Lead Video Editor

Lead Video Editor

Location: Dubai, UAE (Full-Time, In-House)
Company: INNOVEX AGENCY

About INNOVEX AGENCY

INNOVEX Agency is a leading Dubai-based creative and marketing agency specializing in commercial videography, photography, 3D and CGI production, branding, website development, and social media management.
We create high-end visual content for luxury, lifestyle, real estate, automotive, fashion, and government clients across the GCC.

Position Overview

INNOVEX Agency is seeking a Lead Video Editor — a highly skilled, visionary, and technically advanced professional responsible for overseeing all post-production activities across the agency.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai.
The ideal candidate will lead and mentor the in-house post-production team and manage remote editors and motion designers, while personally contributing to editing, color grading, and delivery of top-tier visual content.

You will work closely with the Creative Director and Head of Production to ensure a seamless transition between production and post-production — analyzing storyboards, creative briefs, and visuals to maintain INNOVEX’s high storytelling and aesthetic standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire post-production department (in-house and remote), including editors, colorists, photo editors, VFX artists, and motion designers.
• Participate in creative planning, offering expert input on storyboards, visual style, pacing, and edit flow with the Creative Director and Head of Production.
• Hands-on editing, color grading, and mastering using DaVinci Resolve and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Manage efficient file and project organization using Google Drive, ensuring structured folder systems, backups, and asset versioning.
• Review, critique, and approve all final outputs to ensure visual consistency, narrative flow, and technical excellence.
• Integrate AI-driven creative tools (Runway ML, Pika Labs, Midjourney, Sora, ChatGPT, etc.) into workflows to enhance creativity and efficiency.
• Stay current with AI trends, emerging post-production technologies, and industry innovations.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure creative alignment from shoot to final edit.
• Mentor and train the editing and animation team to strengthen technical and storytelling capabilities.
• Ensure on-time project delivery that meets client expectations and INNOVEX quality standards.

Requirements

• Fluent in English (Arabic proficiency preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in post-production, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced expertise in:
• DaVinci Resolve (editing, color grading, mastering, delivery)
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Strong working knowledge of AI creative tools (Runway ML, Pika Labs, Midjourney, Sora, ChatGPT).
• Proven ability to manage in-house and remote teams.
• Exceptional storytelling instincts, timing, and visual rhythm.
• Strong organizational skills with experience in Google Drive file management.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Working Hours & Schedule

• Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (UAE time)
• Schedule: Alternating weekly structure
• Week 1 → 5 working days
• Week 2 → 6 working days
• Then repeats (5 / 6 / 5 / 6 pattern).

Employment Benefits & Provisions

INNOVEX Agency provides a comprehensive employment package that includes:

• Annual round-trip flight ticket to home country.
• Employment Visa & Residency processing and renewal.
• Medical Insurance (private coverage).
• Government Insurance as required by UAE labor law.
• Company SIM card with active calls & data plan.
• Access to licensed creative software subscriptions (DaVinci Resolve Studio, Adobe Creative Cloud, AI tools).
• Company equipment & device (high-performance editing workstation, monitor, and peripherals).
• Professional development support through workshops and AI-tool training.

Why Join INNOVEX?

• Join a multicultural, high-performance creative team in one of Dubai’s most forward-thinking agencies.
• Lead and shape the creative and technical direction of major regional brands.
• Access cutting-edge technology, AI tools, and state-of-the-art post-production facilities.
• Be part of a company redefining the standards of storytelling, innovation, and visual excellence in the GCC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• How would you rate your proficiency in DaVinci Resolve?

☐ Beginner
☐ Intermediate
☐ Advanced
☐ Expert

• How would you rate your proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro?

☐ Beginner
☐ Intermediate
☐ Advanced
☐ Expert

• How would you rate your proficiency in Adobe After Effects?

☐ Beginner
☐ Intermediate
☐ Advanced
☐ Expert

• Have you used AI-based software or platforms*(e.g., Runway ML, Pika Labs, Midjourney, Sora, Kaiber, etc.) in video or image generation?
• ⁠Have you managed or led a team of video editors, photo editors, or motion designers before?

☐ Yes
☐ No

• If yes, how many team members did you manage and what were your responsibilities?
• ⁠Are you familiar with creating mood boards, visual directions, and reference guides for post-production projects?

☐ Yes
☐ No

• What is your expected monthly salary (AED)?
• Please attach a link to your portfolio

Experience:

• Video editing and post production?: 4 years (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)
• Fluent Arabic (Preferred)