🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R27,750 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Thumbnail Artist / Graphic Designer (YouTube Specialist)

The Opportunity

We are a specialized YouTube content agency serving high-ticket businesses and 7-figure creators. Unlike traditional agencies, we focus exclusively on high-performance long-form video strategy and production.

We are seeking a high-outputThumbnail Artistto join our production team. You aren’t just "making a picture"—you are responsible for the most important part of the YouTube funnel: the click. You will work alongside our video editors and account managers to ensure every video we publish has an elite, high-converting visual wrapper.

The Role (Mission)

Your mission is to create 12–16 high-click-through-rate (CTR) thumbnails per month. You must be able to translate complex business topics into simple, curiosity-driven visuals that stop the scroll.

Core Responsibilities:
* Elite Visual Design:Design custom, high-converting thumbnails usingPhotoshoporCanva.
* High-Volume Output:Maintain a consistent pace of at least3 thumbnails per week, ensuring all assets are delivered alongside the final video edit.
* Attention to Detail:We have a zero-tolerance policy for typos. You must haveperfect spellingand an eagle eye for detail in every graphic, text overlay, and callout.
* Brand Alignment:Maintain visual consistency across multiple 7-figure client channels, ensuring each creator looks like a leading authority in their niche.
* Collaboration:Work with the strategy team to refine "packaging" (the combination of title and thumbnail) based on niche research and competitive analysis.

Who You Are
* The YouTube Eye:You study YouTube packaging. You understand the psychology of color, facial expressions, and "The Rule of Thirds" as they apply to CTR.
* Technical Pro:You are highly proficient in Photoshop (preferred) or Canva. You know how to cut out subjects, color-grade faces for impact, and make text pop on any background.
* High-Agency & Fast:You don’t need to be micromanaged. You see a video topic, understand the "hook," and execute a design that fits.
* Critically Minded:You understand the online education and coaching world. You know what a high-ticket audience expects to see.

Qualifications & Requirements
* Portfolio Required:You must show a portfolio of previous YouTube thumbnails (ideally in the business, finance, or coaching niches).
* Experience:2+ years of graphic design experience with a specific focus on YouTube or social media marketing.
* Language:C1 Englishwith flawless written grammar and spelling.

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →