworks in gestural ...

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Omnicom

Graphic Designer

New York, NY · Hybrid

What the role is Our Graphic & Communications Designers solve complex problems and persuasively ... Brainstorm, scrap, thumbnail and develop future ideas/concepts/workflows/frameworks in gestural ...

Omnicom

Graphic Designer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

What the role is Our Graphic & Communications Designers solve complex problems and persuasively ... Brainstorm, scrap, thumbnail and develop future ideas/concepts/workflows/frameworks in gestural ...

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Graphic Designer -- YouTube & Social Media

West Hollywood, CA • On-site

Abstraction Media
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Posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design high-performing YouTube thumbnails optimized for strong click-through rates (CTR)

  • Create compelling social media graphics and promotional materials such as posters, tour graphics, event flyers, and digital ads

  • Collaborate with creative team members to develop visual concepts and maintain consistent branding across multiple campaigns

Job description

ABOUT US

Abstraction Media is a production company specializing in live production, stand-up comedy content, and digital entertainment. We create high-performing content designed for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and streaming services. Our work blends comedy, storytelling, live events, and internet culture into content that reaches millions of viewers.


We are looking for a highly creative Graphic Designer who understands internet-first content and knows how to design visuals that drive clicks, engagement, and audience growth.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design high-performing YouTube thumbnails optimized for strong click-through rates (CTR)
  • Create compelling Instagram cover art and social media graphics
  • Design promotional materials including:
  • Comedy show posters
  • Tour graphics
  • Event flyers
  • Digital ads
  • Channel branding assets
  • Edit and retouch photos for marketing and promotional use
  • Collaborate with producers, editors, and creative directors to develop visual concepts
  • Use AI-powered creative tools to accelerate ideation and production workflows
  • Maintain consistent branding across multiple shows, comedians, and digital campaigns
  • Participate in creative brainstorming and thumbnail A/B testing strategies
  • Stay current on YouTube trends, social media design trends, and audience psychology


REQUIREMENTS

  • Expert-level understanding of YouTube thumbnail design
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, typography, color, and audience psychology
  • Advanced proficiency in:
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Lightroom or equivalent photo editing software
  • Experience using AI creative tools such as:
  • Midjourney
  • Runway
  • ChatGPT
  • Flux
  • Other AI-assisted design tools
  • Strong portfolio showcasing:
  • YouTube thumbnails
  • Social media design
  • Poster design
  • Digital marketing assets
  • Ability to work quickly while maintaining high creative standards
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Deep understanding of internet culture, comedy content, and viral media


BIG PLUS QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in any of the following is a major plus:

  • Motion graphics
  • VFX / compositing
  • Video editing
  • Web design
  • Animation
  • Live event graphics
  • Cinema or entertainment branding
  • Knowledge of YouTube analytics and thumbnail performance testing


IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are someone who:

  • Understands what makes people click
  • Has exceptional taste and strong creative instincts
  • Thrives in fast-paced creative environments
  • Loves comedy, entertainment, and internet culture
  • Can turn rough ideas into polished, high-performing visuals
  • Understands how to balance artistry with performance-driven design

To Apply


PLEASE SUBMIT:

  • Resume
  • Portfolio or website
  • Examples of YouTube thumbnails and Instagram cover designs
  • Any motion graphics, VFX, or video editing work (if applicable)
  • A short note explaining why you’d be a great fit for Abstraction Media

Apply