About the role

Who We Are Fueled by passion, KAYALI was founded in 2018 by beauty mogul and fragrance fanatic, Mona Kattan. Translating to ‘my imagination’ in Arabic, KAYALI provides a modern fragrance experience inspired by Mona’s rich Middle Eastern heritage and the art of layering scents to help you create your mood; where sharing scents is a ritual and smelling good is both an act of goodwill and self-love. Mona collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned perfumers and sources the finest ingredients to create unique juices that are infinitely memorable, long-lasting, and cruelty-free. Each luxurious fragrance is an ode to true craftsmanship and tells a special story, from the addictive notes to the multi-faceted jeweled bottles. Our Mission To make everyone feel like the diamond they are! To build a global community of fragrance lovers through the power of scent and by providing them with the most innovative & luxurious fragrances, education and sharing our Middle Eastern fragrance rituals with the world. Summary We are looking for a highly creative and technically skilled Video Editor to join our Content Production team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong passion for storytelling, culture, and technology, with expertise in video editing, photo editing, and AI-supported content creation. You will be responsible for transforming raw footage, photography, and creative assets into high-performing social-first content across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate has a sharp editorial eye, understands fast-moving digital trends, and can blend traditional production craft with social native editing approaches to create standout work at speed. Benefits - Premium Medical/Dental/Vision coverage - Find Your Magic Days - Volunteer Day - Professional Development Days - Birthday leave - Employee discounts Kayali products - Product gifting - Egg Freezing Benefits Kayali is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and upholding an equal employment workplace that is free from discrimination. We hire stellar individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical conditions, disability, or veteran status. If you need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Content Editing & Production

· Edit high-quality video and photo content for social media, campaigns, digital platforms, and brand moments

· Transform raw footage into compelling short-form, long-form, and campaign-ready edits

· Retouch, enhance, and manipulate imagery for social, e-commerce, and marketing use

· Apply colour grading, sound design, subtitles, pacing, and finishing to elevate final outputs

· Create polished final assets optimised for multiple channels and formats

· Work within structured production pipelines, managing versioning, feedback cycles, and multi-format delivery from ingest to final output

· Help elevate a strong, consistent visual house style, translating brand identity into a clear, scalable editing language

AI Content Creation

· Use AI tools to accelerate editing workflows, concept development, image generation, clean-up, upscaling, captioning, and creative experimentation

· Integrate AI-assisted storytelling while maintaining strong brand standards and human creative judgement

Social & Creative Collaboration

· Partner with Social, Brand, Marketing, and Creative teams to interpret briefs and turn ideas into engaging content

· Adapt edits for platform best practices across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Meta and emerging channels

· Stay close to internet culture, editing trends, creator formats, and audience behaviour

· Contribute proactive creative ideas for campaigns, launches, and reactive moments

Asset Management & Optimisation

· Maintain an organised digital asset library across video, photography, graphics, and project files

· Deliver multiple versions, crops, and formats efficiently

· Review content performance and provide recommendations to improve future edits

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Film, Multimedia, Digital Media, or related field preferred

· 4+ years of experience in video editing, photo editing, or multimedia production

· Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence across video, photography, and social content

· Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Illustrator

· Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, composition, and visual trends

· Experience with colour correction, audio mixing, retouching, and finishing

· Familiarity with AI creative tools such as OpenAI tools, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, or similar platforms

· Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects

· Excellent communication and collaborative mindset

· High attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines

Bonus Skills

· Photography or videography shooting experience

· Experience editing creator/influencer content

· Understanding of luxury, beauty, fashion, or lifestyle content standards

· Experience working in a fast-paced in-house brand or agency environment

Responsibilities

Content Editing & Production

• Edit high-quality video and photo content for social media, campaigns, digital platforms, and brand moments

• Transform raw footage into compelling short-form, long-form, and campaign-ready edits

• Retouch, enhance, and manipulate imagery for social, e-commerce, and marketing use

• Apply colour grading, sound design, subtitles, pacing, and finishing to elevate final outputs

• Create polished final assets optimised for multiple channels and formats

• Work within structured production pipelines, managing versioning, feedback cycles, and multi-format delivery from ingest to final output

• Help elevate a strong, consistent visual house style, translating brand identity into a clear, scalable editing language

AI Content Creation

• Use AI tools to accelerate editing workflows, concept development, image generation, clean-up, upscaling, captioning, and creative experimentation

• Integrate AI-assisted storytelling while maintaining strong brand standards and human creative judgement

Social & Creative Collaboration

• Partner with Social, Brand, Marketing, and Creative teams to interpret briefs and turn ideas into engaging content

• Adapt edits for platform best practices across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Meta and emerging channels

• Stay close to internet culture, editing trends, creator formats, and audience behaviour

• Contribute proactive creative ideas for campaigns, launches, and reactive moments

Asset Management & Optimisation

• Maintain an organised digital asset library across video, photography, graphics, and project files

• Deliver multiple versions, crops, and formats efficiently

• Review content performance and provide recommendations to improve future edits

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