Graphic Designer - YouTube & Podcast Thumbnails

Job description

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can create industry-leading YouTube thumbnails and podcast assets. This task is designed to assess your creative thinking, attention to detail, and ability to design for click-through rate, not just aesthetics.

We're a leading podcast agency growing rapidly and working with big brands and creators.

We work with:

• The High Performance Podcast (leading personal development podcast)
• Ramit Sethi - Money for Couples (leading personal finance creator)
• Multiple leading brand and creator podcasts we can’t talk about

You’ll be packaging shows that are seen by hundreds of thousands - and often millions - of people.

Easy Apply candidates will be ignored please complete the task to apply.

Context

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer who can create industry-leading YouTube thumbnails and podcast assets. This task is designed to assess your creative thinking, attention to detail, and ability to design for click-through rate, not just aesthetics.

The Task

Using the stills provided, create two YouTube thumbnails for the same podcast episode.

Assets

Stills: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AETLfZyxIkWssyHYnQ8FRPVzHfffg6Ln?usp=sharing

Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@callummcdonnell

Key requirements:

• The two thumbnails must be completely different styles from each other
• Both should clearly align with the existing brand, while introducing a fresh, evolved look
• They should feel modern, premium, and highly intentional
• One designed specifically to stand out in a YouTube feed and drive click-through rate
• The other is a chance to show us your design skills, be creative and impress us with what you can create

Think of this as:

"What would the bets podcast agency in the world delivery if they were re-imagining this show's thumbnails?"

Your thumbnails should:

• Feel industry-leading in quality
• Instantly grab attention at small sizes
• Use hierarchy, contrast, composition, and typography intentionally
• Feel confident, premium, and editorial, not templated
• Show clear understanding of YouTube thumbnail psychology

We’re less interested in following trends blindly, and more interested in taste, clarity, and originality within the brand.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary - dependant on experience and impact
• 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays
• Remote-first & flexible working
• Quarterly in-person team meetups
• Full time role, open to both employee or contractor applicants
• High ownership, high trust, and real progression for strong performers
• Opportunity to work on shows with real reach and influence

About Us

7xContent is a fast-growing podcast production & growth agency.

• We’re creators at heart
• We’re experts at engineering podcast growth
• We work with ambitious clients and are highly selective
• We value quality, ownership, and momentum
• We’re a team of ~15 people who do things differently

Our goal: great work, great people, great times.

How to Apply (Required)

Easy Apply candidates will be ignored

To apply, email holly@7xcontent.com with:

• 2x YouTube thumbnails (16:9, YouTube-ready)
• Exported as high-quality JPG or PNG
• A short Loom video explaining the thinking behind each concept and how it’s designed to perform on YouTube
• Your working location and salary expectations

Include a (pineapple emoji) in your subject line to show attention to detail.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English