Playful YouTube Logo & Intro
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
YouTube Channel Rebrand – Logo, Banner, Character & Intro Animation (Full Brand System)
I’m refreshing my YouTube channel and looking for a designer who can create a cohesive, recognizable brand identity, not just isolated assets.
Right now, my channel feels like “a guy with a logo and banner.” I want it to feel like a branded gaming identity people instantly recognize.
The channel theme is “Elite Strategist” — a mix of:
• Smart / tactical (chess, strategy, calculated thinking)
• Modern gaming energy
• Light, slightly playful tone (but still sharp and confident)
Selection Process
To be considered, your proposal must include:
• A brief concept direction (2–3 visual approaches for the brand)
• Relevant branding + intro animation samples
• Confirmation of DaVinci Resolve experience and ability to deliver fully editable project files
Proposals/bids that do not include the above will not be considered or replied to.
Please note AI slop will not be considered. I want a skilled designer to develop a professional relationship with for this project and future projects.
Milestone Plan:
1. Milestone 1 - Brand Foundation - Ensuring we are a good fit for each other
Color palette, font pairings, 2–3 logo concepts, and initial character concept(s)
2. Milestone 2 - Visual Identity Assets
Final logo (all formats), refined character with multiple expressions, YouTube banner, and thumbnail style guide
3. Milestone 3 - Motion & Final Package
Intro animation (DaVinci Resolve project + export), lower-third templates, and complete brand kit delivery, entire scope of work completed and delivered.
Scope of Work
1. Logo (Text-Based + Strategic Element)
• Clean, bold, text-focused logo
• Optional subtle chess/tactical element (not cluttered)
• Style: modern, readable, slightly playful but still “elite”
Deliverables:
• Layered AI/SVG (I need full editability)
• High-res PNG (transparent background)
• Elements separated where possible (text, icon, accents)
Important:
• Must translate cleanly into thumbnails, overlays, and motion graphics
2. YouTube Channel Banner
• Size: 2560 x 1440 (YouTube safe area compliant)
• Must align perfectly with logo + intro (same visual system)
Include:
• Channel name: The Strategist Gaming (or Elite Strategist)
• Optional tagline (I’ll provide)
• Strong mobile readability (center-safe layout)
Style Direction:
• Strategic (subtle chess/tactical influence)
• Clean, modern gaming aesthetic
• High contrast, scroll-stopping
• Not overly cartoonish or cluttered
3. Character Design (Refinement + Variations)
I already have a character style I like and will provide reference.
What I need:
• A more refined, polished version of the character
• Maintain the “elite strategist” vibe
• Create multiple expression variations (e.g. confident, thinking, surprised, etc.)
Usage:
• Thumbnails
• Branding elements
• Possible animation integration
4. Intro Animation (DaVinci Resolve)
• Length: 3–5 seconds
• Style: clean, punchy, slightly playful motion with strategic tone
Requirements:
• Built in DaVinci Resolve (editable project required)
• Incorporates final logo + brand elements
• Smooth motion (not over-the-top)
• Subtle royalty-free audio sting
Deliverables:
• 1080p MP4 @ 60fps
• Full DaVinci Resolve project file (organized + editable + all project files with separate assets for video, logo animations, and sound/music)
5. Brand Kit (IMPORTANT – ties everything together)
I’m specifically looking for a cohesive system, not just designs.
Include:
• Color Palette
• HEX + RGB values
• Primary, secondary, accent, background colors
Font Pairings
• Headline font (thumbnails / titles)
• Secondary font (supporting text)
• Clear usage guidelines
Thumbnail Style Guide
• 2–3 layout approaches
• Text rules (size, word count, placement)
• Color usage + effects (glow, outlines, highlights)
• Consistent visual identity for growth
Lower-Third Template (DaVinci Resolve)
• Clean animated name/title bar
• Editable text + colors
• Matches overall brand style
Creative Direction
I want everything to feel like one unified brand system:
• Logo, banner, character, thumbnails, and intro should all feel connected
• Style should be:
o Clean
o Bold
o Strategic
o Slightly playful (but still intelligent and confident)
References & Current Content
Current intro (watch first 3 seconds): https://youtu.be/TLxuRv8FC5c
Example short: https://youtube.com/shorts/BDf_1lt6svI?feature=share
Channel: @TheStrategistGaming
I like my current color scheme and general vibe, but it needs to be elevated into a consistent, professional identity.
What I’m Looking For From You
Please include:
• A brief concept direction (how you’d approach the brand)
• Relevant logo + intro animation samples
• Experience with YouTube branding / motion graphics
• You must be able to deliver fully editable Davinci Resolve project files and assets (not just video exports)
Ideal Outcome
At the end of this project, I should have:
• A recognizable brand
• A consistent visual system for all future content
• Assets I can easily reuse and modify
I’m refreshing my YouTube channel and looking for a designer who can create a cohesive, recognizable brand identity, not just isolated assets.
