Lead UI Technical Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are looking for a Lead UI Technical Artist to define the tech art systems, materials, and motion language that unify a forward-looking game UI across platforms. You will build reusable templates, elevate UX/UI with polished real-time effects, and mentor UI artists.
Responsibilities
Define the UI tech art vision, templates, and principles that all UI artists build upon
Craft polished and performant UI tech art solutions using materials, UMG, animation, FX, lighting, Blueprints, and camera tools in UE4/5
Build consistent visual patterns for motion, FX, transitions, scale, and proportion across the UI surface
Plan cross-platform adaptation strategies that balance fidelity and performance
Own UI tech art tooling, pipelines, and asset management to improve team throughput
Create high-quality hover states, micro-interactions, and motion details that enhance UI feel
Develop reusable material and VFX systems that scale across many UI screens and states
Integrate 3D elements with UI using cameras, lighting, framing, and post-processing for spatial and diegetic UI
Optimize shaders, materials, and VFX through profiling and performance best practices
Collaborate closely with UX/UI and visual design to translate intent into real-time implementation
Prototype and iterate in ambiguous spaces to discover the right look and responsiveness
Mentor and review work for UI artists and visual designers to raise quality and consistency
Requirements
5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist, UI Tech Artist, or VFX Artist with game UI/front-end exposure
Proven leadership experience mentoring UI artists and visual designers
Strong project ownership skills for templates, tooling, and UI tech art asset management
Expert Unreal Engine 5 skills with deep knowledge of Material Editor and Niagara
Advanced Sequencer experience for animated transitions and cinematic camera moves
Strong shader and material fundamentals including material functions/systems and texture optimization
Advanced UV math knowledge for complex material and surface solutions
Solid real-time lighting and post-process knowledge for mood and atmosphere
Strong motion design skills with timing, easing, and micro-interaction principles
Excellent collaboration skills to elevate established UX/UI designs with technical polish
High comfort with ambiguity in exploratory iteration to find the right feel per screen or moment
Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2)
Nice to have
Experience building reusable or modular VFX and material systems for large UI surfaces
Background in cinematics, trailer work, or environmental mood and lighting design
Familiarity with UMG architecture and how UI logic interacts with material and VFX systems
Experience with AI assistants to accelerate iteration, documentation, or tooling
Deep gaming domain knowledge across UI patterns and player experience expectations
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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