Mid-Level Thumbnail Designer
Job Description
Join our growing team at TheresAnAIForThat.com, a platform dedicated to organizing and curating the ever-expanding universe of artificial intelligence tools.
We're looking for a creative, fast, and skilled Thumbnail Designer who knows how to turn simple ideas into visuals people want to click. You have a strong eye for design, excellent Photoshop skills, and an understanding of what makes a thumbnail stand out. You can move quickly from concept to execution, experiment with different styles, and consistently deliver high-quality work.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in our offices on Calea Victoriei, Bucharest. A strong portfolio is required, and our recruitment process includes a practical design test.
What You'll Do
Design eye-catching, high-performing thumbnails for our YouTube channel.
Turn video topics, titles, and briefs into creative visual concepts that spark curiosity and drive clicks.
Use Photoshop for advanced photo manipulation, compositing, retouching, and visual effects.
Create multiple thumbnail concepts and variations, experimenting with composition, colors, lighting, and typography.
Research YouTube trends, competitors, and successful thumbnail styles to find inspiration and new creative directions.
Use AI image generation and editing tools to improve creativity and speed up production.
Collaborate with the content and marketing teams to develop and refine visual ideas.
Iterate quickly based on feedback, testing, and performance insights.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining consistently high quality.
What We're Looking For
2+ years of experience in thumbnail design, graphic design, or a similar creative role.
Excellent Adobe Photoshop skills, especially photo manipulation, compositing, and retouching.
Strong visual instincts and an understanding of what makes thumbnails engaging and clickable.
Creativity and original thinking, with the ability to develop compelling concepts from simple briefs.
Speed and efficiency, without compromising attention to detail or design quality.
Strong understanding of composition, lighting, contrast, color, typography, and visual hierarchy.
Good research skills and the ability to identify effective visual trends and references.
Experience with AI-powered creative tools, or the ability to learn them quickly.
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and adapt quickly to feedback.
Good English proficiency for understanding briefs and researching English-language content.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
A strong portfolio showcasing relevant design work is required.
Nice to Have
Experience creating thumbnails for established YouTube channels.
Understanding of CTR, A/B testing, and thumbnail performance optimization.
Experience with AI tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT image generation, or similar platforms.
Basic video editing or motion graphics skills.
Interest in AI, technology, software, and digital content.
What We Offer
Net monthly salary: 5,000-7,000 RON, depending on experience, portfolio, and performance in the practical assessment.
Permanent employment contract
Private health insurance with Regina Maria, after the first 3 months
Daily lunch covered by the company and delivered to the office
A young, dynamic startup environment with creative ownership
Opportunities to experiment with modern AI-powered creative tools
Exposure to the AI ecosystem and emerging digital technologies
The opportunity to create content for a global audience
Think you can turn a simple idea into a thumbnail people can't ignore? Show us your work!
Please include a link to your portfolio when applying.
- Location
- Bucharest
About There's An AI For That
There’s an AI for That is the #1 AI Platform, a powerful AI discovery hub that helps users find the right artificial intelligence solutions for virtually any task or need.
What is it?
A curated and constantly updated platform showcasing a wide range of AI tools across industries, use cases, and skill levels.
Think of it as a browser for AI tools, it indexes thousands of AI applications so users can search, filter, and explore the options that best match their goals.