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Vinay K.
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Vinay K.

Top Rated Thumbnail Designer | 5+ years of Experience

Hey, I’m Vinay I’m a YouTube Thumbnail Designer & Visual Strategist, helping creators and brands turn good videos into clicked videos. A lot of great content goes unnoticed simply because the thumbnail or title doesn’t stop people from scrolling — that’s exactly the problem I focus on solving. I’ve worked with YouTube automation channels, storytellers, sports creators, tech & AI channels, history and documentary channels, megaprojects, faceless content, and explainer-style videos. My thumbnails are built for CTR, emotion, clarity, and mobile readability — not just good-looking designs. Styles I’ve worked with: Storytelling & Documentary thumbnails (emotional, cinematic) Sports thumbnails (WWE, boxing, UFC-style emotion-driven visuals) AI-generated thumbnails (Midjourney, DALL·E, Leonardo, Gemini, NanoBanana) Explainer & Tech thumbnails (clean, curiosity-based) History / WW2 / Megaprojects thumbnails Faceless & Automation channels Illustrated / Stick-figure style thumbnails With 5+ years of design experience, I don’t just design thumbnails — I think about why someone would click, how the thumbnail works with the title, and how to build a consistent visual identity across a channel. I work fast, take feedback seriously, and focus on getting things right from the first draft. If you’re a creator or brand looking for thumbnails that actually perform, or want help building a strong and recognizable YouTube style, I’d love to work together. Always happy to chat ideas and grow together.

🇮🇳Hisar, India$30/hr100% JSS4.06 (9)Since Dec 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$58

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#147,576 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#15,511 / 45.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$40

Last 6 months: $349

World#100,166 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#10,719 / 45.9k
Total earnings
$2.4k

Billed in all: $2.5k

World#316,120 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#35,804 / 45.9k
Per project
$122

$70 in the last 6 months

World#294,280 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#34,474 / 45.9k
Projects, last 6 months
5

Across 6 contracts

83% fixed17% hourly
World#41,746 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#4,996 / 45.9k
Projects in all
20

Across 22 contracts

95% fixed5% hourly
World#133,447 / 412k
🇮🇳Country#19,181 / 45.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$2.5k+$40 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$2,440$2,460$2,480$2,500Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 31% in Logo Design

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