Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cloud9 Esports, Inc. is a leading esports organization founded in 2013, recognized for its championships and extensive benefits for players and staff. They are seeking a Thumbnail Designer - Projects (Contractor) to create engaging thumbnails for various content types, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Design high-quality thumbnails for video content, including podcasts, comms videos, and game highlights
- Ensure that thumbnails align with brand guidelines and messaging
- Maintain a quick turnaround on deliverables without sacrificing quality and best practices
- Deliver thumbnails by deadline with the ability to take and incorporate feedback for revisions as needed
- Coordinate across internal teams to ensure alignment and adherence to messaging and deliverables
Skills
- 1+ years of experience in designing thumbnails
- Ability to work flexible hours to align with Pacific Time deadlines
- Ability to create engaging thumbnails without relying on AI-generated imagery
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar)
- Familiarity and passion for esports, entertainment, and pop-culture
- Must submit a thumbnail design portfolio to be considered
- Ability to critically think on the fly and adjust behavior and solutions to the situation at hand
- Ability to apply intelligence to practical, real-world scenarios, where a 'book solution' doesn't necessarily exist
- Strong active listening skills with an emphasis on understanding
- The artful ability to deliver clear and logical thoughts in response
- High growth-oriented mindset with a strong internal need for achievement
- Ability to work effectively and supportively with teammates to prioritize organizational and/or team priorities over individual needs, seeking out win-win situations wherever they exist
Benefits
- Fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing company
- Access to industry-leading esports resources and community
- Part of a winning team with a growth mindset
Company Overview
Founded in 2013, Cloud9 has grown to become one of the most recognizable esports organizations in the world. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://cloud9.gg.