Junior Project Manager (Creative)

Light Up 7; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Light Up 7 is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our fast-paced digital agency. You will support end-to-end project coordination across multiple teams, translating client objectives into actionable plans.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach. You’ll collaborate across design, video, digital marketing and website development to deliver ROI-driven campaigns.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in digital agency project management or similar
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Support the project team by understanding client objectives and project goals and translate into clear action points
• Assist in developing project plans and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution
• Monitor daily project activities and follow up with team members to ensure timelines are met
• Manage project schedules, budgets, assets, and documentation to track deliverables
• Coordinate resource assignments and identify potential resource challenges
• Monitor risks and scope creep and propose proactive solutions
• Contribute ideas to ensure project outcomes align with client objectives
• Maintain regular communication with internal teams and clients and prepare project updates

Skills

Digital project mgmt

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Problem solving

AI interest

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Light Up 7 is on the lookout for a Junior Project Manager to join our team! We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking digital agency partnering with well-known brands and ambitious businesses to create impactful, ROI-driven marketing campaigns that truly make a difference.

We’re looking to meet a proactive and detail-oriented team player who thrives in a lively, collaborative environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting the execution of innovative campaigns and managing end-to-end project coordination across multiple teams. If you’re eager to grow in project management, love bringing structure to creative ideas, and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, this role is for you.

The ideal candidate brings 1–2 years of experience, strong critical thinking skills, and enjoys communicating and collaborating with teams across different functions.

Come build, grow, and make an impact with us, we’d love to have you on this journey!

Responsibilities:

• Support the project team by understanding client objectives and project goals, and help translate them into clear action points.
• Assist in developing project plans and coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of tasks.
• Monitor daily project activities and follow up with team members to ensure work is progressing according to timelines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, assets, and documentation to ensure deliverables are clearly tracked and communicated.
• Assist in coordinating resource assignments and proactively identify any potential resource challenges.
• Monitor project risks and scope creep to foresee and identify potential issues, and propose solutions in advance.
• Identify client needs and contribute ideas to ensure project outcomes align with objective and future opportunities.
• Consistently manage client expectations, ensure delivery of high-quality service, and gather and act on client feedback.
• Maintain regular communication with internal teams and clients, and assist in preparing project updates and status reports.
• Support documentation of functional requirements, project specifications, and related material along with project team members.
• Conduct project debriefs by capturing lessons learned, documenting key outcomes, and ensuring insights are properly recorded and shared with the team.
• Prepare essential project documentation such as execution plans, SLAs, NDAs, and other required materials.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in digital agency project management or experience in managing projects, especially related to design, video, digital marketing and website development.
• Strong interest in the creative digital industry and enthusiasm to grow within the field.
• Good communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with the ability to support client communication and relationship management.
• Self-motivated, organised, detail-oriented, with developing problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• Able to remain level-headed and maintain a positive, solutions-oriented attitude under pressure.
• Eager to continuously learn and develop new skills in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Keen interest in staying updated with digital platforms, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Passion for AI and emerging technologies, with a commitment to continuous learning and adaptation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, and other web-based tools: knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is an additional advantage.
• Required language(s): English, Bahasa Malaysia.