JOB BRIEF

The Lead UI Developer is to own the complete presentation layer of our flagship enterprise web application. This role is focused exclusively on the visual presentation and styling aspects of our complex enterprise software - architecture and ownership of advanced responsive CSS, presentation HTML, and experiential JavaScript which creates the user interface experience, rather than data binding or application logic. This role will be a key thought leader in the evolution of the UI and expected to actively weigh in on design decisions to expose technical opportunities and constraints, in the shared goal of maximizing the user experience.

WHO WE ARE

GreenSlate is the fastest-growing provider of technology and business solutions for media productions. We provide the most advanced technology for production accounting and entertainment payroll. Our innovative cloud-based platform is evolving the entertainment industry’s back-office by replacing inefficient paper-based processes with digital solutions. The studios, film franchises, independent producers, and content creators we serve benefit from greater efficiencies, better access to data, and cost savings, and they minimize their impact on the environment. GreenSlate offers a full range of payroll, software application, production accounting, tax credit management, ACA compliance & benefits, production insurance, and consulting services. To learn more about the productions we partner with, please visit greenslate.com.                                                                                                   

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
Presentation Layer Ownership

• Own and maintain all presentation HTML, ensuring semantic structure and accessibility
• Develop and maintain comprehensive CSS architectures for cross-browser compatibility
• Create presentation JavaScript for UI interactions, animations, and advanced responsive behaviors
• Implement complex visual layouts and interface patterns specific to enterprise software
• Ensure pixel-perfect implementation of designs across all supported browsers and devices

• Design and implement scalable CSS methodologies for our large-scale platform
• Create and maintain feature-agnostic CSS systems that provide consistent styling app-wide
• Develop advanced responsive design solutions that adapt to various screen sizes and orientations
• Establish CSS coding standards, naming conventions, and organizational patter
• Optimize CSS performance and maintainability across the entire platform

• Build and steward a comprehensive library of presentation components
• Create reusable HTML/CSS patterns that maintain consistency across all platform features
• Develop standardized styling approaches for common UI elements (forms, tables, modals, etc.)
• Ensure all presentation components are framework-agnostic and can work with various SPA implementations
• Document and maintain style guides for consistent implementation

• Implement sophisticated CSS-driven interactions and micro-animations
• Create custom responsive behaviors using advanced CSS techniques and presentation JavaScript
• Develop cross-browser solutions for complex layout challenges
• Build presentation layer integrations with UI control libraries like Kendo UI
• Optimize rendering performance and visual consistency

• Contributing to UX ideation and design strategy
• Bridging design vision with technical implementation

WHO YOU ARE
Presentation Layer Expertise

• 5+ years of specialized experience in presentation layer development for complex web applications
• Master-level CSS skills:
  • Cascade, specificity, and inheritance.
  • Relative units.
  • Document flow and the box model.
  • Flexbox.
  • Grid layout.
  • Positioning and stacking contexts.
  • Cascade layers and nesting.
  • Scope.
  • Container queries.
  • Transitions, transforms and animations.
• Expert knowledge of presentation HTML with focus on semantic structure and accessibility
• Advanced presentation JavaScript for DOM manipulation, animations, and UI interactions (separate from application logic)
• Deep understanding of browser rendering and CSS performance optimization

• Proven expertise in cross-browser CSS development and debugging
• Advanced responsive design skills beyond basic media queries
• Experience with CSS preprocessing (Sass, Less, Stylus) and post-processing tools
• Knowledge of CSS architecture methodologies (BEM, OOCSS, ITCSS, etc.
• Understanding of CSS-in-JS approaches and component styling patterns

• Experience with complex enterprise software interfaces - accounting, ERP, or business applications preferred
• Familiarity with UI control libraries such as Kendo UI, DevExpress, or similar enterprise solutions
• Understanding of data-heavy interface patterns (grids, forms, dashboards)
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1/2.2) in presentation layer implementation

• Experience integrating presentation layers with modern SPA frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Knockout.js)
• Understanding of how CSS and presentation JavaScript work within component-based architectures
• Knowledge of build tools and asset optimization for presentation layer resources
• Knowledge of CSS testing and visual regression tools

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

• Compensation that reflects your value: Competitive salary packages tailored to your experience with opportunities for regular reviews and raises
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefits that go beyond the basics, Employee Assistance Program/mental health support, and wellness discounts and perks through the Holisticly platform
• Full-Time Remote Flexibility: Enjoy working remotely with all the tools and support needed to stay connected and productive
• Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a difference in the entertainment industry, with a direct influence on shaping our future and making tangible change
• A Thriving, Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication and creativity. Quality, Urgency, Innovation, Service, and Collaboration drive everything we do​​​​​​​

SALARY RANGE:

$90K to $140K (US only - for Canada & Costa Rica Compensation may vary)

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and see. The employee is regularly required to stand and sit/ The employee is regularly required to practice manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to standard office equipment. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of the normal daily schedule.  The employee may need the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

GreenSlate is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable law. GreenSlate makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled team members.

At GreenSlate, we take steps to ensure our customers and applicants remain safe from online fraud and scams. We never ask for credit card numbers, credit reports, or other sensitive information as part of our application process, and we do not require applicants to purchase training or pay a fee. We encourage applicants to do research before engaging in any transaction and never give out their credit card or bank account information to any unknown parties.