Senior Executive Assistant, Interactive Graphics, Media & Entertainment

Job Requisition ID #

26WD97942

Position Overview

Autodesk is transforming how the world is designed and made. Within our Interactive Graphics, Media & Entertainment group, we empower customers to communicate ideas, validate designs, and make critical decisions across the entire design & make lifecycle, and partner with the world's leading storytellers and creators pushing the boundary of what's possible.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support a C-level executive. This role goes beyond traditional administrative support-you will act as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and operational backbone to ensure the executive and leadership team operate at peak effectiveness.

This position requires exceptional organizational rigor, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly accountable, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where accuracy is critical.

You will report to our Executive Vice-President, Interactive Graphics, Media & Entertainment, and this position is hybrid, working from our San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the executive's complex calendar, including prioritization, conflict resolution, and strategic time management across global time zones
• Serve as a gatekeeper and advisor on time allocation, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Anticipate needs, identify potential issues, and proactively implement solutions before problems arise
• Prepare the executive for meetings with briefings, agendas, and relevant materials
• Handle highly confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
• Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to drive operating cadence, including leadership meetings, agendas, follow-ups, and communications
• Track action items and ensure timely completion across the leadership team
• Maintain meeting logs, communication channels, and documentation to support organizational clarity
• Provide occasional meeting support (notes, summaries, distribution of materials)
• Lead end-to-end logistical planning and execution of leadership events, including:

• Quarterly leadership team offsites
• Annual Extended Leadership Team (XLT) offsite

• 6+ years of experience supporting C-level executives
• Proven experience managing complex calendars, global travel, and executive operations
• Strong track record of operating in fast-paced, high-demand environments
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience planning and executing large-scale events and offsites