I’m a Creative & Social Media Strategist based in the UAE, with a strong background in marketing, branding, and performance-driven content.
I graduated from a French business school specialized in marketing and work at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and conversion. My expertise lies in helping brands, especially in beauty, wellness, healthcare, fashion and e-commerce build a strong, consistent presence across social platforms while driving real business results.
Customer Service
Customer Support
Email Support
Client Management
Order Management
Technical Support
Method CRM
Visual Design
Branding
Brand Identity
Marketing
Conversion Rate Optimization
Akshay A.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
$15/hr
5.0
15 jobs
I am a multi-skilled digital media professional with expertise across AI Video Production, Creative Strategy, Podcast Management, and Social Media. With 1,000+ short-form videos produced and $10M+ in TikTok Shop sales generated, I combine creativity, strategy and AI to deliver results that matter.
🔹 AI Video Ads & Creative Strategy
I conceptualize and produce high-performing AI video ads built for TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts from creative concept to final export. Leveraging tools like Seedance 2.0, Google Veo 3, Kling AI, HeyGen, ElevenLabs, MidJourney and CapCut, I develop scroll stopping content backed by a performance driven creative strategy that engages, converts and scales.
🔹 Podcast Manager
I oversee the full podcast production pipeline from scheduling guests to editing audio and publishing on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
🔹 Social Media Manager
I plan, create and schedule content that amplifies brand messaging, grows online communities and drives measurable engagement across platforms.
By blending advanced AI with hands on production and creative strategy, I deliver scalable digital solutions that help brands connect authentically and grow.
Open to long-term collaborations, consulting roles and creative projects at the intersection of AI and content.
AI Video Generation
Video Ad
Video Editing & Production
Video Animation
AI Video Generator
Video Ad Campaign
Facebook Ad Campaign
Video Editing
Video Editing Software
Video Color Correction
Video Advertising
AI Image Editing
AI Image Generation
AI Image Generator
Image Editing
Alaina E.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$100/hr
5.0
3 jobs
👋🏼 Hey! My name's Alaina & I'm obsessed with helping DTC brands scale with psychology-driven ad creatives.
2 years of experience in:
- Deep consumer research
- Ideating, scripting & editing UGC ads
- Analyzing and iterating ads based on data
- Finding & managing talented UGC creators
- Leading creative strategy teams & workflows
- Building out funnels with landing pages & email
Proof I can help you:
👉🏼 Partnered with 100+ DTC brands through UGC & creative strategy
👉🏼 Crafted thousands of ad scripts based on consumer psychology
👉🏼 Generated $2.5M+ in revenue for my clients (and counting)
Open to working with clients across all timezones!
(Have experience in American, GST, EU & Australian timezones)
Ready to scale?
Let's chat!
Creative Strategy
Copywriting
Landing Page
Email Copywriting
Sales Copywriting
Direct Response Copywriting
Paid Media
Ad Copy
Ad Creative
Sivenathi M S.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
$50/hr
5.0
1 jobs
Not looking for just another social media manager, huh? 😏
Good. I’m likely not the best fit if you just need someone to “post something nice on Canva and hope for engagement” anyway. I care more about the system behind the content: the audience, the offer, the platform behaviour, the creative angle, and whether the content is actually helping the brand grow.
I’m a creative marketer with 8+ years of experience across Social Media Strategy, Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, Creative Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Growth Strategy, Campaign Management, 360 Marketing, Paid Social, Instagram Marketing, Facebook Marketing, and TikTok Marketing.
I’ve worked across premium destination, lifestyle, tourism, culture and experience-led brands including Saadiyat Island, Al Ain Zoo, Yas Theme Parks, and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, supporting campaigns that have reached millions across social, digital, PR, CRM, paid media, and partner channels.
Now, I also work with AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Canva to speed up strategy, sharpen ideas, build stronger content systems, and help brands move from “we need more posts” to “we know exactly what we’re trying to say, who it’s for, and how it supports growth.”
What I can support you with:
✅ Brand Strategy & Brand Consulting
Clarifying your positioning, messaging, tone of voice, and content direction so your brand feels consistent and commercially aligned.
✅ Social Media Strategy & Content Strategy
Building practical content pillars, platform roles, monthly calendars, campaign themes, and post angles that give your brand structure.
✅ Organic & Paid Social Creative
Developing content ideas, hooks, ad angles, Reels concepts, carousel direction, and paid social creative that feels native, not forced.
✅ Go-to-Market Strategy & Growth Strategy
Supporting launches, new offers, seasonal campaigns, and audience acquisition through clear messaging and channel planning.
