YouTube Thumbnail Artist and Quality-Control Specialist Needed

My name is Rick, and we are scaling a network of YouTube automation channels across several niches.

We are looking for a reliable thumbnail artist to join our team as soon as possible. This is an AI-assisted role focused on creating, comparing and improving clickable YouTube thumbnails.

Our internal video-production tool, Vidrush automatically generates thumbnail options for each video. Your job will be to review those outputs, run our proven in-house thumbnail prompts, compare the different concepts and d ---------- which thumbnail is most likely to attract clicks.

You will not always need to create every thumbnail completely from scratch. Sometimes the Vidrush output will already be strong and may only require minor improvements. Other times, you may need to generate a better alternative using our prompts or make adjustments in Photoshop.

The video title, topic, channel style, reference thumbnails and creative direction will be provided.

We are looking for someone who understands YouTube thumbnail psychology, including curiosity, contrast, composition, readable text, emotional expressions and what makes viewers stop scrolling and click.

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To strengthen your application, you may complete the sample thumbnail provided below. You are welcome to add a watermark to protect your work:

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Main Responsibilities

• Review the thumbnail options automatically generated by Vidrush.

• Run our in-house AI thumbnail prompts to create alternative concepts.

• Compare the Vidrush thumbnails against the new AI-generated options.

• Select the thumbnail that is most likely to achieve the highest click-through rate.

• Improve or touch up thumbnails in Photoshop when necessary.

• Create up to six thumbnails per working day when the workload requires it.

• Understand that six thumbnails will not be required every day, as some days may have fewer videos in production.

• Follow the provided video titles, topics, channel styles, prompts and creative instructions.

• Ensure every thumbnail is clear, clickable and easy to understand on mobile, desktop and television screens.

• Use strong composition, contrast, facial expressions, colours and readable text.

• Make sure the thumbnail accurately represents the video topic and does not look random or misleading.

• Remove obvious AI defects and ensure the final thumbnail looks polished and professional.

• Make revisions when requested.

• Follow our SOPs, reference channels and established thumbnail styles.

Position Details

• Role: YouTube Thumbnail Artist and Quality-Control Specialist

• Output: Up to six thumbnails per working day, depending on the production schedule

• Workflow: Review Vidrush outputs, run our in-house prompts, compare the results and select or improve the strongest thumbnail

• Required software: Photoshop

• Additional tools: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Ideogram, Leonardo, Canva or other AI and design tools

• Compensation: $125 USD per month

• Position type: Long-term role for someone reliable, consistent and able to deliver work on time

Requirements

• Previous experience creating YouTube thumbnails.

• Photoshop experience and the ability to make professional touch-ups.

• A strong understanding of clickable YouTube thumbnail design.

• Experience using AI image-generation tools.

• Ability to follow detailed prompts and existing channel styles.

• Good judgement when comparing multiple thumbnail options.

• Strong eye for layout, text placement, contrast, facial expressions and visual clarity.

• Ability to identify and correct AI-generated mistakes.

• Ability to create thumbnails that look professional rather than cheap, generic or obviously AI-generated.

• Reliable communication and the ability to complete assigned work on time.

• Willingness to make revisions and follow feedback.

Ideal Candidate

You understand that the role is not simply about generating an image and submitting it.

You are able to look at several thumbnail options and identify which one has the strongest potential to attract clicks.

You understand how curiosity, simplicity, contrast, scale, facial expressions and readable text affect thumbnail performance.

You are comfortable following an established channel style rather than creating something completely different for every video.

You are also comfortable using Photoshop to fix hands, faces, text, lighting, composition or any other issues that may appear in an AI-generated thumbnail.

How to Apply

Applications that do not follow these instructions are less likely to receive a response.

1. Start your application with the name of your favourite animal.

2. Send examples of YouTube thumbnails you have created.

3. Send links to any YouTube videos where your thumbnails were used.

4. Briefly explain which AI and design tools you use.

5. Describe your level of experience with Photoshop.

6. Explain how you would d ---------- which thumbnail is most likely to attract more clicks when comparing several different options.

7. Confirm that you can follow existing channel styles, prompts and SOPs.

8. Confirm that you are comfortable making revisions when requested.

9. Confirm that you understand the workload is up to six thumbnails per working day, although six will not always be required.

10. Confirm that you understand the compensation is $125 USD per month.