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HighKey Agency

Graphic Designer

Reposted 18 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
3-10 Hourly
Junior
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
3-10 Hourly
Junior
The Graphic Designer will create high-performing YouTube thumbnails focused on click-through rates and viewer psychology, collaborating closely with video editors and ensuring brand consistency across various clients.
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About HighKey

HighKey Enterprises LLC is a digital PR and social media agency specializing in building elite personal and brand presences in the aesthetic industry, from top-tier plastic surgeons to high-growth med spas.

We design systems that drive attention, clicks, leads, and long-term brand equity.

To understand the visual standard we expect, review:

Our work: www.highkeyagency.com

If your work does not align with performance-focused thumbnail design for social media and YouTube, this role will not be a fit.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Thumbnail Designer who understands viewer psychology, click-through rate (CTR), and visual hierarchy.

You will be responsible for designing short-form social media thumbnails that capture attention, spark curiosity, and clearly communicate the core idea of the content.

This role supports multiple personal brand and aesthetic-industry clients, so speed, consistency, and performance awareness are essential.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design short-form (social media) thumbnails for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and other social platforms
  • Translate video concepts into clear, curiosity-driven visual hooks
  • Collaborate closely with video editors and content strategists
  • Maintain brand consistency while adapting to different creator styles
  • Produce thumbnails at volume without sacrificing quality or intent
  • Iterate based on feedback and performance insights
What We're Looking For
  • Strong portfolio showcasing thumbnail design work (required)
  • Clear understanding of:
    • CTR-driven design
    • Facial expressions, contrast, framing, and text hierarchy
    • Simplicity over clutter
  • Proficiency in Photoshop or equivalent design tools
  • Ability to work fast, meet deadlines, and manage multiple clients
  • Comfortable receiving direct feedback and iterating quickly
What This Role Is Not

This role is not for:

  • General graphic designers without thumbnail experience
  • Brand-only or aesthetic-first designers
  • Canva-only designers with no performance understanding
Compensation
  • Short-form (social media) thumbnails: $2 per thumbnail

(High performers may be considered for increased volume and long-term collaboration.)

Interview ProcessStep 1

Paid or unpaid thumbnail assessment (used to evaluate style, clarity, and CTR instincts)

Step 2

Final interview to assess fit, communication, and workflow alignment

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

  • Your resume
  • A portfolio specifically showcasing thumbnail work
  • (Optional but encouraged) Any CTR data or performance results

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