Short Video Director & Editor

Refine Home; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work visa support

Job summary

Refine Home in Dubai seeks an experienced video producer to shoot and edit short-form content centered on people, design, and home furnishing.

You will develop shooting plans, guide on-camera talent, and collaborate with post-production to deliver high-quality footage.

The role requires strong storytelling, familiarity with social platforms, and the ability to adapt visuals to trends while maintaining brand tone.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on video shooting and editing experience.
• Proficient with mainstream camera gear and lighting setups.
• English communication skills; Chinese or Arabic is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Create shooting plans from scripts or briefs and guide on-camera talent.
• Use lighting, composition, and camera language to elevate visuals.
• Collaborate with post-production and content teams to deliver footage.
• Monitor trends and adjust shooting style accordingly.
• Oversee full-cycle production from concept to final delivery.
• Adapt content for platforms like TikTok, Xiaohongshu, Instagram Reels.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Lighting setups

Visual storytelling

English communication

Tools

CapCut

Jianying

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for short-form video shooting, mainly focused on people-based content with strong aesthetic and trending style (e.g., TikTok / Xiaohongshu formats)
• Independently create shooting plans based on scripts or creative briefs; effectively guide on-camera talent
• Use lighting, composition, and camera language to enhance visual quality and atmosphere
• Collaborate closely with the post-production/content team to deliver usable and high-quality footage
• Keep up with short-form video trends and optimize shooting style accordingly
• Maintain and manage shooting equipment; handle on-site technical issues when needed
• Creative Content Strategy Direction (Preferred but not mandatory):
• Develop and execute a daily video content strategy focused on interior design and home furnishing
• Participate in scriptwriting and concept development; turn complex design ideas into visually impactful, easy-to-digest short videos
• Provide creative direction to photographers and on-camera staff, ensuring the content matches brand tone
• Oversee full-cycle production: from concept to final content delivery (video, image, script)
• Research design trends and consumer preferences; constantly refine creative approach
• Adapt content to various social media platforms (TikTok, Xiaohongshu, Instagram Reels, etc.)
• Monitor video performance (views, engagement, conversion) and offer optimization suggestions

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has 2+ years of hands‑on experience in video shooting & editing (experience with people-centered content is preferred)
• Proficient in using mainstream camera gear, lighting setups; visual art or design background is a plus
• Skilled in CapCut, Jianying, Adobe Premiere, or similar editing tools
• Strong sense of pacing and visual storytelling; familiar with social platform content logic
• Passionate about design, lifestyle, and home-related content (industry experience is a bonus)
• Good English communication skills; Chinese or Arabic is a strong plus

What We Offer:

• A stable, growing brand platform with structured content strategy and full team support
• End-to-end content ownership with opportunities for diverse creative projects
• Cross-functional team collaboration (Marketing, Design, Branding)
• Work visa support and office based in Dubai Production City