Detroit Experience Studio (Student Application Fall ''26)

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Detroit Experience Studio (Student Application Fall '26)

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Brand: VML

Capability: Administration

Location: Detroit, MI, United States

Last Updated: ${ new Date('2026-08-13T12:08:35-04:00').toLocaleDateString() }

Requisition ID: 11649

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.

You Belong Here

Detroit Experience Studio is an immersive program where students are taught the ins and outs of working in a creative agency. You'll learn from professionals who work for some of the world's most well-known brands about what it takes to succeed in this industry. Students are expected to come to each class ready to learn, contribute to their own and their group's work, and commit to being open and engaged throughout the 10-week cohort.

We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 Cohort!

• Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2026
• The Fall 2026 Cohort runs October 20, 2026 - January 21, 2027
• Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 - 6 p.m
• Transportation to and from the WPP Detroit Campus in Downtown Detroit and a meal will be provided for each student

Here's what we expect from you as a student:

• Be enrolled as a junior or senior in a Detroit high school
• Interested in art, design, writing, project management, or strategy
• Willing and able to learn as an individual and contribute as a group member
• Committed to attend two 2-hour classes in a 10-week cohort
• Ability to present work in class and in a client pitch

DES is an amazing opportunity for students to set a path toward college and a career. If you're ready to apply, send us your application!

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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