Graphic Designer
HighKey Agency Open · verified Oct 25, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Graphic Design role at HighKey Agency. United States · contract.
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What you'll do
- Create thumbnails for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and other social channels
- Turn video ideas into clear visual hooks that create curiosity
- Keep each creator’s brand consistent while adapting across client styles
- Work with editors and content strategists, then refine designs using feedback and results
- Deliver high-volume work quickly without losing clarity or purpose
What you bring
- Show thumbnail work in a strong portfolio
- Use Photoshop or comparable design software confidently
- Understand click-focused composition, including faces, contrast, framing, and text hierarchy
- Work quickly across deadlines and multiple clients
- Take direct feedback and make fast revisions
Who this fits
You’ll suit this contractor role if you focus on performance-oriented thumbnails rather than general or brand-only design. The work supports personal-brand and aesthetic-industry clients, so you’ll need speed, consistency, and flexibility across creator styles. The process includes a thumbnail assessment and a final interview, while no location or time-zone requirement is provided.
From the employer
About HighKey
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 performance-focused thumbnail design for social media and YouTube, this role will not be a fit.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Thumbnail Designer who understands viewer psychology, click-through rate (CTR), and visual hierarchy.
You will be responsible for designing short-form social media thumbnails that capture attention, spark curiosity, and clearly communicate the core idea of the content.
This role supports multiple personal brand and aesthetic-industry clients, so speed, consistency, and performance awareness are essential.
Thumbnail styles we are looking for: https://drive.google.com/drive...
Key Responsibilities
- Design short-form (social media) thumbnails for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and other social platforms
- 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
What We're Looking For
- Strong portfolio showcasing thumbnail design work (required)
- Clear understanding of:
- CTR-driven design
- Facial expressions, contrast, framing, and text hierarchy
- Simplicity over clutter
- Proficiency in Photoshop or equivalent design tools
- Ability to work fast, meet deadlines, and manage multiple clients
- Comfortable receiving direct feedback and iterating quickly
What This Role Is Not
This role is not for:
- General graphic designers without thumbnail experience
- Brand-only or aesthetic-first designers
Compensation
- Short-form thumbnails: $2+ per thumbnail, depending on quality and experience.
(High performers may be considered for increased volume, higher rates, and long-term collaboration.)
Interview Process
Step 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
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- Your resume
- A portfolio specifically showcasing thumbnail work
- (Optional but encouraged) Any CTR data or performance results
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