Executive Assistant - Product Design

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.<br><br>Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.</p></div><h3 data-path-to-node="2"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Who You Are</strong></span></h3> <p data-path-to-node="3">You are a proactive, highly organized <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="38">Executive Assistant</strong> who thrives in fast-paced environments. Reporting directly to the <strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="124">VP of Design</strong>, you act as a strategic partner to help the Product Design Department operate at its best. You are a master of complex scheduling, a calm presence under pressure, and a partner who takes pride in bringing order to complexity and anticipating needs before they are voiced.</p> <h3 data-path-to-node="5"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">What You’ll Do</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Executive Partnership:</strong> Serve as the primary administrative partner to the VP of Design, while coordinating priorities for leaders across Industrial Design, UX, and Research.</li> <li data-path-to-node="6,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Calendar Coordination:</strong> Manage complex calendars and schedule high-priority design critiques, executive reviews, and cross-functional syncs across multiple time zones.</li> <li data-path-to-node="6,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Research Ops Support:</strong> Own the logistics for customer research and usability studies, including participant tracking, confirmations, and day-of execution.</li> <li data-path-to-node="6,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Documentation Decks:</strong> Assist in organizing high-stakes presentation decks for executive reviews; capture structured notes and track action items to maintain team momentum.</li> <li data-path-to-node="6,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Department Organization:</strong> Oversee the general organization and administrative needs of the product design organization; plan team All Hands, workshops, and celebrations.</li> <li data-path-to-node="6,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="6,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Travel On-site Support:</strong> Travel <strong data-path-to-node="6,5,0" data-index-in-node="33">10–15%</strong> to support off-site research sessions, field visits, and team events.</li> </ul> <h3 data-path-to-node="8"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">What You Bring</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">4–7 years of EA experience</strong>, supporting executive-level stakeholders in a fast-growing tech or corporate environment.</li> <li data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mastery of Google Workspace</strong> (G-Suite) and complex, multi-time-zone scheduling.</li> <li data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="9,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Adaptive Work Style:</strong> Ability to quickly learn and navigate the unique workflows and cadences of a creative depar ... (truncated, view full listing at source)