Detroit Experience Studio (Student Application Fall '26)
Vml
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Who We Are
VML 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 award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. 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.
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.
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About this role
VML's Detroit Experience Studio is a 10-week immersive program designed to give high school juniors and seniors a real look at creative agency work. You'll attend classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings (4–6 p.m.) from October through January, learning directly from VML professionals who work on major brands like Ford, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola. The program covers art, design, writing, project management, and strategy—so you should have genuine interest in at least one of these areas and be ready to both learn independently and collaborate with peers.
This is a hands-on program, not a lecture series. You'll work on actual projects, present your work in class, and participate in client pitches. VML provides transportation to and from the Downtown Detroit campus and meals for each session, removing logistical barriers to participation. The expectation is straightforward: show up engaged, contribute meaningfully to group work, and stay committed through the full cohort. If you're a Detroit-area high school student exploring whether a creative career path is right for you, this program offers direct exposure to how agencies actually operate.
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