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ROLE:

The Thumbnail Designer at Mozi Media is an essential component of the pre production process for all long form content produced for Mozi Media. This includes the YouTube channels and Podcasts. 

You’re collaborating with the YouTube Manager and Director of Brand to execute on thumbnails and packaging for videos, integrating feedback and suggestions from our founders on packaging, and paying attention to trends and data.

This role reports to the YouTube Manager. You will work alongside Mozi Media.

This position is a 30-day contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to transition to a permanent role based on performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create mockups and concepts for upcoming videos and podcast episodes
• Involvement in the shooting and capturing of thumbnail images 
• Execute and create multiple options in Photoshop for each thumbnail
• Conduct research on thumbnail and design trends
• Maintain brand and design guidelines
• Design and oversee A/B Testing processes for thumbnails upon publication and for back catalog 
• Reviewing video data and A/B test data from every video to review performance and gain learnings for new videos

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1+ years of relevant experience in YouTube channel development
• Deep understanding of YouTube packaging - concepts, thumbnails, titles
• Ability to manage and follow up on creative tasks in Asana 
• Advanced photoshop skills for photo manipulation and design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Speed and clarity in communication (primarily in Slack)
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment with an openness to change.
• Proficiency with GSuite
• Knowledge of 3D design is a plus but not required
• Photography and camera experience is a plus but not required

RESULTS:

• Every video has 3+ thumbnail options for visualizations, last minute swaps, and A/B testing
• We have a workflow for taking photos of live events (Q&As, keynotes, etc) that turn into thumbnails
• We have a clearly defined pre-production process that includes thumbnail concepts before videos are filmed
• We are running 20-25 Packaging AB Tests at any given point 
• We have a catalog of developed concepts with mock thumbnails weeks in advance of filming
• Results from A/B testing are shared weekly with team to inform future designs

BENEFITS:

• Medical benefits, vision, and dental
• PTO Policy
• 401k

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

• 30-day contract-to-hire

COMPENSATION:

• $65,000-$75,000

LOCATION:

• Las Vegas, NV local or open to relocation

COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:

• We use Slack – it is the go to for any communications
• We value over-communication (more context the better)
• We value speed in communication (be prompt in responding or provide context as to why you may be slow to respond)
• Weekly Creative Team Meetings
• Weekly meetings with Director of Brand
• Weekly meetings with vendors

AVAILABILITY:

• M-F 7am–5pm PT with flexibility to work weekends when needed

Acquisition.com Core Values:

Our core values are the heart and soul of this incredible company. The right person for this role will appreciate each of these values, personally subscribe to them, and understand why each is critical to having a great business. 

Competitive Greatness

Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a hard challenge. Those who have the drive to constantly improve, the superior intellect and long term commitment to see incremental improvements become compounding returns.

Sincere Candor

Have the self awareness to accurately perceive and communicate hard truths that improve others and self, the courage to do so, and the humility to accept them, even when it hurts. Nothing great can be built without feedback: internally or externally.

Unimpeachable Character

Be the type of person with whom people are always proud to associate, personally and professionally. We look for true alignment of thoughts, words, and actions towards a goal worth pursuing.