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Junior Digital Project Manager

Remuneration:to be discussed 
Location:Cape Town
Remote work:Some remote work allowed
Education level:Degree
Job level:Junior/Mid
Type:Permanent
Company:Dash Digital Studio


Who we are:

DashDigital Studio, based in Cape Town, South Africa, is a design and development studio serving a diverse clientele locally and internationally. Comprised of a small team of skilled individuals, we place immense value on design and infuse every project with our boundless passion. Rooted in narrative and fostered by collaboration, DashDigital partners with modern brands and individuals to craft holistic solutions that resonate. Our approach encompasses strategy, art direction, design, and development, culminating in impactful outcomes for our clients.

We extend a warm invitation to everyone - from the neurodiverse and the LGBTQI+ community to individuals of diverse ethnicities, cultures and lifestyles.

We uphold a working ethos that prioritises both individual and collective well-being, placing respect above hierarchical structures. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages the exploration of bold ideas, recognising it as the cornerstone of our work philosophy. Our endeavours are fueled by a passion for pushing creative boundaries and defying industry norms.

The core of our projects span across a spectrum of sectors including fashion, production & media, cultural institutions, art, well-being, and sustainable energy initiatives.


DashDigital Values:


Make things happen (accountability, ownership and responsibility)
Be the person your dog thinks you are (kindness)
No bullshit (honesty)
Leave your ego at the door (humility)
Ask, learn, grow (curiosity, experimentation)

What we’re looking for:

Join our studio as a Junior Project Manager and become an integral part of our team. We're seeking someone with exceptional organisational skills, clear communication abilities, and a talent for building interpersonal connections. You'll be driven by quality and output, with a genuine passion for design.

Your responsibilities will involve nurturing client relationships and effectively briefing and managing both internal and external creative teams. Working closely with the senior project manager, you'll assist in budget allocation and management, ensuring projects stay on track. This role is varied and would suit a keen learner, a strong problem solver, and a team player. Additionally, you'll handle various internal operations and administrative tasks within the business.

Abilities
  • Communicates, manages and delegates effectively, giving relevant and constructive direction in order to achieve project objectives
  • Comfortable with necessary jargon and basic knowledge of design, digital systems and content oriented websites and e-commerce platforms
Characteristics
  • Outgoing, extremely organised, proactive, time management focused and personable
Roles and responsibilities
  • Set up and manage internal processes, from project brief to delivery
  • Effectively contributing to client proposals and quotes
  • Receiving client briefs and creating a project plan, schedule and budget/hours
  • Breaking up and briefing in project milestones to internal and external stakeholders through defining briefs in Asana or the relevant channels to successfully manage project scope
  • Assigning tasks and communicating deadlines to ensure successful project completion
  • Ensuring continuous communication with clients and stakeholders by being first point of contact with clients and freelancers, and manage traffic between internal and external parties
  • Manage and monitor internal stakeholders workload to ensure they are not being overworked, endeavouring to keep a balance between them being inspired with their work but not at the expense of the project being completed successfully
  • Set up and manage check-ins and updates for once-off clients, and weekly status updates for retainer clients
  • Evaluate and assess project success through hourly breakdown of projects and briefs
  • Meaningfully contributing to quarterly strategy meetings
  • Endeavouring to fulfil KPI’s
  • Manage the team’s time and optimise their workflow to drive efficiency
  • Proactively anticipate and rectify issues throughout the delivery
  • Keep the client regularly up to date, manage expectations and push back when required
  • Quality assurance on project deliverables and managing review and revert process between client and stakeholders
Must haves
  • Interest in the design field
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, eager to make the role their own
  • Proactive, able to work under little supervision
  • Highly organised
  • Confident communication skills
  • Team player
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
Nice to haves
  • Have worked in a small studio or agency
  • Experience managing internal teams to meet clients’ requests
  • Experience implementing processes to improve efficiency
  • Experience with project management tools (Asana, Excel, Toggl, Google Suites, Slack)
  • Experience dealing with clients directly
How to apply:

Please send an email with the subject line “Junior Project Manager” to oi.latigidhsad@sreerac that includes the following:
  • We’d love a short introduction; a little bit about you and why you think the Junior Project Management role at DashDigital Studio is right for you.
  • Attached CV
Package:

You’ll be working from our office in Cape Town (CBD) and work closely within the team.

We start at 8.30am and finish at 5pm.

You will receive 15 days holiday a year plus bank holidays. We also shut the studio between Christmas and New Year

Competitive salary

3 performance reviews per year with an annual salary review


Posted on 16 May 10:33, Closing date 7 Jun

Apply by email

Rogan Jansen
careers@dashdigital.io

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