Shahbaz Ali Shaikh
Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Versatile media professional with 12+ years of experience in video editing, iPhone and broadcast videography, and post-production leadership. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact content across corporate, commercial, and social platforms. Proven ability to lead teams, streamline workflows, and build in-house video departments from scratch.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant Manager - Cinematographer & Editor
Sobha Constructions
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2025 - Current
- Led shoots using iPhones in dynamic construction environments, adhering to HSSE guidelines and capturing ready-to-handover apartments for Sobha Real Estate.
- Developed scripts from technical team inputs, transforming complex content into engaging learning formats for the Sobha Knowledge Portal.
- Directed editors to align visuals with narrative, ensuring cohesive and impactful content delivery.
- Participated in content planning to align scripting with overall learning and portal objectives.
- Refined scripts for clarity and consistency; maintained version control across documentation.
- Coordinated on-site logistics with stakeholders, ensuring safety compliance and production efficiency.
- Managed end-to-end video production — from scripting to delivery — for technical and leadership content.
- Oversaw daily operations of the video content department, ensuring brand alignment and timely delivery.
- Built in-house production team from scratch, including equipment procurement and workflow setup.
- Mentored cross-functional creative team, fostering accountability and innovation.
- Operated and managed audio gear and lighting setups for high-quality on-site capture.
- Negotiated with vendors and service providers to meet project requirements efficiently.
Post Production Supervisor/ Youtube lead Editor
Love Luxury
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Increased YouTube subscriber base by 100,000 within 6 months, demonstrating strong audience engagement and content strategy.
- Boosted video views to 30,000+ through targeted content and effective promotion techniques.
- Edited and enhanced weekly episodes for Love Luxury, delivering high-quality, visually engaging content.
- Collaborated with director to align content with brand goals and creative direction.
- Integrated storytelling techniques and brand elements into edits to boost viewer retention.
- Designed clickable thumbnails tailored to each episode for maximum audience appeal.
- Produced pre-teasers and post-teasers to build anticipation and expand episode reach.
- Created vertical video formats for social platforms, increasing multi-channel engagement.
- Managed production schedules and post-production workflows to ensure timely delivery.
Video Editing Supervisor
Three Sixty Web and Media Services
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Conceptualized promotional content for streaming service campaigns, aligning with platform tone and audience preferences.
- Established efficient file management system for organizing footage, assets, and project files.
- Executed color correction and grading using DaVinci Resolve, integrating end-to-end post-production workflow.
- Created motion graphics, intros, and text animations using templates in Adobe After Effects.
- Managed editing team tasks, assignments, and timelines to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Integrated AI tools into video production, achieving 75%+ workflow efficiency.
- Supported production team during critical moments to maintain shoot continuity and quality standards.
- Collaborated with production team to deliver final product aligned with the company’s creative vision.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for seamless production and timely delivery of creative assets.
Senior Video Editor
McCann Erickson (Craftww)
Mumbai, India
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Created 700+ television commercials for L’Oréal and its subsidiaries.
- Edited 24+ hours of event footage for BMW, receiving 90%+ positive client feedback.
- Edited L’Oréal Brandstorm (Global Marketing Competition) videos in 2020 and 2022.
- Adapted and versioned 1,000+ TV spots for various social media platforms.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams (graphic artists, audio engineers, producers, QC) as Project Manager for Asia-Pacific campaigns, achieving 80% success rate.
- Participated in creative meetings to shape concepts and define project timelines.
- Ensured content compliance with brand guidelines, broadcast standards, and output specifications.
- Devised creative solutions for compliance, editorial, and workflow challenges under tight deadlines.
- Adapted quickly to evolving specifications and stakeholder requirements.
- Reviewed content for quality control, ensuring technical and editorial excellence.
- Delivered fast, high-quality edits with 90%+ stakeholder satisfaction on time-sensitive projects.
- Demonstrated exceptional offline and creative editing skills in high-pressure environments.
