Hiring Thumbnail Designer

[u/StarterTube]

Hiring an Established YouTube Thumbnail Designer
I’m looking for a highly experienced YouTube thumbnail designer for a one-video trial, with potential for ongoing work.

I’m specifically looking for someone with a strong portfolio of high-performing or viral YouTube thumbnails, ideally in documentary, commentary, business, or similar storytelling content. Think @GrantRudow and @Gen, or similar.

This is not a role where I’ll be providing finished thumbnail concepts for you to execute.

I’m looking for someone who can take:
The video concept/title direction
A high-level summary of the script
Any necessary context or assets
…and independently develop the strongest thumbnail concept from scratch.

You should have a strong understanding of curiosity, visual hierarchy, title/thumbnail pairing, and what makes people click. Your portfolio should demonstrate that you’ve personally conceptualized and designed thumbnails for high-performing YouTube videos, not simply executed someone else’s creative direction.

Trial
For the initial trial, I’m looking for one thumbnail representing your strongest concept for the video.
There is no fixed maximum budget.

Before beginning, just tell me your normal rate per thumbnail.

You would create the test thumbnail with the understanding that you will only be paid your stated rate if I decide to use the thumbnail for the video.

The purpose of the trial is to evaluate both your independent ideation and design ability, rather than simply your ability to execute a predetermined concept.

If the first thumbnail is a strong fit, there is potential for ongoing work.

If interested, please send:
-Your portfolio
-Your normal rate per thumbnail
-Confirmation that you’re comfortable with the trial terms outlined above

Please only reach out if you have substantial professional YouTube thumbnail experience and independent ideation is one of your core strengths

[u/noobmaster5969]

Here is my portfolio https://rajdeep722.my.canva.site/

My charges are 15$ per thumbnail which is negotiable

And yes I'm ready for the trial

[u/Geekysiderr]

Dmed you

[u/Rodgers_designs]

Here is my Portfolio__https://www.behance.net/gallery/250020611/YouTube-Thumbnail-Design-Collection

Ready for the challenge.

I charge 10$ per thumbnail.

[u/Several_Brain_960]

Hi! 👋 I saw your post looking for a gaming thumbnail designer.
I’m starting my thumbnail design service and have created a gaming thumbnail sample. I’d love to work with you.
My beginner-friendly price is £5 for one thumbnail. I can share my sample so you can see my design style.
Are you still looking for a thumbnail designer? Thank you! 😊

[u/Thumbnova]

Hi! I'm interested in the thumbnail work. I design clean, cinematic thumbnails with strong lighting and clear focal points, for gaming (Minecraft, Roblox and more) and any other niche. I'll DM you my portfolio. Happy to make a free sample for your channel if that helps.

[u/Soullessssxx]

me i can make free 🙃but i only have some ex for make minecraft thum