At Morning Brew Inc., we blend essential information with our signature wit to engage and build genuine connections with the next generation of business leaders. We talk to our audience like real people, giving them the context and insight they need to make everyday decisions. Loyalty and trust are the foundation of everything we do.

Whether they’re scrolling, reading, watching, or listening, our audience relies on us for credible and entertaining business content that positively impacts both their personal and professional lives.

Our team is sharp, imaginative, and growing quickly. Want to be part of it? Keep reading.

OVERVIEW
Morning Brew is looking for a freelance YouTube Thumbnail Designer to join our video production team. The ideal candidate is an active YouTube viewer, immersed in creator-driven content, passionate about spotting both obvious and subtle thumbnail trends, and experienced in producing highly clickable, well-designed thumbnails in partnership with creators.

This freelance role is project-based, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
– Partner with producers early in the production process to develop the most compelling title and thumbnail combinations
– Collaborate with producers to build shot lists needed for thumbnail creation
– Produce 3–4 thumbnail options per video and complete 1–2 rounds of revisions before publishing
– Work with the Audience Development team to create a cohesive visual style across the channel’s thumbnails
– Organize and archive projects within our centralized database

WHAT YOU’LL BRING
– Demonstrated experience designing highly clickable thumbnails for creator-led YouTube channels
– Ability to recognize and explain successful design trends, both obvious and subtle, to continually refine the channel’s thumbnail approach
– Strong understanding of A/B/C testing for titles and thumbnails, including which elements and angles are worth comparing
– Regular consumption of YouTube content, especially in news, business, nonfiction, and explainer formats
– A deep interest in emerging trends and evolving styles across the platform

COMPENSATION
$250–$400 per video (2–4 videos per month)

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you want more details about how your data is handled, please contact us.