VML Growth Academy – Art Direction & Visual Design
About this role
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.
Graphic Designer | VML Growth Academy – VML KSA
Graphic Designer roles in Growth Academy are part of a one-year acceleration experience designed to develop the next generation of Saudi talent in the evolving landscape of AI, creativity, and global transformation under VML.
This is not a traditional entry-level role.
It’s a structured development journey offering hands-on client exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and 4-month rotations across key departments within the agency.
Your role (Graphic Designer)
You’ll support the creative team by designing high-quality, on-brand visual assets across channels—working closely with Strategy, Account, Social, and Production to help move work from brief → concept → design → delivery.
In this role, you will:
- Design and adapt assets for social, digital, presentations, and print
- Translate briefs into strong layouts, typography, and visual systems aligned with brand objectives
- Contribute to concepting by exploring references, mood boards, and visual directions
- Prepare files for production and ensure clean, accurate handoffs
- Collaborate across teams to manage feedback loops, revisions, and timelines
- Support internal design systems, templates, and asset libraries to improve speed and consistency
- Use AI-supported tools for research and iteration where helpful (with human oversight)
Skills & competencies
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Strong design fundamentals (layout, typography, hierarchy, composition, color)
- Attention to detail and strong organization (file hygiene, versioning, naming conventions)
- Confidence working in collaborative environments and taking feedback well
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
- Curiosity and learning agility in fast-paced environments
- Strong communication skills (Arabic & English preferred)
- Interest in marketing, branding, and digital transformation
- Tools familiarity: Adobe Creative Suite + Figma
Who we’re looking for
- Saudi Nationals (mandatory)
- Fresh graduates or early-career professionals
- Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, or related field preferred
- Individuals eager to build a long-term career in the agency industry
- Portfolio: link or PDF
Program structure
- One-year contract under VML Growth Academy
- Quarterly rotational opportunities across departments
- Exposure to Strategy, Social, Creative, Production, Account Management, and more
- Mentorship and real client project involvement from day one
- Expected start date: 19 April 2026
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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.
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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