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Jay B.

Graphic Designer | Photoshop Pro | Thumbnails, Product Ads and more

Howdy! I create high-impact YouTube thumbnails and AI-powered product advertisements that make people stop scrolling. With over 25 years of professional Photoshop experience, I specialize in creating bold visuals that communicate instantly, whether it's a YouTube thumbnail competing for clicks or a product advertisement designed to drive sales. My focus is simple: Clarity, Emotion, and Curiosity. These are the elements that attract attention, increase engagement, and help content and products stand out in crowded feeds. I approach every design like a miniature movie poster or premium advertising campaign. The goal is to communicate the core message in under one second. WHAT I SPECIALIZE IN • High-CTR YouTube thumbnails • AI-generated product advertisements • Luxury product renders and product showcases • Social media advertising creatives • Emotional reaction thumbnails • Documentary and history thumbnails • Cinematic storytelling thumbnails • Educational and explainer thumbnails • Thumbnail redesigns to improve CTR • Marketing graphics and promotional assets AI PRODUCT ADVERTISING I can transform a simple product photo into premium advertising imagery using advanced AI workflows combined with professional Photoshop compositing. Examples include: • Luxury watch advertisements • Cosmetics and beauty products • Food and beverage promotions • Technology and gadget marketing • Apparel and fashion advertising • Lifestyle product campaigns • Amazon and Shopify product creatives • Social media advertising campaigns Whether you need a product displayed on a marble pedestal, floating in a luxury environment, showcased in dramatic lighting, or integrated into a cinematic scene, I can create attention-grabbing visuals designed for modern advertising. MY DESIGN APPROACH Before designing a thumbnail or advertisement, I focus on three things: 1. The Curiosity Hook What question should the viewer instantly ask when they see the image? 2. Clear Visual Hierarchy Strong focal points, readable shapes, and clean composition that works on mobile devices and social media feeds. 3. Cinematic Impact Professional lighting, color contrast, and visual storytelling that make the image feel premium, exciting, and memorable. The result is visual content that is simple, bold, and highly effective. TOOLS & SKILLS • Adobe Photoshop (advanced compositing and retouching) • AI image generation for advertising and marketing • Product visualization and mockups • Luxury advertising design • Photo enhancement and lighting control • Color grading for dramatic impact • Thumbnail optimization for mobile readability • Visual storytelling and composition EXPERIENCE I've worked across a wide range of visual media, including: • YouTube thumbnails and channel branding • Product advertising campaigns • Social media marketing graphics • Book covers and illustrated layouts • Promotional graphics and advertising assets • Visual production environments related to AAA video games This background gives me a strong understanding of composition, storytelling, marketing psychology, and visual communication. WHAT CLIENTS APPRECIATE • Clear communication • Fast turnaround • Thoughtful design decisions • Consistent visual quality • Reliability for long-term projects • Creative problem solving Many of my clients are content creators, entrepreneurs, e-commerce sellers, and marketers who need a dependable designer they can work with week after week. If you're looking for someone who understands what makes people click, engage, and buy, I'd be happy to help. A little about me: I'm also a digital nomad. During the past two years I've lived in three different countries while working remotely. Highlights include: • Visiting 9 Mayan ruins • Skiing over 700 km • Riding 40+ roller coasters • Helping baby sea turtles reach the ocean • Relaxing on 9 different beaches Current location: Mexico 🌴

🇨🇦Kitchener, Canada$30/hr100% JSS5.00 (4)Since Jan 2026
MRR
$829
🌍#55.0K/363K
🇨🇦#899/6,209
Recent Earnings
$4,973
🌍#55.0K/363K
🇨🇦#899/6,209
Total Earnings
$5,733
🌍#226K/363K
🇨🇦#3,913/6,209
Avg. Per Project
$273
🌍#217K/363K
🇨🇦#4,008/6,209
Recent Projects
20
19f1h
🌍#119K/363K
🇨🇦#2,140/6,209
Total Projects
21
20f1h
🌍#119K/363K
🇨🇦#2,140/6,209
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World Skill Rankings
of 353
#61
Digital AdvertisingTop 17%
#833D Art
#166Book Cover Design
#174YouTube Thumbnail
#244AI Image Editing
#305Adobe Creative Suite
#371AI Image Generation
#393Photo Retouching
#427Photography
#767Social Media Design
#986Photo Editing
#1,082Illustration
#4,013Adobe Photoshop
#4,307Graphic Design
🇨🇦Canada Skill Rankings
of 15
#1
AI Image GenerationTop <0.01%
#2AI Image Editing
#3YouTube Thumbnail
#3Digital Advertising
#53D Art
#5Book Cover Design
#8Photo Retouching
#11Photography
#12Social Media Design
#14Adobe Creative Suite
#15Photo Editing
#27Illustration
#59Adobe Photoshop
#71Graphic Design
Jay B. — Top 14% in Canada | UpworkMRR