Feb 1
You have a great sense of narrative and can take a video, title, and synopsis and turn them into an attention-grabbing thumbnail that sums up the piece's content and explains why chess enthusiasts and others should watch it. You adore statistics and have the ability to quickly evaluate performance and adjust designs when content isn't converting properly.
Design thumbnails for Chess.com, starting with original content on YouTube, and possibly extending to other publications.
Optimize thumbnails for Chess.com’s best-performing archival content.
Develop a distinct brand for Chess.com’s thumbnails.
Assess media performance and refine designs and strategies to optimize for evolving algorithms and public tastes.
Collaborate with Chess.com’s creative team on said media.
Stay engaged with the latest trends in thumbnails and identify new opportunities.
Creatively incorporate Chess.com product and brand designs into thumbnails.
3+ years of design experience
Experience designing successful thumbnails for YouTube
Excellence in Photoshop
You “get” chess
Excellent communicator and collaborator
Lifelong learner
Experience with tools like AE, Blender, or AI images (optional)
This is a full-time position
We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!)