Thumbnail Designer

Who We Are: Hammer Media is the dynamic digital media brand behind Caleb Hammer and his popular YouTube channels. Our flagship show, Financial Audit, has rapidly grown to over 2 million subscribers and nearly a billion views in just three years, making it one of the fastest-growing channels online.

We’re seeking a passionate and skilled YouTube Thumbnail Editor who excels at creating visually compelling thumbnails that drive audience engagement. If you're creative, detail-oriented, thrive in high-paced environments, and have a strong understanding of visual storytelling, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence content viewed by millions.

Responsibilities:

Design and deliver high-quality, engaging thumbnails that attract viewers and drive high click-through rates.

Analyze thumbnail performance data and continually optimize designs based on analytics and viewer trends.

Collaborate closely with showrunners, video editors, producers, and the broader creative team to ensure that thumbnails accurately represent content and align with the overall brand strategy.

Efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight production deadlines.

Provide creative input on titles and thumbnail concepts, contributing proactively in creative brainstorming sessions.

Stay updated with YouTube thumbnail trends and best practices, bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the table regularly.

What Makes You a Fit:

1+ years of graphic design or thumbnail editing experience, specifically for digital-first platforms, preferably YouTube.

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other relevant graphic design software.

Must be in the Austin area or willing to relocate.

A players thrive here. Those who consistently perform at a B or C level may find this isn’t the right long-term fit.

Proven track record of creating thumbnails that achieve high performance and click-through rates.

Exceptional eye for composition, color, typography, and visual storytelling.

Strong analytical skills to interpret thumbnail performance data and apply insights to future designs.

Ability to quickly conceptualize and execute ideas effectively under tight deadlines.

Solid understanding of YouTube’s audience behavior and the types of visuals that resonate best on the platform.

Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback effectively and to participate actively in creative discussions.

What We Offer:

The opportunity to significantly influence audience growth and the success of our brand.

A collaborative, fast-paced team environment that values innovation, ideas, and individual growth.

Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities within digital media.

Competitive benefits include:

401(k) with company match

Lunch stipend

Relocation assistance, if applicable

Helath Insurance

Join our ambitious team at Hammer Media and help craft visual stories that inform, entertain, and engage millions around the world.

Salary - $45k - $65k