Frontend Developer (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, React/Next.js) - AI Pilot

Join the innovative Tendem project at Mindrift and shape the future of web development in a hybrid AI + human environment. As an AI Pilot, you'll collaborate with AI agents to build high-quality landing pages and multi-page websites, ensuring pixel-perfect design and conversion-ready performance.

About the Role

This is a freelance, part-time remote role focused on building and refining websites for the Tendem project. You will transform client briefs into responsive, performant, and polished web experiences, working alongside AI agents to handle repetitive tasks while you focus on frontend craftsmanship and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Build engaging landing pages, waitlist pages, and promo pages with clear calls-to-action and conversion-focused layouts.
• Develop small multi-page websites (e.g., portfolios, restaurant sites, simple online stores) adhering to client requirements.
• Implement responsive, mobile-first designs ensuring seamless cross-device and cross-browser compatibility.
• Integrate forms, email capture services, basic analytics, and simple CMS or headless content sources.
• Apply fundamental on-page SEO techniques (semantic HTML, meta tags, performance, accessibility) for optimal ranking and ad performance.
• Critically evaluate AI-generated frontend code, refining markup, styling, structure, and copy to meet production quality standards.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve layout, performance, and cross-browser issues.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in frontend development, landing page production, or website development.
• A strong foundation in modern frontend development, responsive web design, and creating high-quality landing pages/small websites.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including responsive design principles (Flexbox, Grid).
• Hands-on experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Next.js, Vue, Astro, or similar).
• Experience with utility-first CSS (e.g., Tailwind) or modern component libraries.
• Ability to translate Figma designs or written briefs into clean, maintainable code.
• Familiarity with form handling, email capture services, and basic analytics setup (e.g., GA4, Plausible).
• Working knowledge of on-page SEO, accessibility basics (WCAG), and Core Web Vitals.
• Comfort with simple CMSs or headless content management systems is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong visual aesthetic.
• A self-directed work ethic with the ability to deliver complete pages with minimal supervision.
• A portfolio showcasing shipped landing pages and/or small websites is required.
• English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or higher.
• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Design, or a related field is a plus.

Project Details

• Estimated Time Commitment: 10–20 hours per week during active project phases.
• Compensation: Up to $30 per hour equivalent, depending on experience and contribution pace.

Why This Opportunity is Great for You

• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with a laptop and internet connection, on your own schedule.
• Unique Skill Development: Gain invaluable experience in a pioneering hybrid AI + human collaboration environment.
• Performance Rewards: Participate in bonus programs that recognize and reward high-quality work and consistent delivery.