Frontend Developer (AI Pilot) - Part-Time Remote

About Mindrift & The Tendem Project

Mindrift is a platform connecting specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe. The Tendem project (https://tendem.ai/) focuses on a hybrid AI + human environment for building high-quality websites.

About the Role

This is a freelance role for the Tendem project. As a Frontend Developer, also referred to as an "AI Pilot" at Mindrift, you will collaborate with AI agents to build, refine, and deliver high-quality landing pages and multi-page websites. You'll provide frontend craftsmanship, design sensibility, and quality control to ensure pixel-perfect, conversion-ready websites that match real client briefs.

Key Responsibilities

• Build landing pages, waitlist pages, and promo pages with clear hero sections, CTAs, and conversion-focused layouts.
• Construct small multi-page websites (e.g., Home, About, Services, Contact) following client requirements and basic information architecture.
• Implement responsive, mobile-first layouts that function flawlessly across devices and browsers.
• Integrate forms, email capture, basic analytics, and simple CMS or headless content sources.
• Apply on-page SEO basics (semantic HTML, meta tags, performance, accessibility) for optimal ranking and ad performance.
• Evaluate AI-generated frontend output, refining markup, styling, structure, and copy placement to production quality.
• Independently troubleshoot layout, performance, and cross-browser issues.

Requirements and Benefits

• Required: At least 3 years of relevant experience in frontend development, landing page production, or website development.
• Required: Portfolio of shipped landing pages and/or small websites.
• Required: English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above.
• Required: Strong command of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including responsive design, Flexbox, and Grid.
• Required: Hands-on experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Next.js, Vue, Astro, or similar).
• Required: Strong attention to detail and visual taste.
• Required: Self-directed work ethic with the ability to deliver complete pages with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Design, or related fields is a plus.
• Experience with utility-first CSS (Tailwind) or modern component libraries is a plus.
• Familiarity with form handling, email capture services, and basic analytics setup (GA4, Plausible, or similar) is a plus.
• Comfortable working with simple CMSs or headless content (Webflow, Framer, Sanity, Contentful, or similar) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of on-page SEO, accessibility (WCAG basics), and Core Web Vitals.

Project Details

• Workload: Estimated 10–20 hours per week during active phases.
• Compensation: Up to $35 per hour equivalent, depending on contribution level.
• Work Setup: Fully remote, requiring only a laptop and stable internet connection.
• Unique Opportunity: Gain experience in a hybrid AI + human environment, developing a distinctive skill set.