Lead UI Artist

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're currently seeking a Lead UI Artist to become part of our team. This position provides the opportunity to define the visual character of engaging digital products within a hands-on, team-oriented studio setting. You'll collaborate directly with designers and engineers to deliver refined, unified visuals spanning several platforms. It's a fantastic fit for anyone eager to build striking visual experiences that connect with players
Responsibilities
Convert UX wireframes into refined, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, design systems, and style guides through tools like Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Realize final artwork within Unreal Editor, including UMG configuration, widget animation work, and material development
Build unified design systems covering game menus, HUD elements, iconography, UI materials and shaders, along with UI animation and motion design
Create fresh material effects, 2D and animated visual effects, plus basic Blueprint logic implementation
Adjust UI assets to perform well across PC, console, and mobile devices while maintaining visual quality, accessibility standards, and localization readiness
Keep UI asset libraries and style guide materials well-organized and up to date
Requirements
Five-plus years of practical, relevant experience as a UI Artist or in a comparable art specialty, preferably within gaming
A minimum of one year spent leading and managing teams
An impressive portfolio demonstrating capability in UI/UX visual design, texturing, and icon development
Practical hands-on experience developing and styling UI inside Unreal Engine 5, spanning UMG, Slate, and the Material Editor
Strong fluency with industry-standard art and design tools
Solid understanding of texture optimization approaches, atlasing practices, and performance factors tied to real-time UI
Sharp attention to typography, layout composition, structural balance, and visual hierarchy
Demonstrated history of driving a UI theme or visual system from early concept all the way to final delivery
Excellent teamwork and communication capabilities, including working English fluency at B2 level or higher, supporting productive collaboration across design and engineering functions
Independent and meticulous, capable of handling uncertainty and taking full accountability for a specialized, highly visible domain
Nice to have
Comfort using AI assistant tools to enhance and simplify creative processes
Prior experience within the gaming sector on comparable visual design work
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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