YouTube Thumbnail Designer

United States/Remote

Hi, we’re Underdog!

We’re the fastest-growing sports gaming company ever.

We build innovative games and products for American sports fans.

Founded in 2020, our team built four of today’s most widely played fantasy games and recently launched our Underdog Sportsbook. We are the only sportsbook to ever launch on our own home grown technology, which allows us to build different and innovative experiences. We believe there’s so much more to be built for sports fans, and we’ll continue to win by building the best products and experiences for our customers.

The opportunity in front of us to become the biggest company in our space is massive; after all, we’re currently sitting in the fastest-growing consumer industry in the U.S. In just over two years, we reached a nearly $500 million valuation through some of the best investors in the game, including Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, BlackRock, and SV Angel. We are many times larger now and our growth is not slowing down.

At Underdog, we believe that sports are for everyone and are building a tomorrow for every fan. Want to help create that future? Join us.

About the role and why it’s unique:

• As a Youtube Thumbnail Designer at Underdog, you will design THE MOST eye-catching, engaging thumbnails that attract viewers and drive them to click on our videos.
• Collaborate with producers and editors to understand the video's content and target audience in order to design relevant and appealing thumbnails.
• Ensure that thumbnails adhere to YouTube's best practices and guidelines for maximum visibility and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on current design trends, YouTube algorithm changes, and competitor strategies to continually improve thumbnail performance.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure consistency of visual branding across all thumbnails and promotional materials.
• Iterate and optimize thumbnails based on performance metrics and viewer feedback.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Who you are:

• 3 + years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field. (or equivalent experience). 
• Previous experience specifically designing thumbnails for YouTube or other social media platforms.
• Deep understanding of Youtube best practices and a passion for staying up to date with Youtube trends.
• High level expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Figma.
• Strong understanding of graphic design, design principles, and graphics.
• Understanding of Youtube Analytics, including SEO principles and audience engagement strategies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain brand consistency while adapting to different video themes.
• Interest in sports and Underdog’s mission.

Even better if you are:

• A big sports fan. Especially NFL & NBA.
• Familiar with Underdog’s Network of shows & popular sports youtube channel’s.
• Have previously developed and elevated thumbnail strategies for large youtube channels.

Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $86,000, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s skills and experience, among other things.

What we can offer you:

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• A $500 home office allowance
• A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
• 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents

This position may require sports betting licensure based on certain state regulations.

Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.

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