Posted:
11/17/2025, 8:03:00 AM
Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Our Company
Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe’s all about. We give everyone—from emerging artists to global brands—everything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences! We’re passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours!
The Opportunity
The Executive Assistant provides strategic and high-level administrative support to executive leadership, enabling operational excellence and efficient business execution. This role is both tactical and strategic—balancing daily coordination with long-term planning, process improvement, and relationship management. The EA acts as a trusted advisor and operations partner, ensuring that leaders’ time and focus are directed toward the highest business priorities.
What You'll Do
Strategic & Operational Support
Anticipate executive needs and proactively align schedules, priorities, and resources to meet organizational goals.
Partner with leadership on business rhythms, including staff meetings, all-hands, and team offsites—driving agenda design, action tracking, and follow-through.
Provide insight and recommendations to improve team processes, communication flows, and overall operational efficiency.
Prepare and synthesize materials for executive reviews, leadership meetings, and presentations.
Collaborate with finance, communications, and HR business partners on planning, budgeting, and organizational communications.
Executive Partnership
Serve as an extension of the executive—representing their priorities, voice, and decisions across internal and external engagements.
Manage sensitive information with the utmost discretion and handle complex, confidential matters with judgment and professionalism.
Act as a culture and communications hub for the organization, driving engagement and alignment across distributed teams.
Administrative Excellence
Provide comprehensive calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, and event logistics for executives and their teams.
Coordinate cross-functional projects, ensuring deliverables and deadlines are met with precision.
Maintain and continuously refine administrative processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency across the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, other Executive Assistants, and external partners to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
Partner with business unit and operations teams to execute initiatives and drive results that impact both the immediate organization and related teams across Adobe.
What You Need to Succeed
10+ years of administrative experience, including 4+ years supporting executive leadership (VP level or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment with limited direction.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and take initiative.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with proven diplomacy and professionalism across all levels of an organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools (Outlook, Teams, Confluence, Workday, etc.); familiarity with Adobe tools a plus.
Demonstrated ability to influence culture and contribute to organizational success beyond administrative duties.
What Makes You Successful
You think strategically while executing flawlessly.
You operate with grace under pressure and navigate ambiguity with sound judgment.
You are a trusted partner who amplifies leadership impact and strengthens team connectivity.
You bring curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement to every aspect of administrative operations.
At Adobe, for sales roles starting salaries are expressed as total target compensation (TTC = base + commission), and short-term incentives are in the form of sales commission plans. Non-sales roles starting salaries are expressed as base salary and short-term incentives are in the form of the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).
In addition, certain roles may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of a new hire equity award.
State-Specific Notices:
California:
Fair Chance Ordinances
Adobe will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
Colorado:
Application Window Notice
If this role is open to hiring in Colorado (as listed on the job posting), the application window will remain open until at least the date and time stated above in Pacific Time, in compliance with Colorado pay transparency regulations. If this role does not have Colorado listed as a hiring location, no specific application window applies, and the posting may close at any time based on hiring needs.
Massachusetts:
Massachusetts Legal Notice
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more.
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Website: https://www.adobe.com/
Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1982
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown
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