Closing Date for Application: Thursday 04/12/2025 Year in Industry: Graphic Designer Location: Ripley, Derby, DE5 Company: Manthorpe Building Products (part of Genuit Group) ⏳ Duration: 12 months starting in September 2026. Salary: £24,000 Who We Are Manthorpe Building Products is a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of plastic injection moulded, vacuum formed and extruded products for the building industry. The O pportunity Are you a creative, ambitious design student looking to bring your ideas to life in the real world? We’re offering an exciting Year-in-Industry placement for a Graphic Designer to join our dynamic marketing team. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact — developing eye-catching designs and marketing materials that showcase our brand, products, and services to the UK construction sector. This is a hands-on role where your creativity will help shape how we communicate with our customers. You’ll get to: Create engaging visuals for campaigns, social media, and digital marketing. Design brochures, flyers, POS materials, product packaging, and signage. Produce illustrations, infographics, and technical product guides. Support brand development and ensure consistency across all materials. Work closely with the marketing, sales, and R&D teams on live campaigns. Contribute ideas to digital marketing projects and content creation. Manage multiple creative projects with guidance from experienced designers. What w e’re l ooking f or Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). A good eye for typography, colour, and layout. Excellent time management and attention to detail. A team player who’s enthusiastic, organised, and open to learning. A passion for design and creative problem-solving. Bonus points if you have: Experience or interest in motion graphics (After Effects / Premiere Pro). Familiarity with Blender, photography, or video production. What’s in it for you Real-world experience working in a fast-paced marketing environment. Mentorship and support from our in-house design and marketing experts. The opportunity to expand your design portfolio with commercial projects. Hands-on experience across print, digital, and social design channels. A deeper understanding of brand strategy and communication design. How to apply and what to expect if you’re shortlisted Apply by using the Apply Now button at the bottom of this page ! Our Resourcing Team will be in touch with you to ask for a short Video Submission – A 2-minute pitch: "What do you think makes a great Product Designer, and how do you see yourself developing those skills during your placement year?" Face to Face interview – A one-on-one conversation to go deeper and a real-life view of the business, allowing you to get a great feel for us and if it aligns with your vision for your placement! Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.