Software Engineering Accelerator - YouTube Thumbnail Designer

Design YouTube thumbnails that captivate viewers - apply now!

$2.5K–$3.5K/month | Full-time | Fully Remote

Hey there! I’m Aman, and I run a coaching business - Software Engineering Accelerator - that helps people land software engineering jobs and get the training they need to grow their careers. 

I also dive into YouTube business, helping creators improve their channels with smart strategies and high-performing visuals. Our mission is simple: make learning and career growth accessible, effective, and even fun.

We’re a small but growing team, passionate about supporting creators and learners alike. We value curiosity, creativity, and someone who loves experimenting with ideas. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where your work truly impacts people’s growth, you’ll fit right in.

We’re looking for a YouTube Thumbnail Designer who’s experienced, creative, and obsessed with YouTube trends. You’ll help our channel grow by designing thumbnails that capture attention and keep viewers engaged while owning the visual style of our content.

In this role, you will:

🎨 Develop and own the visual style of the channel
📈 Consistently ship thumbnails that improve CTR and viewer retention
📂 Create and maintain a thumbnail reference library and testing process

To excel in this role, you need:

✅ Proven track record with large creators or agency work for top-performing channels

✅ Experience in Photoshop and Figma

✅ Strong understanding of YouTube trends and data-driven creative decision-making

✅ Excellent communication and creative judgment - you can defend and explain design choices clearly

Brownie points for:

⭐ Experience designing thumbnails for top YouTube channels (100K+ subs or videos with millions of views)

⭐ Strong understanding of YouTube psychology - emotion, curiosity gaps, tension, color, and storytelling through visuals

⭐ Ability to ideate thumbnail concepts independently from the title and video angle

⭐ Can deliver 2–3 strong versions per title

⭐ Comfortable producing 8–10 high-quality thumbnails per week with fast turnaround

⭐ Experience analyzing CTR data and iterating based on performance

The ideal candidate is creative, self-driven, and thrive on seeing your designs make a real impact.

What’s in it for you?

💵 $2.5K–$3.5K/month depending on experience and portfolio*

⏰ Full-time | Fully remote

🌴 20 days of PTO 

*Please note that this is a gross salary and that you are responsible for any tax-related procedures in your country of residence. We kindly ask you to apply only if you are happy to work remotely as an independent contractor.

This is our typical hiring process - occasionally, it may include extra steps.

For this role, JobRack is partnering with Software Engineering Accelerator to find their next hire. We’ll handle all the screening and testing, so they see only the best-fit candidates - like you!

🔍 How to shine
• Read the role details carefully.
• Submit a thoughtful, high-quality application.
• Stay responsive - we’ll keep you updated at every stage.

✨ Important notes
• Apply only through JobRack; please don’t contact the company directly.
• We expect a respectful hiring experience - any disrespect means instant disqualification.
• This is a full-time, primary role (no freelancing or second jobs).

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