Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor (UAE Experience)

Job Description

Our client is  looking for a talented Cinematic Videographer + Video Editor who brings both creative vision and technical mastery to produce high impact video content for our agency's clients. 

Job Responsibilities

Concept & Production: Develop storyboards, shoot cinematic footage (DSLR, mirrorless, cinema cameras, gimbal, drone) for commercials, brand films, social media clips, and campaigns.

- Post Production: Edit, color grade, add VFX/Motion Graphics, mix audio (SFX, music, voiceover) using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro (Mac).

- Client Collaboration: Work closely with account/strategy teams to understand briefs, deliver assets on tight deadlines, and incorporate feedback.

- Asset Management: Organize raw footage, maintain project files, backup and archive final deliverables.

- Stay Current: Keep up with industry trends, new tools, and best practices in cinematic storytelling and socialmedia video formats.

Required Skills & Experience

- 3+ years of professional videography & editing experience *in the UAE.

- Strong portfolio showcasing cinematic short films, brand stories, or agency work.

- Proficiency with:

- Cameras: RED, Alexa, Sony FX, Canon EOS C, DJI Ronin/Drone.

- Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects / Audition.

- Color Grading: DaVinci Resolve (preferred) or Adobe Premiere.

- Motion Graphics: After Effects, Cinema 4D (bonus).

- Experience working in a Marketing / Advertising Agency environment.

- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and handle pressure.

- Excellent communication skills (English; Arabic a plus).

Preferred Qualification

Degree in Film Production, Visual Communication, or related field.

- Knowledge of social media video specs (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts).

- Familiarity with SEO & thumbnail design.

- Experience with project management tools (Asana, Trello) and cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, Vimeo).