Thumbnail Designer

Service-Based (Solo)

Barrier to Entry

2/10

Short-term Potential

2/10

Long-term Potential

3/10

Risk

1/10

Big Audience or Ad Money Required

No

Income Potential

$$

Salary Research

Monthly: $2,583 - $7,167 Average: $4,724 Hourly: $14.90 - $41.35 Average: $27

Pros

  • • Can pay really well, especially if you work with larger creators doing more complex Photoshop designs
  • • Once you've mastered the skill, it becomes a lot easier and quicker to do overtime
  • • So many clients struggle to find freelancers despite high demand, such a great opportunity to pitch and show exactly what you have to offer

Cons

  • • Takes time to create value that actually worth paying for - anyone can create a thumbnail, but not everyone can create a great thumbnail
  • • Very competitive - clients are constantly being pitched thumbnail design services, so you really need to make yourself stand out
  • • If you don't specialize, it can be really hard to stand out from the billions of other thumbnail designers, as it's a relatively easy skill to learn
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