YouTube Thumbnail Designer – News & Current Events

About the role

HotNaija Media is seeking a creative YouTube Thumbnail Designer to craft high‑click‑through thumbnails for a fast‑growing news and current‑events channel. The role requires strategic thinking, rapid concept generation, and the ability to translate video titles and summaries into eye‑catching visuals.

Key responsibilities

• Design multiple thumbnail concepts for each video based on titles and brief story outlines.
• Use visual storytelling techniques to convey the core message of news and current‑events content.
• Source, edit, and manipulate images to create compelling compositions optimized for YouTube and mobile viewing.
• Stay updated on thumbnail trends and continuously improve performance metrics.
• Deliver polished final designs with minimal revisions.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing YouTube thumbnails with a strong portfolio.
• Understanding of click psychology, composition, color, lighting, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Capacity to adapt to an established brand style while contributing fresh ideas.

Required skills

• Advanced Photoshop or equivalent image‑editing software.