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 connect visual design with tech art to deliver performant, accessible, and localization-ready UI across platforms. Apply to help elevate UI quality standards!

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end UI visual direction to guarantee a consistent look and feel

• Convert UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guides

• Deliver final UI art within Unreal Editor using UMG, widget animations, and materials

• Craft game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion that reinforce gameplay clarity

• Create UI materials and shaders, along with 2D or animated effects aligned to the UI theme

• Develop basic Blueprint logic that supports UI behavior and visual feedback

• Refine UI assets for PC, console, and mobile without compromising quality

• Guarantee UI supports accessibility and localization readiness across screens and languages

• Manage 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 experience as a UI Artist or in a closely related art discipline, ideally within games

• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience

• Hands-on background in Unreal Engine 5 building and theming UI (UMG, Slate, Material Editor)

• Showcase of a strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX visual design, texturing, and iconography

• Proven ownership of a UI theme or visual system from concept through final implementation

• Expertise 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

• Excellent eye for typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy

• Skills in collaboration with the capability to work cross-functionally with design and engineering

• High ownership mindset with strong 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

• Background in Niagara for UI-driven visual effects

• Familiarity with responsive or adaptive UI across multiple platforms and resolutions

• Qualifications in branding or motion graphics

• Proficiency 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

• EPAM Employee Groups

• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn