Executive Assistant to the Founder & CEO
ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a rockstar Executive Assistant who’s more than just a calendar ninja or task tick-off-er. You’ll be the right hand to the Founder & CEO of Dezu (Design EdTech) and Studio Dezu (Branding & Design Consultancy) — managing time, projects, clients, chaos, and conversations, while helping scale ideas into execution. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that creativity meets structure, deadlines are never missed, and high-stakes decisions are backed by seamless operations. You’ll thrive here if you love design, storytelling, smart people, solving problems, managing moving parts, and making the impossible feel easy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE (For the Founder) Manage the founder’s daily calendar , schedule, travel, and task priorities. Prep briefs, decks, or notes before key meetings (internal or client). Maintain confidentiality, manage personal-professional overlaps smartly. Be the sounding board, fire-diffuser, and follow-up finisher. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Track and manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables across all branding, UI/UX, and strategy projects. Organise weekly team stand-ups, assign tasks via ClickUp/Notion/Slack, and ensure execution flow. Flag bottlenecks and reallocate resources to keep projects moving smoothly. CLIENT COORDINATION Own communication with clients for updates, approvals, and feedback follow-ups. Set up calls, share Loom walkthroughs, and send weekly status reports. Ensure Studio Dezu’s client experience feels smart, timely, and top-notch. WORKFLOW OPTIMISATION AND SUPPORT Build and improve systems for task management, internal processes, and documentation. Set up basic automation via Zapier/ClickUp/Google Forms/Slack etc. Help standardize proposal templates, feedback forms, onboarding docs. YOU'LL FIT RIGHT IN IF YOU... Have 2–5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Project Manager , or Client Success Manager (agency/startup background is a big plus). (Freshers are also welcome to apply) Are fluent in tools like Notion, Google Suite, Slack, Figma (basic), Canva, ClickUp/Trello/Asana, and Zoom. Can multitask without panic, organize without micromanaging, and communicate like a pro. Understand timelines in creative businesses (branding, design, UI/UX). Are assertive, thoughtful, proactive, and kind. Bonus: witty and warm. YOU'LL GET TO... Work directly with the founder on scaling two growing creative companies. Be a key player in building the next-gen design education platform and a world-class design agency. Learn about design, storytelling, startup strategy, branding, and operations. Be part of a small, passionate, high-output team with big goals. LOCATION: Based in Hyderabad, Telangana (Hybrid) TYPE: Full-time (Flexible working hours with weekly check-ins and clear KPIs) COMPENSATION: 3-6 LPA Based on experience + performance bonuses + growth-based role evolution (this is a role that can grow into Chief of Staff) HOW TO APPLY Write us a short note (max 300 words) telling us: Why you’d love this role Your strongest superpower in managing chaos A project you’ve managed end-to-end with impact Email us at: [insert email] with the subject: “Your Next EA is Ready” to admin@studiodezu.com Show more Show less