Intern- Client Service (Durban Based)
Brand: VML
Capability: Client & Business Leadership
Location: Durban, South Africa
Last Updated: ${ new Date('2026-09-14T05:29:37-04:00').toLocaleDateString() }
Requisition ID: 17613
Who We Are
VML is a global creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands that drive growth. Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.
INTERNSHIP – CLIENT SERVICE
Join our Creative Design Team
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Client Service Intern to join our busy creative design team.
If you’re passionate about people, brands, problem-solving and great design, and you’d love to learn how creative projects come to life from brief to final delivery, this could be the opportunity for you.
Our team specialises in Craft Design, Packaging Design, Illustration and Corporate Identity, working with leading brands to create thoughtful, impactful design.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support the Client Service team in managing day-to-day client relationships.
- Assist with coordinating projects from briefing through to final delivery.
- Help prepare meeting agendas, take meeting notes and follow up on action items.
- Assist with developing client presentations, status reports and project documentation.
- Liaise with internal teams including Strategy, Creative, Craft Design, Production and Media to keep projects moving.
- Monitor project timelines and assist with workflow coordination.
- Help gather and manage client feedback, ensuring the team understands what is required.
- Assist with project administration, quotations, job tracking and general Client Service support.
- Learn how an agency operates, from briefing and concept development through to production and delivery.
- Gain hands-on exposure to packaging production, print processes and the world of design.
- Develop an understanding of how strong client relationships, great creative thinking and attention to detail come together to deliver successful work.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO…
- Is studying towards, or has completed, a qualification in Marketing, Communications, Commericals, Business or a related field.
- Loves working with people and building positive relationships.
- Is highly organised and has excellent attention to detail.
- Can juggle multiple tasks and priorities without dropping the ball.
- Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Is confident, curious and willing to learn.
- Is proactive and naturally asks, “How can I help?”
- Has an interest in brands, advertising and good design.
- Brings positive energy, takes initiative and isn’t afraid to share ideas.
- Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven creative environment.
WHY JOIN US?
This is an opportunity to learn Client Service from the inside out, while working alongside experienced creatives and designers on real brands and real projects.
You’ll gain exposure to the full creative process from client brief to creative development, design, packaging production and final delivery and develop valuable experience in a specialist design environment.
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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.
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