APAC HQ

At VML, we don’t just adapt to the future—we shape it.

The Catalyst Academy is VML's flagship early careers program, grooming our future leaders by creating opportunities for rotational learning, structured programming, development and exposure to clients and internal stakeholders and decision makers! Get ready to discover a career, where creativity merges seamlessly with technology, and your groundbreaking ideas find a home on the world’s stage. 

The Catalyst Academy, is an eighteen-month, fully paid, rotational program. During this period, you will work in and learn from four different departments and help to create meaningful experiences for consumers and customers in an all-inclusive work environment. 

Within VML Enterprise Solutions APAC, we seeking a catalyst with a curious and analytical mind with a passion for understanding our strategic capabilities and offerings to deliver unparalleled value to our clients across the region. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in shaping the future of brand experiences and innovation within an incredibly dynamic market landscape. 

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Hear from Symon Hammacott, Chief Experience Officer for APAC

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"If you're curious about our industry, how it's evolving and how we are adapting - this is a great way, at precisely the right moment to explore who we are and what we do. Capturing what we stand for and why our offerings and capabilities stand out from inside is the surest way to navigate towards where you can add most value on this rapidly transforming horizon. The best path to achieving this is simply to immerse alongside and get connected to our people, which is precisely what this program is set up to achieve."

-Symon Hammacott, Chief Experience Officer APAC

What's On Offer?

Position: Enterprise Solutions Catalyst, a part of the VML APAC Catalyst Academy 2026

Program Duration: 18 months followed by a potential landing role within VML 

Location: APAC Regional HQ (Singapore) 

Program Design: Virtual Rotations in APAC Enterprise Solutions Hubs including: India, Hong Kong, Australia and Thailand across the 4 departments below: 

  • Technology & AI
  • Experience & Design
  • Delivery & Project Management
  • Strategy & Consulting

Have a read of what these department entails below. Apply by January 30, 2026 to start in April 2026!

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Discover the departments

We partner with strategy, creative, and data teams to explore emerging trends, design prototypes, and deliver impactful digital experiences. Our work spans research, analysis, and documentation of best practices, while supporting pitches and presentations that showcase VML’s technology capabilities.

3 skills candidates should have:

Analytical Thinking

Creativity & Ideation

Collaboration & Communication

3 skills you will learn:

Emerging Tech & AI Trends

Technology Ecosystem & Platforms

Practical Innovation Methods

We focus on researching trends, analysing feedback, and mapping customer journeys to shape experience strategies. The team collaborates across disciplines to prototype solutions, run user testing, and create compelling design concepts. By combining data insights with creative thinking, we help organisations build meaningful, sustainable, and innovative experiences for their customers.

3 skills candidates should have:

Research & Analysis

Data Interpretation 

Collaboration & Creativity 

3 things you will learn:

Customer Experience & Service Design

Testing & Validation Methods

Design Thinking & Prototyping

This team focuses on planning and tracking project timelines, managing deliverables, and ensuring quality standards are met. It supports sprint teams with coordination, logistics, and removing barriers to progress, while leveraging data insights to monitor performance. By exploring AI-driven workflows and modern tools, the department drives efficiency and continuous improvement in programme management.

3 skills candidates should have:

Organisation & Coordination

Analytical Skills 

Attention to Detail 

3 things you will learn:

Project Management Methodologies

AI-Driven Workflows & Tools 

Operational Excellence 

We focus on analysing market, consumer, and cultural trends, leveraging AI tools and data to uncover growth opportunities. It develops strategic recommendations, creative briefs, and client-facing materials that guide impactful campaigns. By combining research, analytics, and collaborative ideation, the department helps businesses stay ahead of emerging trends and evolving customer behaviours. 

3 skills candidates should have:

Research & Analytical Skills 

Strategic Thinking

Creative Brief Development 

3 things you will learn:

AI-Powered Strategy Tools

Strategic Planning & Communication

Market & Consumer Trends