Executive Assistant at OBIDA

Job Overview

Help the CEO of OBIDA focus on the decisions and creative direction that move the business forward. You’ll bring structure to a fast-moving, founder-led team creating original African print fashion, while working closely with its leaders to keep priorities, people and projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Protect the CEO’s calendar, prioritize requests, and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Prepare meeting briefs, capture decisions, and follow action items through to completion.
• Track CEO commitments, assign owners, and flag risks before deadlines slip.
• Coordinate travel, logistics, stakeholders, and cross-functional projects.
• Support operational and people-related coordination
• Handle confidential administration, personal scheduling, and occasional errands.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience
• 3+ years supporting a founder or senior executive
• Project and stakeholder coordination
• Executive calendar prioritization
• Meeting preparation and follow-through
• Confidential information handling
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Executive calendar management and prioritization
• Commitment, owner, and follow-up tracking
• Meeting brief preparation and action-item documentation
• Founder or senior executive support (3+ years)
• Cross-functional coordination within defined responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Fashion or creative-business experience

What the Role Offers

• This is a creative, founder-led business where priorities can change quickly. You’ll take initiative, work closely with the Operations Lead, and stay composed when support is needed on regular evenings or weekends.