Right now, my channel feels like “a guy with a logo and banner.” I want it to feel like a branded gaming identity people instantly recognize.
The channel theme is “Elite Strategist” — a mix of:
• Smart / tactical (chess, strategy, calculated thinking)
• Modern gaming energy
• Light, slightly playful tone (but still sharp and confident)
Selection Process
To be considered, your proposal must include:
• A brief concept direction (2–3 visual approaches for the brand)
• Relevant branding + intro animation samples
• Confirmation of DaVinci Resolve experience and ability to deliver fully editable project files
Proposals/bids that do not include the above will not be considered or replied to.
Please note AI slop will not be considered. I want a skilled designer to develop a professional relationship with for this project and future projects.
Milestone Plan:
1. Milestone 1 - Brand Foundation - Ensuring we are a good fit for each other
Color palette, font pairings, 2–3 logo concepts, and initial character concept(s)
2. Milestone 2 - Visual Identity Assets
Final logo (all formats), refined character with multiple expressions, YouTube banner, and thumbnail style guide
3. Milestone 3 - Motion & Final Package
Intro animation (DaVinci Resolve project + export), lower-third templates, and complete brand kit delivery, entire scope of work completed and delivered.
Scope of Work
1. Logo (Text-Based + Strategic Element)
• Clean, bold, text-focused logo
• Optional subtle chess/tactical element (not cluttered)
• Style: modern, readable, slightly playful but still “elite”
Deliverables:
• Layered AI/SVG (I need full editability)
• High-res PNG (transparent background)
• Elements separated where possible (text, icon, accents)
Important:
• Must translate cleanly into thumbnails, overlays, and motion graphics
2. YouTube Channel Banner
• Size: 2560 x 1440 (YouTube safe area compliant)
• Must align perfectly with logo + intro (same visual system)
Include:
• Channel name: The Strategist Gaming (or Elite Strategist)
• Optional tagline (I’ll provide)
• Strong mobile readability (center-safe layout)
Style Direction:
• Strategic (subtle chess/tactical influence)
• Clean, modern gaming aesthetic
• High contrast, scroll-stopping
• Not overly cartoonish or cluttered
3. Character Design (Refinement + Variations)
I already have a character style I like and will provide reference.
What I need:
• A more refined, polished version of the character
• Maintain the “elite strategist” vibe
• Create multiple expression variations (e.g. confident, thinking, surprised, etc.)
Usage:
• Thumbnails
• Branding elements
• Possible animation integration
4. Intro Animation (DaVinci Resolve)
• Length: 3–5 seconds
• Style: clean, punchy, slightly playful motion with strategic tone
Requirements:
• Built in DaVinci Resolve (editable project required)
• Incorporates final logo + brand elements
• Smooth motion (not over-the-top)
• Subtle royalty-free audio sting
Deliverables:
• 1080p MP4 @ 60fps
• Full DaVinci Resolve project file (organized + editable + all project files with separate assets for video, logo animations, and sound/music)
5. Brand Kit (IMPORTANT – ties everything together)
I’m specifically looking for a cohesive system, not just designs.
Include:
• Color Palette
• HEX + RGB values
• Primary, secondary, accent, background colors
Font Pairings
• Headline font (thumbnails / titles)
• Secondary font (supporting text)
• Clear usage guidelines
Thumbnail Style Guide
• 2–3 layout approaches
• Text rules (size, word count, placement)
• Color usage + effects (glow, outlines, highlights)
• Consistent visual identity for growth
Lower-Third Template (DaVinci Resolve)
• Clean animated name/title bar
• Editable text + colors
• Matches overall brand style
Creative Direction
I want everything to feel like one unified brand system:
• Logo, banner, character, thumbnails, and intro should all feel connected
• Style should be:
o Clean
o Bold
o Strategic
o Slightly playful (but still intelligent and confident)
References & Current Content
Current intro (watch first 3 seconds): https://youtu.be/TLxuRv8FC5c
Example short: https://youtube.com/shorts/BDf_1lt6svI?feature=share
Channel: @TheStrategistGaming
I like my current color scheme and general vibe, but it needs to be elevated into a consistent, professional identity.
What I’m Looking For From You
Please include:
• A brief concept direction (how you’d approach the brand)
• Relevant logo + intro animation samples
• Experience with YouTube branding / motion graphics
• You must be able to deliver fully editable Davinci Resolve project files and assets (not just video exports)
Ideal Outcome
At the end of this project, I should have:
• A recognizable brand
• A consistent visual system for all future content
• Assets I can easily reuse and modify