Lead YouTube Thumbnail Designer - Build & Scale 9%+ CTR

Plot Pointe; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plot Pointe is seeking a Lead Thumbnail Designer to oversee the visual presentation of YouTube videos. This senior role requires expertise in designing high-performing thumbnails to achieve a 9%+ click-through rate across approximately 48 videos monthly. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a strong portfolio demonstrating high CTR, and the ability to build and lead a design team. Proficiency in YouTube Studio analytics and A/B testing is necessary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years designing thumbnails for storytelling channels at scale.
• Demonstrated personal track record of 8 to 10%+ CTR on channels delivering 1M+ views per video.
• Steady-state experience producing 20+ thumbnails per week.

Responsibilities

• Driving a sustained 9%+ CTR across the long-form publishing slate.
• Designing thumbnails personally at lead-level quality.
• Recruiting, training, and managing a thumbnail team.

Skills

YouTube thumbnail design

A/B testing methodology

YouTube Studio analytics

Adobe Photoshop and Creative Suite

Visual storytelling and hook design

Team leadership and mentorship

High-volume creative production

Job description

Plot Pointe is seeking a Lead Thumbnail Designer to oversee the visual presentation of YouTube videos. This senior role requires expertise in designing high-performing thumbnails to achieve a 9%+ click-through rate across approximately 48 videos monthly. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a strong portfolio demonstrating high CTR, and the ability to build and lead a design team. Proficiency in YouTube Studio analytics and A/B testing is necessary.