Graphic Thumbnail Designer

Fox Corporation; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Fox Corporation is seeking a talented Graphic Thumbnail Designer to craft YouTube thumbnails that boost click-through and engagement. You will translate ideas into high-impact visuals, collaborate with editors and creators, and maintain brand consistency across channels.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of thumbnail design experience, strong command of Photoshop or Canva, and a good eye for color, typography, and storytelling. This role supports fast-paced content teams.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience designing YouTube thumbnails or social media graphics (portfolio required).
• Expertise in color theory, typography, and composition for compelling visuals.
• Ability to translate concepts into thumbnails that drive clicks and viewer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design eye-catching thumbnails for YouTube videos to increase CTR and engagement.
• Collaborate with editors, creators, and marketing to align on messaging and audience targeting.
• Translate video concepts into compelling visual designs that fit brand guidelines.

Skills

YouTube thumbnails

Photoshop

Canva

Color theory

Typography

Storytelling visually

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Corporation Under 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 #Ll-Hybrid #Ll-LS1 #RSV

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. View more detail about FOX Benefits.

We’re disruptors. We’re big dreamers. We’re believers in the future, in possibility, in potential. We’re reinventing the world, every day. We create content for audiences big and small, global and local. We put our audiences first, and work hard to bring them stories they’ll love, wherever they are and however they watch, listen and learn. Whatever your discipline, from on-air talent to behind-the-scenes tech guru to business and finance, the career opportunities at FOX are exciting, rewarding and game-changing. We seek out the most talented individuals – the dreamers, the disruptors and the visionaries –and we want them to know that they matter. We’re committed to helping every single one of our employees feel valued and inspired, every day.