Contract Thumbnail Designer

Posted Jan 25

WHO WE ARE

TBNR (The Best Never Rest) is a top YouTube Production Company that manages the massive YouTube channels and digital media brands of Preston, Brianna Arsement and more! Our YouTube channels have upwards of 60 million subscribers and 18 billion lifetime views. To work at TBNR Productions you must have a passion for YouTube with a drive to continuously grow and deliver the latest and greatest content!

WHO YOU ARE

  • YouTube obsessed and like to have fun and be weird
  • A solutions oriented problem solver who isn't afraid of radical candor
  • A continued learner and seeker of further education to pursue growth
  • An excellent collaborator who fuels excitement
  • Someone who isn’t afraid to ask questions and spark change within themselves and the Company
  • Someone with a positive disposition who learns from failure and recognizes wins 

YOUR DIRECT RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create 1-3 weekly thumbnails for our IRL YouTube channels
  • Generate unique and creative ideas for thumbnails that will drive the YouTube audience to click on our videos
  • Utilize photoshop and photo manipulation mastery in order to create realistic composites
  • Coordinate with the production team on how to capture the best assets possible including everything from framing, facial expressions, content of the photos, custom sets being coordinated/built by Art Department, and anything else regarding the creation of thumbnail assets
  • Ensure deadlines are met 
  • Stay up to date with current trends/best practices within the thumbnail space
  • Utilize analytics and other data points to ensure optimal performance and interest for all thumbnails
  • Create art including: avatars and characters, high quality custom text work, icons, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 1+ years of experience creating YouTube thumbnails
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment creatively and effectively
  • Rockstar interpersonal skills to ensure the ability to collaborate with varied levels of management, peers, and talent across varying teams
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment across multiple platforms

TBNR’s targeted freelance rate for a Thumbnail Designer depends on experience, expertise, internal equity within the organization, location, and alignment with market data. 

FIRE PERKS (full time employees only)

  • 100% Company paid Medical Insurance
  • Company sponsored Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401K with a 3% non-elective contribution from TBNR LLC that fully vests immediately
  • Flexible time off with 8 Company paid holidays

TBNR LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.