YouTube Thumbnail Designer

15 hours ago

vancouver, metro vancouver regional district, Canada Virtual Colleague Full-time $9,500

YouTube Thumbnail Designer & Video Editor

About the Client & Business

Brian is a Fractional VP of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance who helps brands navigateFDA and FTC compliance , particularly in the dietary supplement and functional food space.

He createseducational YouTube content aimed at:

  • Supplement brand owners
  • Startups entering regulated markets
  • Companies needing compliance guidance

The content focuses on:

  • FDA requirements
  • Product claims & compliance
  • Testing & labeling standards

Role Overview

We are looking for ahighly reliable and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant to support YouTube content production, primarily focused on:

  • Thumbnail Design (Primary Priority)

Video Editing (Secondary)

  • This is a flexible, project-based role with batch work rather than consistent weekly output.

Scope of Work

  • Thumbnail Design (CORE FOCUS)

Design high-converting YouTube thumbnails

Follow client-provided:

  • Keywords
  • Image requirements

Provide creative input and suggestions

  • Deliver thumbnails in batches
  • Video Editing (Optional)

Long-form videos:

Raw footage: ~45 minutes

Final output: ~10 minutes

Tasks include:

  • Cutting mistakes and filler
  • Adding B-roll
  • Light animations
  • Clean, professional pacing

Short-form videos:

  • Create engaging, concise clips from long-form content
  • Optimize for social media consumption

Key Challenges to Solve

The client has previously experienced:

  • Unreliable freelancers (missed deadlines)

Reliability and responsiveness are CRITICAL for this role

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have:

Proven experience inYouTube thumbnail design

Strong sense of:

  • Composition

Ability to follow instructions precisely

  • Strong communication and responsiveness
  • Ability to meet deadlines consistently

Nice-to-Have:

Video editing experience (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut, etc.)

Understanding ofYouTube performance metrics

Experience withB-roll and light animations

  • Knowledge of content optimization for YouTube

Tools & Platforms

Client is flexible, but currently uses:

  • Email – Primary communication
  • WhatsApp – Secondary communication
  • OneDrive – File sharing

VA can use preferred tools as long as output meets expectations

Work Setup & Engagement

  • Type: Project-based / Sporadic (recommended as the initial setup). The client prefers to start with a project-based approach, with the intention to transition into a longer-term engagement if t