What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant to Co-Founder / CEO position at SKIMS?
DescriptionA high-profile co-founder and CEO is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted right hand across both professional and personal operations. This role is ideal for a highly organized, discreet, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment and brings polish, judgment, and calm to complexity.The Executive Assistant will play an integral role in supporting the CEO’s day-to-day life, acting as a strategic gatekeeper, problem solver, and operational partner. Success in this role requires flexibility, emotional intelligence, and the ability to seamlessly shift between executive-level business support and personal assistance. Occasional evenings, weekends are required.This is an in-office role based at the brand’s headquarters or the CEO’s residence in Los Angeles, with flexibility to work remotely some Fridays. Frequent work from the CEO’s home and travel alongside the CEO will be required.Key Responsibilities• Manage a complex, high-volume, and ever-evolving calendar, including scheduling, rescheduling, and prioritization across multiple time zones.• Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel (private and commercial), including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries for the CEO and family.• Act as a strategic gatekeeper—screening communications, prioritizing requests, and ensuring the CEO’s time, focus, and energy are optimized.• Anticipate needs through proactive long-term planning, future scheduling, and management of special projects.• Partner closely with the CEO’s wife’s office to ensure seamless alignment and daily operations.• Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion and professionalism.• Execute ad hoc business and personal projects with efficiency and sound judgment.• Maintain availability for urgent matters, last-minute changes, and dynamic scheduling needs.• Oversee operations for two luxury properties, including management of household staff, vendors, and service providers.• Confidently shift between executive, administrative, and personal support responsibilities as needed.• Partner closely with CEO’s Chief of Staff.Skills, Knowledge and Expertise• Minimum 8 years supporting a CEO, founder, or UHNW individual in a similar capacity.• Demonstrated success operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure, 24/7 environment.• Flexibility to travel with the CEO and accommodate a dynamic schedule.• Experience managing or working alongside household staff and external vendors.• Exceptional communication skills, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving abilities.• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple competing priorities.• High emotional intelligence—you read the room, understand nuance, and lead with empathy.• Proven ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times. Benefits, Culture and PerksBenefits and CultureUp to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) Kind Body Fertility Benefits 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match Unlimited PTO Full Access to LinkedIn learning Employee Discounts Perks (HQ Location)Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/ThDog-Friendly office on a Thursday and FridayFree Swag Giveaways Annual Holiday Party Annual Summer Party Invitations to pop-ups and other company events Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages