Graphic Designer — YouTube & Social Media

Abstraction Media; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abstraction Media in West Hollywood is seeking a highly creative Graphic Designer who understands internet-first content and can craft visuals that drive clicks, engagement, and audience growth.

You will design thumbnails, social graphics, posters, and digital ads while collaborating with producers and directors. The role demands fast-paced creativity and strong branding across campaigns for multiple shows.

Qualifications

• Expert-level understanding of YouTube thumbnail design.
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, typography, color, and audience psychology.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and photo editing software.

Responsibilities

• Design high-performing YouTube thumbnails optimized for CTR.
• Create Instagram cover art and social media graphics.
• Design promotional materials including posters, tour graphics, event flyers and ads.
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and creative directors to develop visuals.
• Use AI-powered tools to accelerate ideation and production workflows.
• Maintain consistent branding across shows and campaigns.
• Stay current on YouTube and social media design trends.

Skills

YouTube thumbnail design

visual storytelling

composition

typography

color theory

audience psychology

communication skills

collaboration skills

internet culture

viral media

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Lightroom

Runway

ChatGPT

AI-assisted design tools

Job description

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 Illustrator
• Lightroom or equivalent photo editing software
• Experience using AI creative tools such as:
• Runway
• ChatGPT
• Other AI-assisted design tools
• YouTube thumbnails
• 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
• 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