Senior YouTube Thumbnail Designer for High-CTR Visuals

Spy Ninjas Entertainment; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Spy Ninjas Entertainment is seeking a Senior Thumbnail Designer in Las Vegas to create eye-catching thumbnails that capture story moments and drive engagement on YouTube. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in graphic design and a solid understanding of YouTube's visual trends.

This hands-on role requires proficiency in Photoshop, creativity under tight deadlines, and collaboration with production and analytics teams to optimize thumbnail performance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in graphic design or thumbnail creation for digital or social platforms (YouTube experience strongly preferred).
• Expert-level skills in Photoshop; proficiency in other tools like After Effects, Illustrator, or Lightroom is a plus.
• Proven track record of designing thumbnails or social visuals that perform at scale.

Responsibilities

• Concept development for thumbnails that elevate each video’s narrative.
• Design and deliver world-class thumbnails that align with the Spy Ninjas brand.
• Partner with the analytics team to interpret CTR data and refine creative direction.

Skills

Graphic design

Thumbnail creation

Photoshop

A/B Testing

Visual storytelling

Tools

After Effects

Illustrator

Lightroom

Job description

Spy Ninjas Entertainment is seeking a Senior Thumbnail Designer in Las Vegas to create eye-catching thumbnails that capture story moments and drive engagement on YouTube. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in graphic design and a solid understanding of YouTube's visual trends.

This hands-on role requires proficiency in Photoshop, creativity under tight deadlines, and collaboration with production and analytics teams to optimize thumbnail performance.