Senior UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

We are seeking a Senior UI Artist to take charge of the game UI's visual identity, from polished design to production-ready implementation within the engine. You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop scalable UI systems, materials, and animations across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
Drive the visual direction of the UI aesthetic from initial concept through final ship quality
Convert UX wireframes into polished mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guides
Build final UI art directly within Unreal Engine using UMG, Slate, and widget animations
Develop UI materials and shaders through Unreal Material Editor to maintain a cohesive theme
Craft game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion tailored to gameplay requirements
Produce material-driven effects, 2D or animated effects, and simple Blueprint logic for UI
Refine UI assets for performance and clarity across PC, console, and mobile platforms
Guarantee UI supports accessibility and localization readiness without compromising quality
Manage UI asset libraries, style guides, and reusable components
Partner with designers and engineers to iterate rapidly and resolve integration challenges
Requirements
3+ years of professional experience as a UI Artist or in a closely related art field, preferably within games
Strong leadership skills to drive a UI theme from concept through final delivery
Showcase of shipped projects delivering UI across PC, console, and mobile platforms
Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 with UMG, Slate, and the Material Editor
Strong visual design skills in UI/UX, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy
Proficiency in industry-standard art tools, including Figma
Solid understanding of optimization for real-time UI, including texture performance and atlasing
Excellent collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with design and engineering
High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity
Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2 level)
Nice to have
Background in Niagara for UI-driven visual effects
Understanding of responsive/adaptive UI design across various platforms and resolutions
Expertise in branding or motion graphics
Knowledge of the gaming domain
Familiarity with AI assistants
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
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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.

Work arrangement
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