YouTube Thumbnail Designer experience for 3+ Years

I’m a Professional YouTube Thumbnail Designer whose main focus is turning passive viewers into active clickers. I am entirely self-taught; I never went to design school, but my obsession with understanding why certain visuals work led me to master Adobe Photoshop through countless hours of practical application, deep-diving into competitor analysis, and applying real-world A/B testing principles. My biggest accomplishment recently was boosting a client's educational channel CTR from 4.5% to a staggering 8.9%, which resulted in over 150,000 new monthly views—a clear sign that my designs don't just look good, they perform. I’m currently focused on mastering the "Minimalist-Aggressive" design approach, which uses minimal elements to create maximum emotional impact and clarity for fast-consumption content. My true passion lies in the measurable results of my work; I view every thumbnail not as a piece of art, but as a crucial marketing asset designed to win the attention war. While many designers focus on aesthetics, I offer a crucial difference: I design based on data, audience psychology, and algorithmic needs—I ask "What will the viewer click?" not just "What does the client want?" This focus makes me more than a designer; I'm a visual CTR specialist ready to turn your video ideas into undeniable clicks.