We are seeking a creative, highly organized YouTube Thumbnail Designer & Channel Assistant to become the operational and visual backbone of a growing gaming-focused YouTube channel. This unique role bridges the gap between high-impact graphic design and meticulous channel administration.

Your primary mission is to capture viewer attention in the split second they scroll past a video by designing high-performing, high-CTR (Click-Through Rate) thumbnails. When you aren't designing, you will be managing the channel's day-to-day operations—handling uploads, optimization, email correspondence, and workflow organization.

Part-time: 20 hours per week

Niche: Gaming Content & Culture

Remote: Fully remote, AEDT working hours

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Monthly Rate: $400-550 (based on a 20-hour workweek; flexible depending on experience)

What You'll Be Doing:

Thumbnail Design & CTR Optimization:

Design highly engaging, scroll-stopping YouTube thumbnails that directly improve click-through rates
Adapt visual styles based on trending gaming topics, memes, and analytics

Light Branding & Identity:

Maintain a cohesive visual identity across the entire channel
Create matching banners, avatar graphics, stream overlays, or promotional social templates to ensure the brand feels premium and unified

Channel Management & Upload Operations:

Manage the end-to-end upload workflow: add optimized titles, descriptions, tags, metadata, and end screens
Schedule video releases and maintain an organized content library

Administrative & Email Support:

Monitor and manage the channel's public/business inbox, responding to inquiries and filtering opportunities professionally

Multimedia & Content Support:

Assist with preparing short-form content, pulling highlights, compiling clips, or making minor video adjustments

Who You Are:

3+ years of experience working with YouTube operations and/or thumbnail designing
Exceptional graphic design skills with a specific portfolio demonstrating YouTube thumbnails, gaming graphics, or high-impact social media visuals
A strong instinct for what makes a viewer click—mastery of contrast, focal points, and expression placement
Hands-on experience with DaVinci Resolve is an important tool to have for video management, clip rendering, or asset adjustments
Proficiency in Photoshop, Canva, or Illustrator
Excellent written and spoken English skills for handling business emails and audience interactions
High level of administrative discipline; you don't let emails slide, or metadata get sloppy

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience developing style guides, banners, or cohesive brand assets for digital creators
Deep familiarity with gaming trends, popular creators, memes, and current gaming culture
Experience with basic video editing tools like CapCut or Premiere Pro
Understanding of algorithm optimization, keywords, and metadata formatting

Recruitment Process:

Initial Interview (HR/Recruiter)
Test Assignment
Final Interview (Client)
Offer