YouTube Thumbnail Designer
Who We Are:
Dragonfruit Media is a creative agency that partners with some of the biggest businesses and content creators to amplify their presence on YouTube. We specialize in using the power of storytelling to elevate marginalized voices, share valuable insights, and address systemic challenges. Our clients include industry leaders like Ryan Deiss, David Perell, Linktree, and Ali Abdaal.

Why We Do What We Do:

• 🔥 Video is the fastest-growing medium for engaging audiences and scaling businesses.
• 💵 Organic distribution channels (like YouTube) are the future of marketing, offering businesses a sustainable edge over constant ad spending.
• 🌎 Stories change lives, and by empowering our clients to teach and inspire millions, we aim to make the world a better place.

Why This Role Is Crucial:
Our agency is growing faster than expected, and we need talented individuals to join our team and keep our momentum going. We’re looking for a Thumbnail Designer who can conceptualize and create compelling thumbnail images for YouTube videos, driving engagement and audience growth.

What You'll Do:
As our Thumbnail Designer, you'll play a vital role in shaping the visual identity of our clients' YouTube channels. Your responsibilities include:

• Design Expertise: Develop visually appealing thumbnails aligned with each client’s brand guidelines.
• Content Creation: Produce 3–6 thumbnails per week from concept to completion.
• Trend Awareness: Stay up-to-date with current YouTube thumbnail trends and evolving audience preferences.
• Feedback-Driven Improvements: Use data and analytics to refine designs and test new approaches.
• A/B Testing: Experiment with multiple thumbnail variations to determine what drives the best results.
• Collaborative Ideation: Contribute to brainstorming video headlines, descriptions, and tags to enhance content discoverability.

Who You Are:
We’re looking for someone who is:

• Visually Savvy: You have a strong eye for design and a passion for aesthetics. Bonus points if you’ve edited videos before!
• Data-Driven: You love using feedback and analytics to improve your work.
• Communicative: Your interpersonal skills are top-notch, and you can hold your own in both team meetings and family poker nights.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re a fast learner with software and know how to up your Slack GIF game.
• Creative Yet Disciplined: You thrive in combining creativity with structured workflows to meet deadlines.

Who You’ll Work With:
We’re a small, dynamic team that values fun, autonomy, and creativity. Whether it’s reviewing OKRs or bonding over a hilarious Among Us session, we love to mix productivity with play.

Where You’ll Work:
This is a remote position! You can work from anywhere – whether it’s the sunny beaches of Maui or the snowy peaks of Colorado. If you're based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, there may be opportunities to co-work with our team in person.

Why You’ll Love It Here:
At Dragonfruit Media, we’re passionate about not just creating exceptional content but also making a meaningful impact. Joining us means being part of a mission-driven team that’s shaping the future of storytelling and marketing.