• Skyray Ventures
YouTube Growth Manager & Thumbnail Designer
Join a team of operators, strategists, and builders working across 15+ ventures in technology, media, and marketing. We move fast, think big, and build to last.
Role Overview
We are looking for a rare hybrid — someone who understands YouTube growth strategy AND can design
high-CTR thumbnails. You will manage YouTube channels for our clients, run A/B tests, audit historical content,
read analytics, and design the thumbnails yourself. You are data-driven, creatively strong, and obsessed with
making people click.
Responsibilities
- Manage YouTube Studio uploads — titles, descriptions, tags, scheduling
- Design high-CTR thumbnails for every video — multiple variants per upload for A/B testing
- Run thumbnail and title A/B tests and track CTR performance rigorously
- Audit historical videos systematically — refresh thumbnails, titles, and descriptions to revive older content
- Analyse channel analytics monthly — CTR, retention, impressions, subscriber growth
- Prepare clear monthly performance reports with benchmarks and action items
- Stay current on YouTube algorithm changes and best practices
Requirements
- Proven experience managing YouTube channels with 100K+ subscribers
- Strong thumbnail design portfolio — required to apply
- Deep understanding of CTR psychology — contrast, expressions, text hierarchy, curiosity gaps
- Proficient with Photoshop, Canva Pro, or equivalent
- Hands-on experience with YouTube Studio analytics and A/B testing
- Data-driven — translates numbers into decisions, not just reports
- Strong written English for titles, descriptions, and client-facing reports
Nice To Have
- Experience with creator economy channels — entertainment, education, lifestyle
- Familiarity with VidIQ, TubeBuddy, or similar tools
- Background combining both YouTube strategy and design
How to Apply
Share your thumbnail portfolio (with CTR data where available) and one example of a YouTube channel you have
grown or managed. Shortlisted candidates will redesign 2 existing thumbnails as a test task.
Pre-screening Question(s):
- Share 3–5 short-form video edits (TikTok/Reels/Shorts) or portfolio link.
- Which editing software do you use and how many short-form videos can you edit per day?
- Do you have experience with Hormozi-style, podcast clips, or skull edits? (Yes/No + brief detail)
- Are you comfortable delivering edits within 24 hours and communicating only via Slack? (Yes/No)