Junior Graphic Designer - Project Based

A+E Global Media; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A+E Global Media is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer for a project-based role focused on creating high-impact thumbnails for digital content. This freelance position requires 1-2 years of design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to adapt to creative shifts while maintaining quality. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing innovative ideas and effectively collaborating with the team.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of design experience ideally in a fast-paced content or social media environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Familiarity with YouTube trends and thumbnail performance tactics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging YouTube thumbnails, providing two unique versions per video for A/B testing.
• Manage quick turnarounds for time-sensitive content, maintaining quality and innovation.
• Collaborate with producers to align thumbnail concepts with each video’s tone and audience strategy.

Skills

Design Experience

Visual Storytelling

Adaptability

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.

Division Story

Production Operations and Engineering consists of a wide range of media centric roles. We are responsible for managing the entire life cycle of A+E’s programming. This is where we produce, transform, broadcast and distribute content as well as run the tech infrastructure for the Media Supply chain. We are an energetic team that fulfills the business objectives within a thriving dynamic industry. Developing new solutions to continually improve the user experience of our customers, consumers and colleagues is our mandate. If you have the determination and aptitude we are seeking for a role in this challenging and rewarding business and are eager to work for a department that sets the standard for our industry, then we look forward to speaking with you!

Job Description

THE ROLE: Junior Graphic Designer - Project Based

3PPW-Project based 1000-hour freelance, per year. non-exempt, remote

Schedule: M – F, 8.30 - 5P or 10 – 6.30P Eastern Time

We're looking for a talented junior freelance graphic designer to create high-impact thumbnail designs for our Digital team. This project-based role begins with an anticipated 3- month engagement, with the potential to extend to an 18-month contract. You'll be designing engaging YouTube thumbnails, providing two unique versions per video for A/B testing. We need someone with a strong design aesthetic, a knack for visual storytelling, and the ability to swiftly incorporate feedback and adapt to shifting creative needs. While this is a junior-level role, we value designers who bring ideas to the table, take feedback well, and thrive in a fast-paced content environment. Reports to the Manager of Motion Graphics Operations.

More About What You’ll Do

• Thumbnail Editor to support our digital video efforts with eye-catching, platform- optimized creative and testing opportunities.
• Design and edit high-impact thumbnails tailored for YouTube and other social platforms.
• Interpret performance data and A/B testing results to evolve creative approach.
• Manage quick turnarounds for time-sensitive content, while maintaining quality and innovation.
• Collaborate with producers and content editors to align thumbnail concepts thatsupport each video’s tone, theme, and audience strategy.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members—accepting feedback, sharing progress, and articulating design choices when needed.
• Maintain consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail across all designs, ensuring proper file organization and naming conventions.
• Stay up to date on YouTube and other social media design trends and best practices to create thumbnails that drive clicks and viewer engagement.
• Show adaptability by responding to creative direction shifts and evolving priorities without compromising quality.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of design experience, ideally in a fast-paced content or social media environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong visual eye with a good grasp of layout, color, composition, and typography.
• Comfortable working independently, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple tasks with minimal oversight.
• Organized file handling and attention to detail across multiple versions and design rounds.
• Familiarity with YouTube trends and thumbnail performance tactics is a plus.
• Interest in emerging tools and AI-based design workflows is a bonus.
  
  

Please note project assignment associates are engaged to provide service to A+E Global Media on a temporary basis in connection with a specific project. Project assignment associates are hired and employed through a third-party vendor.

Compensation

Contract Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00

The pay rate displayed serves as a good faith estimate for this role.

Compensation for the role will be based on a number of different factors

such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and

experience. Learn more at www.aegm.com/careers.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle. The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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