YouTube Thumbnail Designer, WhatCulture
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Before you apply
Salary£27k – £30k
LocationNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentB2C
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedNov 5, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live14h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
An ability to develop clickable concepts
Knowledge of visual storytelling and composition
A versatile and adaptable design aesthetic
You know why a thumbnail gets clicked on, not just why it looks good
You understand that a thumbnail and title work together as a package
You know how to create curiosity without misleading the audience
Vast knowledge of the YouTube landscape
A good portfolio and proven track record of producing high quality, high performing and data driven YouTube thumbnails
A strong understanding of YouTube analytics and how to use it to improve future creative decisions
A deep knowledge of audience psychology and behaviour
An awareness of graphic design principles like visual hierarchy and colour
Knowledge of Adobe CC
Skills
Adobe CC
YouTube Studio
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Enhanced parental leave
Dental care
Private medical care
Bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance program
Share purchase plan
Pension
Gym membership
Free drinks and snacks
Who we are
We create trusted, expert content that helps millions of people discover more about the things they love, need and care about. From technology, gaming and entertainment to fashion, lifestyle, sport, finance and beyond, our specialist brands connect people with their passions every day.
Across websites, magazines, newsletters, social channels and events, we bring expert content to audiences around the world. We combine our deep specialist knowledge with innovative technology and data to create engaging experiences, build valuable communities and help people make better-informed decisions.
Behind it all are our people - passionate experts, creators, innovators and problem-solvers who are shaping the future of media.
The Team You’ll Join
WhatCulture is a leading brand in pop culture media covering a wide array of fandoms through numerous YouTube channels totalling over 8 million subscribers.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Head of Video, you’ll work across our portfolio of channels. You’ll be responsible for the design and creation of our video packaging across YouTube and social media platforms. You’ll collaborate with teams to translate video topics and scripts into compelling and engaging thumbnails, pitch thumbnail concepts and video ideas, and analyse data from YouTube studio and study A/B test results to build a strong understanding of what works for our audience.
You’ll research both our direct competitors and the wider YouTube landscape to discover trends and best practices and bring those learnings to our content. You’ll source, edit and enhance images using professional editing tools to produce high quality artwork, create template and visual styles that other members of the team can use as well as other graphic design tasks such as creating templates for social media posts, poster designs and more.
What you’ll bring
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An ability to develop clickable concepts
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Knowledge of visual storytelling and composition
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A versatile and adaptable design aesthetic
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You know why a thumbnail gets clicked on, not just why it looks good
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You understand that a thumbnail and title work together as a package
•
You know how to create curiosity without misleading the audience
•
Vast knowledge of the YouTube landscape
Minimum Requirements
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A good portfolio and proven track record of producing high quality, high performing and data driven YouTube thumbnails
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A strong understanding of YouTube analytics and how to use it to improve future creative decisions
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A deep knowledge of audience psychology and behaviour
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An awareness of graphic design principles like visual hierarchy and colour
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Knowledge of Adobe CC
What we offer
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Uncapped leave
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Enhanced parental leave
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Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
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When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
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Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire.
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Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
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Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
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Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
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Our brand new office includes multiple bespoke studios, a break area with games and a free on-site gym complete with access to a personal trainer
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Free drinks and snacks in our office
The expected range for this role is £26,500 - £30,000.
This is a hybrid role, working 3 days per week from our Newcastle Office, 2 from home (or you can work fully from our office if you wish)
Internal job family level E7
Inclusion and Diversity at Future
At Future, we’re working to attract, retain and foster diverse talent, educating our colleagues in the importance of diversity, and review our internal processes so that they remain as free from bias as possible. We recognise that, in order to reach diverse communities through our content, we must first ensure ours is a culture in which diversity can thrive.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to support you.