You don’t just design thumbnails—you create scroll-stopping moments. We’re looking for a designer who understands how to turn emotion into clicks across different niches, styles, and audiences.
Location:Fully Remote - LATAM, Eastern Europe, South Africa
Your Mission: Day to Day Responsibilities
Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails tailored to different clients and content styles
Translate video concepts into bold, instantly understandable visuals
Use facial expressions, contrast, and composition to drive urgency, curiosity, or excitement
Adapt to various brand aesthetics while maintaining strong performance principles
Keep designs clean, high-impact, and mobile-friendly
Make intentional design choices around layout, hierarchy, and color
Provide a short rationale (3–6 sentences) explaining your concept and creative decisions
Your Toolbox: Skills to be Successful
Strong portfolio of YouTube thumbnails or high-performing social visuals
Ability to adapt to different visual styles and brand guidelines
Deep understanding of what makes content clickable
Proficiency in Photoshop, Figma, or similar tools
Strong grasp of composition, contrast, and visual hierarchy
Experience designing for mobile-first platforms
Ability to clearly explain creative decisions
Your Perks: What's in it for you
Work across a variety of brands, niches, and creative styles
Opportunity to build a diverse, high-impact portfolio
Creative ownership with performance-driven feedback
Remote and flexible working setup
Fast-paced projects that keep your skills sharp
Why Adaptive Teams?
At Adaptive Teams, we don’t just fill positions – we create pathways to success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, we’re here to help you grow, innovate, and make an impact. If you’re looking for exciting opportunities and, a team that’s as passionate as you are, this is the place to be.
What to Expect from Our Application Process?
Once you apply, you’ll receive an email guiding you through the next steps, including an assessment tailored to the role. Be sure to check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case) for further instructions.
We understand your time is valuable, so we strive to keep the assessment process under 45 minutes whenever possible, though some roles may require a slightly longer time investment.
Once selected, you’ll have the chance to schedule your first interview with our team. We aim to make the process as smooth and transparent as possible, so you’ll always know where you stand.
At Adaptive Teams, we take the guesswork out of recruitment, ensuring your company finds the right remote talent at the right time.
We partner with you to define the remote role you're looking to fill, detailing its purpose, responsibilities, requirements, salary range, and working hours.
Our team conducts thorough market research to ensure your expectations align with the current market trends and standards.
We post the job description across multiple platforms, inviting candidates to apply. We then screen and shortlist potential candidates via our Best Fit Surveys, providing you with the final list of top candidates who are the best fit for your company.
Adaptive Teams is a sister company of SellerPlex and Centurica, and our founder is Nate Ginsburg, a world traveler, a successful entrepreneur (scaled three FBA businesses to 7 figures in sales), an investor, and a passionate yogi.
