I'm a creative and professional Senior Video Editor/Animator with 16+ years of experience across international companies. I lead end-to-end video production, from concept and storyboarding through editing, animation, and finishing, using industry-standard tools like Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects to bring visions to life. I excel at collaborating with clients, directors, and production teams to deliver high-quality content for multiple platforms. I'm driven by growth—for myself and the teams I work with—and I consistently strive to optimize workflows, maintain quality, and translate creative ideas into compelling final outputs.

Roland Younes

I'm a creative and professional Senior Video Editor/Animator with 16+ years of experience across international companies. I lead end-to-end video production, from concept and storyboarding through editing, animation, and finishing, using industry-standard tools like Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects to bring visions to life. I excel at collaborating with clients, directors, and production teams to deliver high-quality content for multiple platforms. I'm driven by growth—for myself and the teams I work with—and I consistently strive to optimize workflows, maintain quality, and translate creative ideas into compelling final outputs.

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I’m a creative and professional Senior Video Editor/Animator with 16+ years of experience across international companies. I lead end-to-end video production, from concept and storyboarding through editing, animation, and finishing, using industry-standard tools like Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects to bring visions to life.

I excel at collaborating with clients, directors, and production teams to deliver high-quality content for multiple platforms. I’m driven by growth—for myself and the teams I work with—and I consistently strive to optimize workflows, maintain quality, and translate creative ideas into compelling final outputs.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Video Editor – Post Production Producer at Captains Film, KSA
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead post-production workflows across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with client expectations and deadlines. Coordinate between editors, animators, and production teams to streamline post-production processes and optimize efficiency. Oversee editing, color grading, finishing, and maintain consistent visual and technical standards. Manage project timelines from offline edits to final output formats. Collaborate closely with directors, producers, and clients to translate creative vision into final content. Supervise media management, formatting, and delivery specifications across platforms. Implement structured workflows and best practices to improve turnaround time and team productivity. Provide creative and technical guidance to junior editors and team members.
Senior Video Editor/Animator at Create Agency | Fully seconded at Public Investment Funds, KSA
February 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Create engaging highlight reels and retrospective videos for major sports events including ATP tennis, Formula 1, Formula E, and E360. Produce and direct all materials related to the Private Sector Forum - PIF 2024, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand guidelines. Manage video production teams from storyboarding and scripting to post-production and final delivery formats. Translate client ideas creatively into final outputs, ensuring client satisfaction and retention. Oversee video projects from conception to final edit, collaborating with Art Directors and designers to maintain high quality standards. Provide technical support and advice to clients on aesthetic and technical aspects of reproducing artwork and brand imagery. Edited a significant volume of videos, exceeding 50 projects from start to finish.
Senior Video Editor – Post-production Producer at Made In Saudi Films, KSA
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Editing and post-producing major projects such as Formula E, KitKat, SAL Brand Campaign, BSF National Day, KUDU, Mobily, Inma Bank, and more. Managed projects from start to finish, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction. Created and maintained production schedules; coordinated with team members and stakeholders. Estimated project costs and managed budgets to optimize resources. Communicated with clients regularly to understand requirements and provide updates. Assigned tasks and managed workloads for the production team; ensured productivity and efficiency. Ensured quality control of deliverables and addressed challenges. Collaborated with stakeholders, including directors, producers, and clients, to achieve project objectives. Handled legal and administrative tasks related to project contracts, permissions, and copyright issues. Developed post-production strategies to enhance efficiency and maintain quality standards.
Senior Video Editor Freelancer at Freelancer
January 1, 2022 - Present
Provided editing services for a diverse range of clients and projects, including KitKat, McDonald’s, Dewar's Live True, Fairy mileage Tunisia, STC - M5, and Al Walimah Rice. Collaborated closely with clients to understand their vision and deliver high-quality edited content. Efficiently managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Maintained effective communication with clients throughout the editing process to address feedback and make necessary revisions. Used creative editing techniques to enhance storytelling and visual impact across each project. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability across brands and industries to achieve desired outcomes.
Senior Video Editor – Postproduction Producer at Nested VFX, UAE
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Senior Video Editor and Postproduction Producer contributing to VFX-heavy projects. Led post-production tasks, coordinated with editors and VFX teams, and ensured workflows were efficient and aligned with client requirements. Maintained quality across offline edits, color grading, finishing, and final outputs, while mentoring junior team members.
Video Editor – Postproduction Supervisor at AD - Dimensions, UAE
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Editing and supervising postproduction across multiple projects. Managed timelines, editors, and producers; maintained consistent quality and delivery to clients; collaborated with directors and production teams to translate creative concepts into final outputs; ensured media management and project documentation.
Machine Room Operator at VTR Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Machine room operator supporting video tape operations and technical duties in a broadcast environment.
Junior Video Editor, Postproduction Assistant at 3rd Eye FX, Lebanon
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Provided support as junior editor and postproduction assistant; contributed to project edits and workflow.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia at Antonine University, Lebanon
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services