Lead UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

We are seeking a Lead UI Artist to take ownership of the game UI's look and feel, from high-fidelity design through ship-quality implementation in Unreal Engine 5. You'll bridge visual design and tech art to deliver performant, accessible, and localization-ready UI across platforms. Apply to help elevate UI quality!
Responsibilities
Drive the end-to-end UI visual direction to ensure a consistent look and feel
Transform UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guides
Deliver final UI art in Unreal Editor using UMG, widget animations, and materials
Craft game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion that support gameplay clarity
Create UI materials and shaders, plus 2D or animated effects aligned to the UI theme
Develop basic Blueprint logic to support UI behavior and visual feedback
Optimize UI assets for PC, console, and mobile without compromising quality
Ensure UI supports accessibility and localization readiness across screens and languages
Maintain UI asset libraries, reusable components, and documentation for the team
Partner with game design and engineering to align visuals with UX and technical constraints
Assess UI implementation quality and drive improvements through iteration and polish
Requirements
5+ years of professional background in a UI Artist role or a closely related art discipline, ideally within games
Minimum 1 year of relevant leadership experience
Hands-on expertise in Unreal Engine 5 for building and theming UI (UMG, Slate, Material Editor)
Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX visual design, texturing, and iconography
Demonstrated ownership of a UI theme or visual system from concept through final implementation
Expert proficiency in Figma and UI style guide creation
Solid understanding of UI materials and shaders for game engines or equivalent 3D/FX tools
Knowledge of texture optimization, atlasing, and real-time UI performance considerations
Sharp eye for typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
Collaboration skills with the capability to work cross-functionally with design and engineering
High ownership mindset with meticulous attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity
Communication skills to explain visual and technical trade-offs clearly
Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
Skills in Niagara for UI-driven visual effects
Familiarity with responsive or adaptive UI across multiple platforms and resolutions
Background in branding or motion graphics
Expertise in integrating or collaborating with AI assistants in creative or production workflows
Understanding of gaming UI trends and usability patterns
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.

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