Custom YouTube Thumbnail Design

I need an attention-grabbing thumbnail for an upcoming YouTube upload. The goal is simple: make viewers stop scrolling and click.

Scope
• One thumbnail sized 1280 × 720 px, under 2 MB, ready to upload.
• Source file (PSD, AI, or layered PNG) so I can tweak text or colors later.
• Two initial concept options plus one round of revisions to fine-tune the final look.

Creative Direction
I’m open to bold colors and striking typography, a clean minimalist look, or an image-driven layout—whatever best fits the video once we discuss the topic. Feel free to mix text, graphics, photos, icons, or symbols as you see fit; the only non-negotiable is that the design must pop even on a small mobile screen.

Additional Notes
• Follow YouTube’s safe-zone guidelines so nothing important is cropped.
• Keep any fonts license-free for commercial use.
• Deliver the finished thumbnail and source file within three days of project start.

If you have a portfolio of thumbnails—or similar social media graphics—please share a few samples so I can get a feel for your style. Looking forward to seeing how you can turn a simple frame into a compelling click!