Catalyst Academy – UK – Experience

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VML (Wunderman Thompson)

London, England, United Kingdom

On-site

Posted May 5, 2026

Job Description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

We're focused on creating truly transformative experiences for our clients and their users. We don't just build websites or apps; we fundamentally change how people think, buy, and interact with brands. We do this through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, bringing together UX, UI, Service Design, Content Design, and Innovation.

In UX, we're all about understanding the user and crafting solutions that solve real problems. Our UI team focuses on beautiful and functional interfaces, while Service Design maps out seamless customer journeys. Content Design ensures our messaging is clear and impactful, and our Innovation team is always looking ahead, future-proofing businesses.

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team, regardless of your experience level. We value collaboration and mentorship, so if any of these areas resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you. We're building experiences that matter, and we need talented people to help us do it.

What you'll need:

Empathy
Attention to Detail
Growth Mindset

What you'll learn:

The user-centred design process: an iterative approach to design that involves strategic thinking, user research and creative problem solving.
Commercial mindset: learning how to sell your ideas, negotiate and effectively communicate on behalf of your work and discipline.
Industry-leading software expertise: Adobe suite, Figma, WPP’s designated AI platform and more.

What you'll get from us:

Be part of an exceptional industry-leading entry-level programme that combines training modules with practical work experience, where you will receive:

Competitive salary
Real work and responsibilities
In-depth training curriculum
1 week onboarding including training, eLearning and group projects
Bespoke client briefs throughout the 12 months
Access to the wider WPP network
A multitude of groups and communities you can be part of
The opportunity to make your mark

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit  www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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