Adobe UXP JavaScript Developer

Benefits : Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

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.

This is a remote position.