Assistant (Interior Design and Holiday Home operation support)

Prime Residences Holiday Homes LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Personal and Operations Assistant. You will manage the setup and operation of new apartments, ensuring a high standard of guest accommodation. The ideal candidate has experience in interior design or property operations, excellent organizational skills, and must be fluent in English. A valid UAE driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in interior design, furnishing, or property operations (formal degree not required).
• Fluent English (spoken and written); Arabic is a strong plus.
• Must have UAE experience and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the complete furnishing and interior setup of new apartments.
• Coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Overseeing professional photo and video shoots.
• Managing all administrative duties such as maintaining records and scheduling.
• Preparing spaces for photography and guest stays.
• Overseeing photo and video shoots.

Skills

Interior design experience

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

UAE experience

Tools

MS Office

Google Sheets

Job description

We are looking for a highly capable, reliable, and organised Personal and Operations Assistant to work directly with the company owner.

This is a hands‑on, multi‑dimensional role that combines interior design coordination, operational support, and administrative management.

The ideal candidate is someone who can take initiative, manage multiple responsibilities independently, and ensure that every apartment and project is completed to the highest standard.

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Detailed Responsibilities

We are seeking an assistant who can take full ownership of our apartment setup and day‑to‑day operations.

You will be deeply involved in every stage of the process, from the initial design and furnishing to guest experience and ongoing operations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the complete furnishing and interior setup of new apartments, from design planning to full installation and final presentation.
• Selecting and purchasing all required materials, furniture, decor, and accessories, ensuring quality, functionality, aesthetic consistency and cost efficiency.
• Coordinating with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of all tasks.
• Supervising on‑site works, installations, and styling to make sure each apartment is perfectly completed and guest‑ready.
• Receiving deliveries, unpacking, arranging, and preparing spaces for photography and guest stays.
• Overseeing professional photo and video shoots, providing creative direction to photographers and videographers to achieve excellent results, making every apartment spotless for the photoshoots.
• Ensuring each apartment is fully equipped, clean, and prepared with everything necessary for high‑quality guest accommodation.
• Supporting coordination with housekeeping, verifying cleaning quality, and handling on‑site situations or emergencies when required.
• Managing all administrative duties such as maintaining records, purchase tracking, invoices, inventories, and scheduling to ensure smooth communication across departments.

Skills

• Previous experience in interior design, furnishing, or property operations (formal degree not required).
• Excellent organisational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); Arabic is a strong plus.
• Practical, hands‑on attitude with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using computers and productivity tools (MS Office, Google Sheets, etc.).
• Must have UAE experience and a valid driving licence.