Graphic Design Apprentice - Sika - Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

Company Description

At Sika, we're not just a specialty chemicals company, we're pioneers in revolutionising the building sector and industrial manufacturing. With a global presence spanning over 102 countries, with over 400 factories and a workforce of more than 34,000, we're at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions that transform the construction and transport sector towards greater environmental compatibility.

Sika is focused on developing and manufacturing innovative technologies and systems for the construction and industrial sectors. The company operates across eight target markets: Concrete, Waterproofing, Roofing, Flooring, Sealing & Bonding, Building Finishing, Engineered Refurbishment, and Industry. Through a comprehensive portfolio of technologies including admixtures, membranes, sealants, adhesives, resins, mortars, coatings, and reinforcement solutions, Sika helps customers improve performance, durability, sustainability, and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of buildings, infrastructure and industrial assets. Supported by a worldwide network of technology centres and manufacturing facilities, Sika combines global innovation with local expertise to deliver value-added solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers and markets.

Job Description

An Exciting Challenge Awaits:

As a Graphic Design Apprentice within Sika UK's Marketing Team, you will gain hands-on experience creating compelling visual content that supports all areas of the business. Working alongside experienced designers and marketers, you will contribute to campaigns across Sika's diverse markets, including Concrete, Waterproofing, Roofing, Flooring, Sealing & Bonding, Building Finishing, Engineered Refurbishment, distribution and Industry. From product launches, digital marketing campaigns, brand transition and social media content to exhibitions, customer communications, internal branding and corporate events, you will have the opportunity to see your work used across a wide range of channels and audiences. This role offers a unique chance to develop your creative skills while working with market-leading brands, innovative technologies and some of the UK's most recognised construction and industrial solutions.

Purpose of the Role:

As our Graphic Design Apprentice, you’ll be right at the heart of bringing our brand to life. You’ll support the delivery of exciting, integrated marketing campaigns, getting hands-on with concept ideas, content creation, and being a brand advocate. This is a chance to build real skills, boost brand awareness, and help engage customers, all while working in a dynamic, fast-paced team where your ideas truly matter.

• Develop creative artwork and visual content for digital, print, social media, exhibitions, events, advertising campaigns, and customer communications across all Sika business areas.


• Support the Graphic Designer and Marketing teams in producing brochures, flyers, presentations, infographics, packaging artwork, and promotional materials that bring the Sika brand to life.


• Work closely with product managers, marketers, and sales teams to create engaging visuals that promote market-leading products and solutions across construction and industry sectors.


• Assist with photography, video creation, editing, and motion graphics projects, helping to showcase Sika products, projects, events, and customer success stories.


• Contribute fresh creative ideas for marketing campaigns, social media activity, internal communications, and brand awareness initiatives.


• Help maintain brand consistency across all visual communications, ensuring materials align with Sika's corporate identity and design standards.


• Gain experience using industry-leading creative software and digital marketing tools while building a varied portfolio of real-world design projects.


• Support the planning and delivery of exhibitions, customer events, conferences, and roadshows by creating graphics, signage, promotional materials, and digital assets.


• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK business to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions that meet business objectives.


• Play an active role in the day-to-day activities of the central Marketing Team, learning how design supports product launches, customer engagement, lead generation, and business growth.

The Rewards Await:

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive rewards package, including:

 

• A competitive salary,


• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays


• Hybrid Working


• Core Hours Working


• A company pension contribution of up to 10%


• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family


• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary


• Global Income Protection (PHI)


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme


• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones


• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support You Deserve:

At Sika, we believe in fostering collaborative and respectful working relationships. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of experts, both locally and globally, where knowledge sharing is encouraged and celebrated.

From day one, you’ll have access to extensive personal and professional development opportunities, including local training, product knowledge sessions, and leadership development initiatives. All of this is strengthened by the global Sika Business School, giving you the tools and confidence to build a successful career.

As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be enrolled on the Creative digital design professional (integrated degree) (level 6) apprenticeship training course, combining practical experience at Sika with structured training to develop advanced creative, digital and design skills.

Qualifications

The Skills You Bring:

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering customer-first marketing campaigns. If you possess:

• Ideally 1–2 years’ experience in a marketing-related role


• A passion for graphic design, creativity, and visual storytelling, with a keen eye for detail and a desire to develop professionally.


• An interest in creating content across a variety of channels, including social media, websites, video, email marketing, print, exhibitions, and events.


• A willingness to learn industry-leading design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.


• A positive, proactive attitude and enthusiasm for contributing ideas and supporting a busy, fast-paced marketing team.


• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across different departments and business areas.


• An interest in photography, videography, animation, or digital content creation would be advantageous but is not essential.


• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Exc