Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor (UAE Experience)

leading-edge; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge in the UAE seeks a talented Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor to craft high-impact content for clients. You will shoot with cinema cameras, edit with industry tools, and collaborate with accounts to deliver on tight deadlines across brand films and social campaigns.

The role requires a strong portfolio, 3+ years of UAE experience, and fluency in English; Arabic is a plus. Onsite/hybrid work policies apply within the UAE.

Qualifications

• Degree in Film Production, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Strong portfolio showing cinematic shorts or brand work.
• 3+ years of videography/editing in the UAE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Concept & Production: develop storyboards and shoot cinematic footage for commercials, brand films, social clips, and campaigns.
• Post Production: edit, color grade, add VFX/Motion Graphics, mix audio using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro.
• Client Collaboration: work with accounts/strategy to meet briefs and deadlines.
• Asset Management: organize raw footage, manage project files, backup final deliverables.
• Stay Current: follow industry trends, new tools, and best practices in cinematic storytelling and social formats.

Skills

Cinematic videography

Video editing

Storyboarding

English communication

Education

Degree in Film Production or Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Cinema 4D

DSLR / Mirrorless / Cinema Cameras

DJI Drone

Gimbal

Job description

Job Title: Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor (UAE Experience)

Location: UAE (Onsite / Hybrid as per company policy)

Experience: Minimum 3+ years in the UAE

Industry: Marketing / Advertising Agency

Job Description

Our client islooking 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).