Senior UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

We are seeking a Senior UI Artist to take ownership of the game UI's look and feel, from high-fidelity design through ship-quality engine implementation. You'll collaborate with design and engineering to craft scalable UI systems, materials, and animations across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
Drive the visual direction of the UI look and feel from concept through ship quality
Convert UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guides
Build final UI art directly within Unreal Engine using UMG, Slate, and widget animations
Craft UI materials and shaders through Unreal Material Editor to reinforce a consistent theme
Design game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion aligned with gameplay needs
Author material-driven effects, 2D or animated effects, and lightweight Blueprint logic for UI
Optimize UI assets for performance and clarity across PC, console, and mobile targets
Ensure the UI supports accessibility and localization readiness without compromising quality
Maintain UI asset libraries, style guides, and reusable components
Partner with designers and engineers to iterate quickly and resolve integration challenges
Requirements
3+ years of professional background in a UI Artist role or a closely related art discipline, ideally in games
Strong leadership skills to guide a UI theme from concept through final implementation
Proven track record shipping UI across PC, console, and mobile targets
Advanced expertise 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 for cross-functional work with design and engineering
High ownership mindset with sharp 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
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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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