✅ Marketing Analytics & Campaign Management
Turning performance data into useful next steps, not vanity-metric reports that no one reads.
✅ Content Creation Support
Captions, content prompts, creative briefs, AI-assisted ideation, and direction for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
Most brands don’t struggle due to lack of lack content, It's because it's not connected to the wider strategy. It just gets posted, but it doesn't build trust, demand, discoverability, or conversion intent.
I’m strategic, but still hands-on. I can help shape the direction, build the plan, write the content, guide the creative, and keep the execution commercially grounded.
So, whether you’re launching something new, trying to grow your online presence, or just tired of not knowing what to post, I'd love to help create a marketing approach that feels clear, manageable, and built with intention.
Creative Strategy
Brand Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Growth Strategy
Social Media Strategy
Brand Consulting
Go-to-Market Strategy
Content Strategy
Content Creation
Gemini
Claude
ChatGPT
Campaign Management
360 Marketing
Paid Social
Marketing Analytics
Canva
Instagram Marketing
Facebook Marketing
TikTok Marketing
Elaine M.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$40/hr
5.0
15 jobs
Senior Creative Lead | Social Media Strategy & Content Production
I help brands build a presence worth following. With over 7 years leading creative and social media projects, a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management, and an experience that spans strategy, design, and production, I bring senior-level thinking to every engagement.
Strategic Brand Development
I do not just manage social media. I architect the creative direction behind it. Working closely with founders, marketing teams, and stakeholders, I develop brand voices, visual identities, and content systems that are built to scale. Every decision is rooted in your business objectives and audience behavior, not guesswork.
Content Production & Creative Direction
I oversee and execute the full content pipeline, from concept to final asset. Whether the deliverable is a campaign, a product launch, or an ongoing content calendar, I bring both the creative vision and the technical execution to make it happen. My production toolkit includes Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Canva, Framer, and CapCut, alongside cutting-edge AI tools including Midjourney, Runway, Veo3, Kling, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, and Getimg.ai.
Platform Growth & Community Leadership
I build audiences, not just followings. Across all social media platforms, I develop strategies that deepen community engagement and turn passive viewers into loyal brand advocates. I manage end-to-end operations using Meta, Metricool, Later, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Mailchimp, Slack, Notion, Monday, and Trello.
Performance Analysis & Optimization
Senior creative work is accountable creative work. I track performance at every stage, analyze what the data is telling us, and make informed decisions that sharpen your strategy over time. From organic content to paid social, I ensure every investment delivers measurable returns.
What You Get When You Work With Me
–Strategic clarity. I align creative output with business goals from day one, so nothing is produced without purpose.
–Creative leadership. I bring a point of view, not just execution. You get a true creative partner, not a task-taker.
–Reliable delivery. I hold myself to the same standard I would expect from any senior hire. Quality, on time, every time.
–Trend awareness. I stay ahead of the curve so your brand stays relevant without chasing noise.
–Clear communication. You are never left wondering where things stand. I keep every project transparent and collaborative.
Most brands look the same. Sound the same. Get ignored the same.
That is exactly the problem I solve.
If you are serious about standing out, send me a message on. One conversation is all it takes to change the direction of your brand entirely.
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Advertisement
Canva
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Video Editing
Virtual Assistance
Content Creation
Adobe Creative Suite
Framer
AI Image Generator
Adobe Illustrator
Video Editing & Production
Kateryna C.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
$25/hr
5.0
4 jobs
I create realistic AI UGC video ads for Meta, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short-form paid social campaigns.
My focus is simple: make AI video look natural, hold attention, and sell the product clearly.
I create AI UGC-style ads, talking head videos, product demos, AI avatars, beauty and wellness ads, ecommerce promos, fashion/lifestyle visuals, captions, hooks, voiceovers, and final edited videos ready for social media.
Most AI videos fail because they look fake after the first few seconds. The face feels off. The movement is stiff. The voice does not match the person. The edit feels like a template.
I focus on realistic skin and lighting, natural movement, clean lip-sync, strong first 3-second hooks, clear product messaging, native UGC-style pacing, and simple calls to action.
If you need AI video content that feels real, looks native to social media, and is built around the product instead of random AI effects, I can help create it.
AI Video Generator
Video Editing
Social Media Content Creation
TikTok Video
Instagram Reels
Short Video
Social Media Video
Creative Direction
Content Creation
Promotional Video
Product Photography
Video Production
AI Image Generation
Ad Creative
Ad Content Creation
Storytelling
Short Video Ad
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