Video Editor
Ping Digital Network
Mumbai, India
02.2015 - 06.2017
- Conceptualized the show format for the “Freedom of Expression” web series, shaping its tone and structure from the ground up.
- Edited 500+ food shows for India Food Network, contributing to one of the largest culinary content archives in India.
- Developed the news snippet format for Boom Snips, introducing a faster, more engaging approach to short-form news.
- Collaborated on Food for Cause, a social initiative supporting underprivileged children via Robin Hood Army, combining storytelling with social impact.
- Created branded content for Capital Foods’ recipe campaigns, aligning product storytelling with consumer appeal.
- Delivered 50+ documentary-style news features and series, integrating journalistic storytelling with visual narrative.
Video Editor
Percept Picture Company
Mumbai, India
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Conceptualized promotional content and aftermovies for Sunburn Music Festival campaigns.
- Collaborated on-site at Sunburn Goa 2013, producing live digital content for YouTube and social platforms.
- Developed promotional videos and trailers for Sunburn Goa 2013 from October to December 2013, driving event engagement and online buzz.
Video Editor
Image Devices Pvt. LTd
Mumbai, India
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with the Visual Effects team and Executive Producers on co-branded TV spots for Fox Star Media, ensuring high production value.
- Edited across multiple genres in one-on-one client settings, achieving 80%+ client satisfaction and retention.
- Delivered the promotional video for “Life of Pi Music”, showcasing creative storytelling and advanced editing skills.
- Worked closely with VFX, audio, and online artists to deliver polished, brand-aligned outputs.
- Edited marketing showreels and branded AVs, earning 75%+ approval ratings from clients and stakeholders.
Video Editor
Fine Cut Studio
Mumbai, India
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Organized and logged over 100+ hours of raw footage into structured bins, selecting usable shots for senior editors.
- Digitally sorted files and managed script/storyboard references, ensuring alignment with creative direction and post-production flow.
- Assisted in building rough cuts by assembling sequences based on usability, continuity, and narrative flow.
- Managed technical aspects of final output, including formatting, asset tracking, and version control.
- Reviewed and edited footage by selecting optimal combinations of performance, sequencing, and timing to enhance storytelling.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Film and Television Editing
Digital Academy - The Film School
Mumbai04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary And Higher Secondary Education
Mumbai06.2010
Skills
- iPhone Videography
- Post-Production and Broadcast Operations
- Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop – 2025)
- DaVinci Resolve
- Sound Design & Color Grading
- Video Production Oversight
- Compliance Awareness
- Team Leadership & Training
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability Under Pressure
Websites
Certification
- DaVinci Resolve Fundamentals
- Learning DaVinci Resolve
- Social Media Marketing for Small Business
- Advertising on Facebook
- Advertising on Instagram
- Efficient Time Management
Languages
English, Marathi, Hindi
Native language
Community Service
Al Heera Trust | Bilal Mosque | Mira Road
● Actively Involved in Fund Raising, Daily meals Distribution and Weekly Food Kits Distribution During Covid Lockdown at Community Mosque.
● Scripted and Edited Video for fund raising and social awareness for the Initiative.
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Cinematographer & Editor
Sobha Constructions
03.2025 - Current
Post Production Supervisor/ Youtube lead Editor
Love Luxury
12.2023 - 03.2025
Video Editing Supervisor
Three Sixty Web and Media Services
12.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Video Editor
McCann Erickson (Craftww)
03.2018 - 08.2022
Video Editor
Ping Digital Network
02.2015 - 06.2017
Video Editor
Percept Picture Company
10.2013 - 06.2014
Video Editor
Image Devices Pvt. LTd
01.2012 - 08.2013
Video Editor
Fine Cut Studio
01.2011 - 12.2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Film and Television Editing
Digital Academy - The Film School
Bachelor of Arts - History
Maharashtra State Board of Secondary And Higher Secondary Education
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