Job Description

Job Title: Senior Commercial Videographer -- Onsite (Dubai)

Location:

Dubai, UAE -- Permanent

Reports to:

Head of Production

Employment Type:

Full-time

Overview

We're hiring a truly exceptional, cinematic Commercial Videographer who have hands on experience in

Real Estate

based in Dubai -- someone who creates high-impact property films that sell. This is a senior, hands-on role: you will lead on-location shoots across Dubai, capture cinematic walkthroughs, aerials and lifestyle footage, and deliver polished, conversion-focused video assets for listings, brand campaigns and social channels. We want a show-stopper -- a visual storyteller with deep technical craft, an impeccable eye for composition, and the ability to turn any property into aspirational content.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end video production for real estate: creative concept ? pre-production ? shooting on-location ? post-production ? delivery. Shoot cinematic property walkthroughs, aerial/drone sequences, neighborhood b-roll, agent/interview pieces, staged lifestyle content and virtual tour videos. Produce multi-format deliverables: full-length property films (2-5 min), short reels/shorts (15-60s), listing clips, testimonial videos, and social ad edits. Operate and maintain professional camera kits, gimbals, sliders, lighting and audio; plan and execute drone flights where required. Direct on-camera talent (agents, influencers, presenters), coordinate with stylists and staging teams to achieve the desired look. Color grade, mix audio, and apply finishing touches to deliver broadcast-quality masters (DaVinci Resolve/Premiere Pro/After Effects). Create social cutdowns, thumbnails and motion-graphics overlays (floorplans, pricing, call-to-action) optimized for each platform. Manage media assets: organize footage, backup originals, maintain asset library and version control. Work closely with Marketing, Sales and Operations to plan shoot schedules and meet time-to-market SLAs. Ensure all shoots comply with local regulations (location permits, drone regulations, property access) and maintain safety on set. Train and mentor junior videographers / freelance camera crew when required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

5+ years

professional videography experience with a strong portfolio of

real estate

and property films. Proven ability to produce cinematic, high-converting real-estate videos (links to produced work required). Deep technical expertise: DSLR / mirrorless cinema cameras (Canon/RED/Sony/Blackmagic), pro lenses, gimbals (Ronin), sliders, LED lighting, shotgun and lavalier audio.

Drone operation experience

-- GCAA/authorized drone license and insurance preferred (or willingness to obtain). Advanced post-production skills: Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve (color grading), After Effects (motion graphics). Final Cut Pro experience acceptable. Strong understanding of framing, lighting for interiors, HDR exposure, bracketed exposures for interiors and effective use of natural light. Proficient with LUTs, LOG workflows, stabilization and tailoring exports for web/social (adaptive bitrates, aspect ratios). Experience producing virtual tour content / Matterport / 360 capture is a plus. Solid project & time management skills; able to handle multiple shoots and deliverables under tight deadlines. Excellent communication and client-facing skills -- comfortable briefing agents, influencers and clients on set. Fluent English (verbal & written); Arabic or Russian is an advantage for Dubai market.

Equipment & Technical Knowledge (expected)

Professional cameras: Sony/Canon/Blackmagic/RED experience. Gimbal/stabilizer operation (DJI Ronin / Zhiyun), sliders, tripods. Drone platforms (DJI Mavic / Phantom / Inspire) and safe flight planning. LED lighting kits (Aputure etc.) and grip basics for interiors. Audio: shotgun mics, lavaliers, portable recorders (Zoom/RODE). Editing: Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve; Motion graphics: After Effects. File management: NAS, external SSD workflows, archiving, proxies. Color grading and delivery: broadcast-safe masters, social formats, compression for web.

KPIs / Success Metrics

Turnaround: Final master + social cuts delivered within agreed SLA (e.g., 48-72 hours for short edits, 5-7 days for full films). Asset output: # of property films & social assets produced per month (target set with manager). Engagement: View / watch-time / engagement uplift on listing videos and social posts. Client satisfaction: positive feedback from agents/clients at handover. Production quality: minimal rework requests; adherence to brand guidelines. Compliance: 100% shoots with required permits and safety checklists.

Personal Attributes

Highly creative with a cinematic eye, strong storytelling instincts and attention to detail. Calm under pressure, reliable, punctual and professional on client-facing shoots. Problem-solver: able to adapt lighting and camera plans to tight or challenging spaces. Collaborative: works well with staging, marketing, agents, and content teams. Ownership mindset: cares for gear, backups and the final product.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. Full-time, onsite role in Dubai -- local work authorization required (or sponsor via company). Company gear allowance / budget and support for drone licensing (if needed). Opportunity to work on high-value listings, brand campaigns and influencer collaborations. Health benefits, leave, and professional development support.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,500.00 - AED5,000.00 per month