About the role and why it’s unique:
- As a Youtube Thumbnail Designer at Underdog, you will design THE MOST eye-catching, engaging thumbnails that attract viewers and drive them to click on our videos.
- Collaborate with producers and editors to understand the video's content and target audience in order to design relevant and appealing thumbnails.
- Ensure that thumbnails adhere to YouTube's best practices and guidelines for maximum visibility and effectiveness.
- Stay updated on current design trends, YouTube algorithm changes, and competitor strategies to continually improve thumbnail performance.
- Work closely with the marketing team to ensure consistency of visual branding across all thumbnails and promotional materials.
- Iterate and optimize thumbnails based on performance metrics and viewer feedback.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Who you are:
- 3 + years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field. (or equivalent experience).
- Previous experience specifically designing thumbnails for YouTube or other social media platforms.
- Deep understanding of Youtube best practices and a passion for staying up to date with Youtube trends.
- High level expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Figma.
- Strong understanding of graphic design, design principles, and graphics.
- Understanding of Youtube Analytics, including SEO principles and audience engagement strategies.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain brand consistency while adapting to different video themes.
- Interest in sports and Underdog’s mission.
Even better if you are:
- A big sports fan. Especially NFL & NBA.
- Familiar with Underdog’s Network of shows & popular sports youtube channel’s.
- Have previously developed and elevated thumbnail strategies for large youtube channels.
Our targeted compensation rate for this position is between $81,000 and $86,000, depending on experience, plus equity. Think your skills are exceptional and warrant higher pay? Apply anyway! If we agree, we're willing to negotiate.
What we can offer you:
- Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
- 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- A $500 home office allowance
- A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
- 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents
