Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. 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

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.

Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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.

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 1632 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →

Thumbnail Artist (Remote)