Graphic Thumbnail Designer

Fox Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Corporation in New York is seeking a talented Graphic Thumbnail Designer to craft visually compelling YouTube thumbnails that drive click-through and viewer engagement. You will shape the visual identity of content across channels by translating ideas into high-impact images.

Collaborate with video editors, content creators and the marketing team, design to maintain brand consistency while exploring bold styles.

Qualifications

• 1+ year designing YouTube thumbnails (portfolio required).
• Strong expertise in Photoshop, Canva or similar tools.
• Solid understanding of color theory, contrast, composition, and typography.

Responsibilities

• Design eye-catching thumbnails to increase CTR and engagement.
• Collaborate with editors, creators, and marketing to align messaging and audience targeting.
• Translate video concepts and emotional beats into compelling visual designs.
• Experiment with styles, layouts, and text treatments to optimize performance.
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries.
• Stay current on YouTube design trends and algorithm updates.
• Organize thumbnail assets and design templates for efficiency.

Skills

YouTube thumbnail design

Brand-consistent visuals

Creative concept development

Communication

Time management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox CorporationUnder the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world's leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group. We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a talented and creative Graphic Thumbnail Designer to craft visually compelling YouTube thumbnails that drive click-through rates and viewer engagement. This designer will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of content across channels by translating ideas and storylines into high-impact images that stand out in a crowded digital space.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design eye-catching, high-impact thumbnails for YouTube videos to increase CTR and engagement
• Collaborate closely with video editors, content creators, and the marketing team to align on messaging and audience targeting
• Translate video concepts and emotional beats into compelling visual designs
• Experiment with different styles, layouts, and text treatments to optimize performance
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries
• Stay current on YouTube design trends, best practices, and algorithm updates
• Organize and manage thumbnail assets and design templates for efficiency

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1+ year of experience designing YouTube thumbnails or social media graphics (portfolio required)
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar tools
• Strong understanding of digital design principles: color theory, contrast, composition, and typography
• Ability to communicate emotion and storytelling visually to drive clicks
• Basic understanding of how YouTube analytics tie into thumbnail performance
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to accept and apply feedback constructively
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills to meet rapid content deadlines

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with motion thumbnails or animation (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Familiarity with A/B testing and data-driven design decision-making
• Passion for YouTube creators, content trends, and platform culture

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $25.75-34.62 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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