Y Careers

Y Careers is a not-for-profit social enterprise helping young people start careers in education and care. I built this brand from scratch. From the first workshop through to a full visual identity, design system, social strategy, video production, and motion graphics.

Y Careers banners

Co-designed with young people

Instead of assuming what young people wanted, co-design workshops were conducted to guide the brand direction and social media strategy. The brand needed to resonate with three distinct audiences: young people, parents/guardians, and employers. Achieving that level of specificity required listening first.

Workshop: Brand Co-design with Young People
Y Careers logo
Social media posts
Advertising
Y Careers ad
Y Careers ad
Y Careers ad

A brand that actually connects

The Y Australia brand guidelines were reimagined for Y Careers. A fully accessible Figma design system ensures every social post, campaign ad, and digital flyer flows from the same visual language. The brand is cohesive, confident, and ready to engage young people and potential employer partners.

Y Careers colour palette
Y Careers typography
Y Careers logo system
Y Careers merch
Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn · YouTube

Social Content

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Instagram
Meet Pacifique
A video series showcasing real young people and how their traineeships have changed their lives.
TikTok
Voxpop Content
Street interviews are always engaging. It is just about finding your niche.
Instagram
Advertising on Socials
Using a common reel format to advertise with an engaging hook that stops the scroll.
Instagram
Relatable Moments
Everyone has had funny moments with children. Why not make it a signature video?
LinkedIn
Induction day video
A video showcasing a business partnership through an in-person induction event.
LinkedIn
Showcasing Partnerships
Showing how great it feels to have young people in care roles.
LinkedIn
Showcasing Co-Design Workshops
Documenting the process of building a brand with the people it is made for.
YouTube
Welcome to Y Careers
A short internal video welcoming new trainees at their induction.
LinkedIn
Hearing from the ED
People on LinkedIn want to see the head of the company talking about what matters.

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I'd love to work with you.

josephine.de.maria@gmail.com