Lead Vector Illustrator

We are a group of individuals with a passion for storytelling. We create and manage several YouTube channels and Facebook pages (The Infographics Show, Fuzzy & Nutz, SCP Explained).

We are looking to add a lead vector illustrator to our team. In this role, you will create thumbnails for our videos that will tell a story and will make people want to know more (highly clickable). You will also guide other designers to create a consistent look and feel across all brands. 

This is a 40 hour a week, freelance position.

You are:

• Creative and imaginative with an eye for color, balance, and layout
• Able to create a drawing that expresses an idea or concept
• Excellent at drawing, sketching, and vector skills
• Producer of clean, crisp, eye-appealing designs
• Fluent with verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent at taking a concept and turning it into a graphic
• Able to lead other designers
• Look for ways to always optimize workflows
• Data-driven
• Self-motivated
• Deadline-driven
• Visionary

The Role:

• Conceptualizing and creating visually engaging thumbnails across all our brands.
• Follow Youtube best practices and trends
• Research/find trending thumbnails on YouTube
• Research and formulate original ideas that can be turned into viral thumbnails
• Create mock-up images that communicate the concept clearly, concisely and with a high chance of being clicked on by our demographic
• Follow the schedule and pipeline as established by the team
• Proactively seek feedback from the producers to get the best understanding of the needs. 
• Lead and provide guidance to other designers on the team 
• A/B test thumbnails and optimize for highest click through rate
• Research and provide feedback on how to optimize the workflow
• Change designs and styles based on analytics and data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multiple years of experience using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience working in a fast-paced and highly competitive marketplace
• Have a native understanding of YouTube and social media in general (meaning you actually consume the majority of your media on social media for entertainment daily)
• Experience implementing learnings from analytics is a plus

What we require:

• Your portfolio (Applicants without a portfolio, reel or demo work will not be considered)
• Applicants without a portfolio, reel or demo work will not be considered

Location:

• The job is remote, however we are headquartered in Los Angeles, CA