About the Role
At OBIDA, thoughtful design starts with how we think, work, and treat oneanother. Our team brings together diverse talent across design, production, retail, operations, finance, and marketing, each contributing to the unique products and experiences we create. We ask questions, care about the details, and take responsibility from start to finish. Respect and belonging shape our culture, and we are committed to supporting our people through regular feedback, performance conversations, and continuous learning. As our Executive Assistant, you will help the CEO of OBIDA focus on the decisions and creative direction that move the business forward, bringing crucial structure to our fast-moving team.
Key Responsibilities- Protect the CEO’s calendar, prioritize requests, and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
- Prepare comprehensive meeting briefs, capture key decisions, and follow action items through to completion.
- Track CEO commitments, assign task owners, and flag potential risks before deadlines slip.
- Coordinate seamless travel, logistics, stakeholder communications, and cross-functional projects.
- Support operational and people-related coordination across the wider business.
- Handle confidential administration, personal scheduling, and occasional professional errands with absolute discretion.
- 4 to 8 years of total professional experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience supporting a founder or senior executive.
- Demonstrated expertise in project and stakeholder coordination.
- Exceptional skills in executive calendar prioritization and management.
- Strong background in meeting preparation, commitment tracking, and action-item documentation.
- Impeccable ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred: Prior experience in the fashion or creative business sector.
- Opportunity to work directly with leadership in a dynamic, founder-led creative business.
- Collaborate closely with the Operations Lead and contribute to the growth of original African print fashion.
- Regular feedback, quarterly performance conversations, and dedicated learning opportunities to develop your career.