Ajoy Saha
Apr 21, 2025
Hire a great creative in 24 hours — a simple guide for UAE businesses
Need content fast? Long email chains and vague quotes slow everything down. This guide shows you the easy way to brief, hire, and launch with a verified freelancer or small agency — without the big-agency hassle.
Why use Swishr
Swishr gives you a short list of verified creatives with clear prices and real work you can see.
Search by skill: video editors, designers, photographers, social managers, DJs, podcast studios, and more.
Check portfolios, reviews, delivery times, and verification/licensing badges.
Book, chat, share files, and pay in one place — all in AED with proper invoices.
What to put in your brief (copy this)
A clear brief = faster, better work.
Goal: What are you trying to achieve? (e.g., “promote new menu” or “sell 20 tickets”)
Deliverables: What do you need? (e.g., “3 IG Reels, 15–30s each, 9:16”)
Brand assets: Logo, colors, fonts, examples you like.
Tone & audience: Friendly, premium, playful? Who are we speaking to?
Timing: Start date, draft date, final date.
How you’ll judge success: Views, saves, clicks, bookings, footfall.
Where it’s used: Social only, ads, website, in-store screens.
On-site details (if shooting): Address, access contact, parking.
Compliance: Any approvals or license needs.
Tip: Add a 30-second screen recording or phone video walking through the brief. It helps a lot.
Simple packages & starter budgets
(Actual quotes depend on scope and talent. These are ballparks to help you plan.)
Launch Pack (AED 2,500–7,500): 1 promo video + 10 photos + 3 caption options + thumbnail.
Always-On Social (AED 4,000–12,000/month): 8–16 posts or videos per month.
UGC Ads Sprint (AED 3,000–9,000): 6 short ad-style clips with hooks and captions.
Podcast Mini (AED 2,000–6,000/episode): Full edit + 3 short clips + cover art.
On Swishr, packages show what’s included, delivery times, and how many revisions you get — so there’s less back-and-forth.
How to pick the right person (quick checks)
Relevant work: Do they have examples like what you need?
Clear process: Do they state timelines and revision rules on their profile?
Trust signals: Verified badge, reviews, and results (“sold out,” “+30% saves,” etc.).
Shortlist 2–3, do a 15-minute call with each, then book one.
How to run the project smoothly
Draft dates: “First cut by Day 3, thumbnails by Day 4.”
Feedback window: “We’ll reply within 24 hours so we stay on schedule.”
File names: Keep it simple (e.g.,
brand_video_v1,v2_final).Keep approvers to two people: the brand owner and marketing lead. More people = slower.
Payments, paperwork, and rights
Milestones: Use escrow at checkout.
Invoices: Get official AED invoices for finance.
Usage rights: Agree where and how long you’ll use the content (social, ads, website).
Licensing: If your project needs a licensed pro, look for Swishr Verified badges.
Privacy: Use an NDA for sensitive shoots or product launches.
All of this is handled inside one Swishr booking.
Launch and measure
Schedule posts or ads and pin the main piece.
Track the first-week numbers (views, saves, clicks, leads, bookings).
Make a one-page note: what worked, what to change, two ideas for next time.
If it’s working, turn it into a 30-day retainer to keep momentum.
24-hour checklist
Post your brief on Swishr.
Shortlist 3 profiles and book 15-minute calls.
Pick one and confirm scope, dates, and price.
Upload your brand assets.
Set payment milestones and revision rules.
Kick off and share 1–2 reference examples.
Approve drafts, schedule posts, go live.
Review results and plan the next batch.
Bottom line
You don’t need weeks of quotes and meetings. You need a clear brief, one trusted creative, and a simple path to approval. Swishr gives you all three — fast.
Need content this week? Post your brief on Swishr and hire today.
