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Cinematic Videographer & Video Editor (UAE Experience)
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
Education
Tools
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
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