Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview 

We are seeking a freelance JavaScript developer with deep expertise in Adobe's UXP (Unified Extensibility Platform) to build custom extensions and automation tools for Adobe Premiere Pro. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Vue.js, and understand the unique requirements of developing within Adobe's creative ecosystem. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain UXP-based extensions and plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro to streamline post-production workflows 
• Build intuitive user interfaces using Vue.js within the UXP framework, ensuring seamless integration with Premiere Pro's native UI patterns 
• Leverage the Premiere Pro UXP API to programmatically interact with timelines, sequences, effects, markers, and media assets 
• Develop automated workflows and batch processing tools that reduce repetitive tasks and improve production efficiency 
• Collaborate with video editors, producers, and creative teams to understand workflow pain points and develop custom tooling solutions 
• Optimize extension performance and ensure compatibility across different versions of Premiere Pro 
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following Adobe's UXP development best practices 
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues within the Adobe UXP environment 

Required Qualifications 

• 3+ years of professional JavaScript development experience 
• Hands-on experience developing UXP extensions or plugins for Adobe Creative Cloud applications 
• Strong proficiency in Vue.js (2.x or 3.x) with demonstrated ability to build complex, reactive user interfaces 
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, including understanding of video editing workflows, timelines, sequences, and effects 
• Experience with the Premiere Pro UXP API and familiarity with its capabilities for programmatic manipulation of project elements 
• Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), including async/await, promises, modules, and component-based architecture 
• Experience with state management patterns and libraries (Vuex, Pinia, or similar) 
• Proficiency with Node.js, npm, and modern JavaScript build tools (Webpack, Vite, etc.) 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex technical challenges 
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with React and ability to work across multiple JavaScript frameworks 
• Previous development experience with Adobe ExtendScript or CEP (Common Extensibility Platform) 
• Familiarity with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) and their APIs 
• Background in video production, post-production, or broadcast workflows 
• Experience with TypeScript and strong typing in JavaScript applications 
• Knowledge of video codecs, formats, and media file handling 
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integration with third-party services 
• Contributions to open-source projects or published Adobe extensions 
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles for creative professional tools 

Feel free to provide links to any Adobe extensions you've developed or contributed to. If your work is proprietary, please describe the types of extensions you've built and the problems they solved.  

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