Graphic Designer

Spectors Media; India; Remote; INR 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open to freelance engagements

Competitive compensation based on portfolio

Job summary

A digital media agency is seeking a Graphic Designer to create impactful graphics for YouTube videos and social media. The ideal candidate will have a portfolio showcasing strong YouTube thumbnails and experience in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This role offers remote work opportunities, with a focus on collaboration during India Standard Time hours.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years designing for YouTube or creator-led brands (portfolio required).
• Proven track record of successful YouTube thumbnails and social graphics.
• Mastery of Adobe tools for creating high-quality visuals.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics and visual assets for long-form YouTube videos.
• Create scroll-stopping YouTube thumbnails for long and short content.
• Produce image assets for LinkedIn and X based on video content.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Composition and Color Theory

Typography for Small Canvas

File Organization and Version Control

Tools

Figma

After Effects / Premiere Pro

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Graphic Designer role at Spectors Media

We’re looking for a graphic designer who lives and breathes YouTube and social. You’ll create graphics for long‑form YouTube videos (lower thirds, infographics, chapter cards, end screens, annotations) and produce high‑impact thumbnails for both long‑form and short‑form content. You’ll also support LinkedIn and X posts with on‑brand visuals. This is a production‑heavy, fast‑turnaround role collaborating closely with editors and the content team.

Employment: Full‑time or Contract (Agencies & Freelancers welcome)

Location: Remote or on‑site (collaborate during India Standard Time core hours)

Reports to: Creative Lead / Head of Content

Benchmark for thumbnail quality: Thumbnails similar to these examples → https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vDEEZI-ktlYWWYkB2Vin5OzOQN7TW7WF&usp=drive_fs

Key Responsibilities

• Design graphics and visual assets for long‑form YouTube videos: lower thirds, callouts, info cards, charts, overlays, and motion‑ready frames for editors.
• Create scroll‑stopping YouTube thumbnails for long and short content—multiple variations per video when needed.
• Produce image assets for LinkedIn and X (static and lightweight animated where applicable), adapted from video content and brand guidelines.
• Maintain a consistent visual identity across channels; evolve thumbnail templates and style guides.
• Collaborate with video editors to deliver assets quickly during working hours; incorporate feedback and iterate rapidly.
• Prepare clean, well‑organized source files (layered PSD/AI/FIG) and exports (PNG/JPG/SVG) with correct naming and versioning.
• Source licensed imagery, icons, and type; ensure compliance with usage rights.
• Contribute ideas to improve click‑through rate (CTR) and audience retention through design.

What success looks like

• Quality: Thumbnails that align with the benchmark above and meet platform best practices (legible at small sizes, strong focal point, minimal text).
• Impact: Improved CTR on new uploads vs. prior channel baseline; consistent brand look across YouTube and socials.
• Collaboration: Positive feedback from editors on availability, responsiveness, and clarity of files.

Must have

• 1‑3+ years designing for YouTube or creator‑led brands (portfolio required).
• Proven track record of successful YouTube thumbnails and social graphics.
• Mastery of composition, color, hierarchy, and typography for small‑canvas legibility.
• Expert in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; working knowledge of Figma.
• Comfortable preparing assets for motion (After Effects‑friendly frame setups, alpha exports).
• Strong file organization and version control.

Nice to have

• Basic motion graphics (AE/PR) for simple animations.
• Photo compositing and retouching.
• Illustration or 3D skills (Blender/C4D) for premium thumbnail treatments.
• Understanding of YouTube analytics (CTR, A/B testing) and social trends.

Working hours

• Be online and responsive during core collaboration hours: 10 AM IST To 6 PM IST
• Respond to editor requests promptly; flag blockers early.
• Comfortable with quick turnarounds and iterative feedback cycles.

Tools we use

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator (required)
• Figma
• After Effects / Premiere Pro (nice to have)
• Google Drive, Frame, Google Chat

Compensation

• Competitive; based on experience and portfolio.
• Open to full‑time, part‑time retainer, or agency/freelance engagements.

Apply here

Please complete the application form below and include links to your portfolio and at least 5 YouTube thumbnails you designed (before/after or performance notes are a plus).

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a paid test task. https://forms.gle/gnc9aLcZAUJfUA5G9