Thumbnail Designer
MrBeast · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design eye-catching thumbnails for MrBeast's channels.
- Utilize advanced Photoshop and photo manipulation skills.
- Stay updated on YouTube and thumbnail design trends.
- Collaborate with a creative production team.
- Contribute to a high-impact media company.
About the role
About Us
Beast Industries is a multifaceted media and entertainment company founded by Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, the most successful person in the world. Renowned for revolutionizing digital content creation, Beast Industries encompasses a diverse portfolio of ventures that extend far beyond its origins on YouTube. With a mission to entertain, inspire, and create significant social impact, Beast Industries operates across various domains including digital media, philanthropy, consumer products, and innovative business initiatives. At Beast Industries, we believe in the transformative power of digital media and its potential to entertain, educate, and effect positive change. Our commitment to innovation, creativity, and philanthropy drives us to explore new frontiers, create unforgettable experiences, and build a legacy that inspires future generations.
About the Role
We’re looking for a creative and experienced key art specialist that is familiar with the YouTube space. As a Thumbnail Designer, you will be responsible for developing concepts, compositing, and designing out those concepts. A strong understanding of Photoshop and photo manipulation will help you to succeed in this position. This role is responsible for making thumbnails for our various Beast channels. Most importantly, we need someone who is a team player and always striving to improve.
What you’ll be doing:
- Concept new and original ideas.
- Generate realistic/ eye-catching thumbnails using Photoshop and photo manipulation skills.
- Stay up to date with current trends/ best practices within the thumbnail space.
- Coordinate with the thumbnail production team to make sure we are capturing all assets necessary for the creation of our thumbnails.
- Collaborate with other team members to generate the best designs possible, including idea generation, sharing assets, and providing helpful feedback.
- Other tasks as assigned.
What makes you a fit:
- 3+ years of Photoshop experience.
- Advanced in photo manipulation.
- Great understanding of Visual design principles and elements.
- Working knowledge of graphic/visual trends in thumbnail design.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong attention to deadlines and schedules.
- Familiar with Google Drive & Discord.
- Flexibility to adapt with changing timelines and deliverables.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
- Passionate about YouTube.
- 3D experience is a bonus but not required.
- Ability to create hand-drawn or 3D concepts is a bonus but not required.
Benefits
The Perks, Why Work On the MrBeast Team
We are redefining what entertainment and storytelling look like at a global scale. Every piece of content we publish reaches millions and influences culture in real time. This is your opportunity to lead the team that decides how those moments come to life across every screen.
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental, Vision and company-paid Life Insurance
- Company contributions to employee Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
- Company-provided technology package
- Relocation assistance where applicable, including travel and company-provided housing for the first 90 days
Key skills/competency
- Thumbnail Design
- Photoshop
- Photo Manipulation
- Visual Design
- Graphic Design
- YouTube Trends
- Content Creation
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
Skills & topics
- Thumbnail Designer
- Photoshop
- Photo Manipulation
- Visual Design
- Graphic Design
- YouTube
- Content Creation
- Digital Media
- Creative
- Designer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Photoshop and photo manipulation skills, emphasizing experience with YouTube thumbnail design. Quantify achievements with examples of successful thumbnail designs and their impact on engagement.
- Showcase your portfolio: Create a strong online portfolio demonstrating your best thumbnail designs. Include a variety of styles and concepts, specifically mentioning your understanding of visual design principles and current YouTube trends.
- Network and engage: Follow Beast Industries and MrBeast on social media. Engage with their content authentically and demonstrate your passion for YouTube and their brand.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your design process, how you stay updated on trends, and your experience collaborating with teams. Prepare to showcase your problem-solving skills and how you would approach designing thumbnails for specific MrBeast videos.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific MrBeast channels will this Thumbnail Designer role support?
- This Thumbnail Designer role will be responsible for creating thumbnails for the various Beast channels under Beast Industries. While specific channel assignments may vary, the focus is on supporting the diverse content output of MrBeast's YouTube network.
- What level of Photoshop proficiency is expected for this Thumbnail Designer position?
- The role requires advanced Photoshop skills, with a strong emphasis on photo manipulation. You should be comfortable with complex compositing, retouching, and creating visually striking graphics that align with current YouTube trends.
- How does Beast Industries ensure its thumbnails stay relevant with YouTube trends?
- Beast Industries emphasizes staying up-to-date with current trends and best practices within the thumbnail space. The Thumbnail Designer is expected to actively research and implement these trends to create effective and engaging visuals for the channels.
- What is the collaboration process like for Thumbnail Designers at Beast Industries?
- Collaboration is key. Thumbnail Designers work closely with the thumbnail production team, other team members for idea generation and feedback, and are expected to share assets and provide constructive critique to ensure the best possible designs.
- Is 3D experience or hand-drawn concept ability a strict requirement for the Thumbnail Designer job?
- While 3D experience and the ability to create hand-drawn or 3D concepts are considered bonuses and not strict requirements, they can certainly make a candidate stand out. The core requirements focus on advanced Photoshop and visual design skills.
- What kind of impact can a Thumbnail Designer have at Beast Industries?
- As a Thumbnail Designer at Beast Industries, you have a direct impact on content performance by creating visually compelling thumbnails that attract millions of viewers. You'll be part of redefining entertainment storytelling at a global scale, influencing culture in real-time.
- What does relocation assistance include for this Thumbnail Designer role?
- Relocation assistance may be provided, which can include travel expenses and company-provided housing for the first 90 days. This is intended to help successful candidates transition smoothly to the role and location.