Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor (UAE Experience)

Leading Edge; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing and advertising agency in Dubai seeks a Cinematic Videographer and Video Editor with at least 3 years of UAE experience. The candidate will develop storyboards, shoot cinematic footage, and perform editing and color grading. A strong portfolio is essential, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a dynamic environment, requiring proficiency in industry-standard tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional videography & editing experience in the UAE.
• Strong portfolio showcasing cinematic short films or brand stories.
• Excellent communication skills, English required; Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop storyboards and shoot cinematic footage for various media.
• Edit and color grade videos, adding VFX and audio elements.
• Collaborate with account teams to meet project briefs and deadlines.

Skills

Videography

Video Editing

Cinematic Storytelling

Client Collaboration

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Film Production or Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro

Cinema 4D

Cameras: RED, Alexa, Sony FX

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 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).