Lead UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

EPAM Systems; Argentina; On-site; ARS 90,953,000 - 151,589,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Paid time off and sick leave

Up-skilling and certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead UI Artist to own the game's UI visuals from concept to ship-ready implementation in Unreal Engine 5. You will bridge visual design and tech art to deliver accessible, localization-ready interfaces across platforms.

Lead the UI direction, collaborate with design and engineering, and mentor junior artists while optimizing UI for performance on PC, console, and mobile.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional UI Artist experience, preferably in games.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Hands-on Unreal Engine 5 UI development (UMG, Slate, Materials).
• A strong portfolio in UI/UX visual design and iconography.
• Ownership of a UI theme or visual system from concept to final.
• Expertise in Figma and creating UI style guides.
• Knowledge of UI materials, shaders and real-time UI performance.
• Understanding of texture optimization and atlasing.
• Strong typography, layout and visual hierarchy sense.
• Cross-functional collaboration with design and engineering.
• High ownership mindset and attention to detail; comfortable with ambiguity.
• Excellent written and spoken English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end UI visual direction for a consistent look and feel.
• Transform UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups and design systems.
• Deliver UI art in Unreal Editor using UMG, widgets, and materials.
• Craft game menus, HUDs, icons, and motion to support gameplay clarity.
• Create UI materials and shaders; develop 2D or animated effects.
• Develop basic Blueprint logic to support UI behavior and feedback.
• Optimize UI assets for PC, console, and mobile without quality loss.
• Ensure localization readiness and accessibility across screens.

Skills

Leadership

UI artistry

English (B2+)

Collaboration

Typography

Layout

Visual storytelling

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

UMG

Slate

Material Editor

Figma

UI style guides

Niagara (nice to have)

Job description

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