Photographer

UAEU; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University seeks a qualified Photographer for Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology to create high-quality visuals for events, research, visits, and promotional materials.

The role requires a strong portfolio, experience with professional cameras and editing software, and ability to work flexible hours for after-hours events and travel within the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Proven professional photography experience in corporate, academic, or government settings.
• Strong knowledge of cameras, lighting, composition, and techniques.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Lightroom.

Responsibilities

• Capture professional photographs of events, conferences, workshops, meetings, official visits, and Center activities.
• Photograph research projects, laboratories, facilities, equipment, plants, and other scientific activities as required.
• Produce high-quality images for the Center’s website, social media, newsletters, reports, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Edit and enhance photographs while maintaining professional quality and accuracy.
• Organize, label, store, and maintain the Center’s digital photo archive.
• Coordinate with Administration and Communications teams regarding photography requirements and schedules.
• Ensure photography equipment is available, maintained, and ready for use.

Skills

Photography

Event photography

Photo editing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

DSLR cameras

Job description

Job description

Job Description

Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology is seeking a qualified Photographer to produce high-quality photography and visual content for the Center’s events, activities, research projects, official visits, social media platforms, publications, and promotional materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a professional photographer, preferably in a corporate, academic, or government environment.
• Strong knowledge of professional cameras, lighting, composition, and photography techniques.
• Proficiency in photo-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel and cover events outside normal working hours when required.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating professional photography skills.

Experience/Skills

• Capture professional photographs of events, conferences, workshops, meetings, official visits, and Center activities.
• Photograph research projects, laboratories, facilities, equipment, plants, and other scientific activities as required.
• Produce high-quality images for the Center’s website, social media, newsletters, reports, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Edit and enhance photographs while maintaining professional quality and accuracy.
• Organize, label, store, and maintain the Center’s digital photo archive.
• Coordinate with the Administration and Communications teams regarding photography requirements and schedules.
• Ensure appropriate photography equipment is available, maintained, and ready for use.
• Support the development of visual content for special campaigns and institutional events.
• Ensure photographs are taken in accordance with UAEU policies and applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other photography and visual-content duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Photography, Media, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a professional photographer, preferably in a corporate, academic, or government environment.
• Strong knowledge of professional cameras, lighting, composition, and photography techniques.
• Proficiency in photo-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel and cover events outside normal working hours when required.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating professional photography skills.