Singapore
At VML, being Human First is our guiding creative philosophy. We believe the most powerful ideas — the ones that truly move people and businesses forward — are born from a deep and empathetic understanding of human needs, desires, and motivations. Our Human First approach means we create value for people first, knowing that this is the most authentic and sustainable way to create value for the brands we serve.
We bring this human-centric creative philosophy to life by seamlessly connecting Brand Experience, Customer Experience, and Commerce. This means we consider every interaction a person has with a brand, crafting a single, unified journey that is both emotionally resonant and flawlessly executed. By blending the heart of an award-winning creative agency with the strategic power of a technology consultancy, we offer our partners something truly unique: holistic solutions that build brand love while delivering tangible business results.
This connected vision is powered by our 26,000 talented people across more than 50 markets. They are the soul of our company. Their varied perspectives, local expertise, and cultural insights are not just a competitive advantage but essential to understanding a complex world and creating work that resonates. Our culture is built on the belief that connecting these viewpoints is the most powerful driver of creativity and innovation.
Our foundation is built on an unmatched creative legacy, combining over 300 years of expertise from iconic agencies like J. Walter Thompson, Y&R, Wunderman, and VML. This heritage gives us a deep well of creative excellence and a pioneering spirit of technological innovation from which to draw.
This commitment to connection extends beyond our client work and into our communities. We’re proud to make a positive impact through initiatives like the VML Foundation, which has contributed over $3.2 million to charitable causes.
Ultimately, VML is a partner in brand and business transformation. We bring creative vision and technical depth together, proving that when you connect every part of the brand experience around a human truth, you create brands that don’t just grow — they thrive.
Hear from Nimesh, CEO for Singapore
"Our ambition is to be the most meaningful agency in Singapore. Producing work that truly matters to you, the society and our clients."
-Nimesh Desai, CEO Singapore
What's On Offer?
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.
During this eighteen-month period, you will have the opportunity to complete the fully paid for IPA Global Certification. This certification is made up of self-learning modules as well as a final exam.
Please apply if you have the legal right to work in Singapore (this is a fully on-site job in our office in Singapore). The program participants are not offered accommodation or local travel arrangements/allowances (we do not require previous work industry experience or knowledge)
Our office in Singapore will give you a holistic view of agency life! Catalysts in the Singapore office will rotate across these 4 departments:
- Account Management
- Strategy
- Creative
- Experience
Have a read of what these department entails below. Apply by January 30, 2026 to start the program in April 2026!
Discover the departments
Account Management department is responsible for the management, planning and operationalisation of all client creative work. The department is the point of contact between the client and the creative team, allowing the creatives to be focusing on their creative work and the client service people to ensure a smooth project management of all work who needs to be done in the agency.
3 skills candidates should have:
Excellent communication skills
Great autonomy and sense of responsibility
Good time management
3 things you will learn:
Communication Skills
Brand and communication strategy
Project Management
Notable clients:
Lux, Scoot, HSBC
Develop and execute effective brand strategies and creative campaigns. We collaborate with the account and creative teams to understand the clients' needs and goals, conduct research and analysis, and craft compelling briefs and presentations.
3 skills candidates should have:
Market analysis
Global and local brand development
Strategic planning
3 skills you will learn:
Analytical skills
Strategic thinking
Creative thinking
Notable clients:
Lux, Scoot, HSBC
Creatives thrive on blending strategic brand design, creativity, and technology to craft integrated campaigns and innovative content, leveraging research, collaboration, and experimentation to deliver exceptional, detail-driven work that exceeds expectations across all channels.
3 skills candidates should have:
Problem-solving ability
Passion for creativity
Skilled storytellers
3 things you will learn:
Strategic thinking
Capacity to pitch an idea
Ability to analyse situations from various viewpoints
Notable clients:
Caltex, Dell, Blood
We solve real problems – crafting experiences people want, need and love. From conducting deep research into behaviours to designing beautiful digital products, the range and scale of work we do is incredible.
3 skills candidates should have:
Problem solver
Curious
Collaborative
3 skills you will learn:
Design thinking
Design skills
Research skills
Notable clients:
MHA, BCA
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