Visual Branding for Youth Teams

What will you be doing?

We're looking for a creative volunteer to help strengthen the visual identity of our youth teams through a short-term branding project.

As Cre8 FC continues to grow, we want our communications and branding to better reflect our ambitions both on and off the pitch. This project will help us create a professional, consistent visual identity that can be used across our day-to-day communications and promotional materials.

Working closely with the club, you will:

• Review our existing branding and visual materials.
• Develop a consistent visual identity for our youth teams.
• Create branded letterhead templates.
• Design professional email signature graphics.
• Develop reusable templates for social media posts.
• Create editable WhatsApp templates for fixtures, announcements and club updates.
• Produce simple brand guidelines to help ensure consistency across future communications.
• Recommend practical improvements that strengthen the club's professional image.

The project has clear deliverables and is expected to take approximately 20 hours over 3–5 weeks. You will have the flexibility to manage your own time while working remotely, with support from the Cre8 FC team throughout the project.

Your work will provide the club with professional branding resources that can be used by volunteers and staff for years to come, helping us present a consistent image as we continue to grow.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a creative volunteer who enjoys helping organisations present themselves in a professional and engaging way. You don't need to have experience in grassroots football, but you should be able to understand our ambitions and translate them into a clear, consistent visual identity.

Ideally, you will have experience in one or more of the following:

• Graphic design, branding or visual communications.
• Developing or refreshing an organisation's visual identity.
• Creating professional templates and brand assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software.
• Producing consistent communications across digital and printed materials.
• Turning ideas into practical, easy-to-use branding resources.

We're particularly looking for someone who:

• Has a creative eye and attention to detail.
• Can work independently and manage a short-term project.
• Is able to communicate ideas clearly and work collaboratively.
• Understands the importance of creating branding that is consistent, professional and easy for others to use.
• Is happy to make recommendations and suggest improvements where appropriate.

While previous experience supporting charities, community organisations or sports clubs would be welcomed, it is not essential. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about using their skills to create a lasting resource that will support our youth teams for years to come.

What difference will you make?

Your contribution will help Cre8 FC develop a professional and consistent visual identity that reflects the ambitions of our growing football club. As we continue to expand our youth teams, it is important that our communications and branding create a positive first impression for players, parents, volunteers, schools, leagues and local businesses.

The branding and templates you create will become valuable resources that can be used across the club for years to come. They will help ensure our communications remain consistent, professional and easily recognisable, regardless of who is producing them. This will save volunteers time, improve the quality of our communications and help us present a stronger and more unified image.

A clear and consistent visual identity will also support wider club development. It will help us build confidence with prospective volunteers, strengthen relationships with existing and potential partners, and provide a professional platform as we seek to engage local businesses and develop future sponsorship opportunities.

Ultimately, your work will help create a lasting legacy for the club. By giving Cre8 FC a stronger visual identity, you will be helping us build a brand that reflects our values, supports our long-term ambitions and enhances the experience of everyone connected with our youth teams. 

Before you apply

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may close the opportunity early if we find a suitable volunteer. We aim to respond to all applicants within seven days. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal online or telephone conversation to discuss the project, answer any questions and ensure the role is a good fit for both sides. If you have examples of previous design or branding work, such as a portfolio, website or LinkedIn profile, we encourage you to include these with your application. We look forward to hearing from you.