Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant to Chief Design Officer | Design & Manufacturing Studio | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | £60,000 | Richmond, London 

A leading global design and manufacturing organisation, with over 8,000 employees worldwide, is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support its Chief Design Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Working from the company’s creative Richmond studio, you’ll play a key role in enabling the smooth running of the global design leadership function. This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of design across multiple brands and markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and high-level administrative support to the Chief Design Officer
• Manage complex, frequently changing global calendars and travel arrangements
• Coordinate international meetings, design reviews, and leadership events
• Prepare presentations, reports, and communications to executive standards
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders across multiple time zones
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

About You

• Previous experience supporting a C-suite or senior design leader within a global or creative environment
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working across cultures and time zones
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

This is a unique opportunity for a confident and capable Executive Assistant to contribute to a global design organisation renowned for its innovation, craftsmanship, and people-centred culture.