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 YouTube-first, high-CTR thumbnail design, this role will not be a fit.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a YouTube Thumbnail Designer who understands viewer psychology, click-through rate (CTR), and visual hierarchy.
Your sole focus will be creating high-performing thumbnails that stop the scroll, spark curiosity, and accurately represent the video’s core idea.
This role supports multiple press and personal-brand clients, so speed, consistency, and performance awareness are essential.
Key Responsibilities- Design YouTube long-form thumbnails optimized for clicks and clarity
- Design short-form / Reel thumbnails where required
- 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
- Strong portfolio showing YouTube-native thumbnails (required)
- Clear understanding of:
- CTR-driven design
- Facial expressions, contrast, framing, and text hierarchy
- Simplicity over clutter
- Proficiency in Photoshop, or equivalent tools
- Ability to work fast, meet deadlines, and manage multiple clients
- Comfortable receiving direct feedback and iterating quickly
This role is not for:
- General graphic designers without YouTube experience
- Brand-only or aesthetic-first designers
- Canva-only designers with no performance understanding
- Short-form thumbnails: $3 per thumbnail
- Long-form YouTube thumbnails: $10 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
To apply, please submit:
- Your resume
- A portfolio specifically showcasing YouTube thumbnails
- (Optional but encouraged) Any CTR data or performance results
Top Skills
What We Do
HighKey is a digital PR firm focused on increasing brand image and patient acquisitions for aesthetic clinic owners. After developing some of the largest brands in the aesthetic industry, we have developed proven strategies to substantially grow your social media presence, feature you in world-renowned publications, and ultimately generate more quality consults for your practice.
Why Work With Us
HighKey is a 1 of 1 service that grows personal brands to an elite level through press, social media and celebrity partnerships. We make our services very competitive in comparison to if you were to hire an in-house employee.
