Lead UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

EPAM Systems; Colombia; On-site; COP 111,600,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Learning & certification

Global career opportunities

Employee groups

Volunteer opportunities

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Colombia is seeking a Lead UI Artist to own the game UI from concept to ship-quality execution in Unreal Engine 5. You will translate UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, create menus, HUDs, icons, and UI shaders, and collaborate with design and engineering to deliver performant, accessible UI across PC, console, and mobile.

Strong leadership, a solid portfolio, and expertise in Unreal, UMG, Slate, and Figma are required, along with excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a UI Artist or in a closely related art discipline, ideally within games.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant leadership experience.
• Hands-on Unreal Engine 5 experience building and theming UI (UMG, Slate, Material Editor).
• Showcase of UI/UX visual design, texturing, and iconography in a strong portfolio.

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 in Unreal Editor with UMG, widget animations, and materials.
• Craft game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion that reinforce gameplay clarity.
• Create UI materials and shaders, with 2D or animated effects aligned to the UI theme.
• Develop basic Blueprint logic that supports UI behavior and feedback.
• Tune UI assets for PC, console, and mobile without quality loss.
• Ensure UI supports accessibility and localization readiness across screens and languages.
• Maintain UI asset libraries, reusable components, and team documentation.
• Partner with design and engineering to align visuals with UX and constraints.
• Assess UI implementation quality and drive improvements through iteration.

Skills

UI design

Unreal Engine 5

Leadership

Figma

UI implementation

Typography

Collaboration

English (B2+)

Tools

UMG

Slate

Material Editor

Niagara

Job description

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 are seeking a Lead UI Artist to take ownership of how the game UI looks and feels, from high-fidelity design through ship-quality execution in Unreal Engine 5. You'll connect visual design with tech art to deliver performant, accessible, and localization-ready UI across platforms.

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 in Unreal Editor with 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
• Tune UI assets for PC, console, and mobile without compromising quality
• Guarantee 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 experience as a UI Artist or in a closely related art discipline, ideally within games
• Minimum 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Hands‑on background in Unreal Engine 5 building and theming UI (UMG, Slate, Material Editor)
• Showcase of UI/UX visual design, texturing, and iconography through a strong portfolio
• Proven ownership of a UI theme or visual system from concept through final implementation
• Expertise in Figma and UI style guide creation
• Strong understanding of UI materials and shaders for game engines or equivalent 3D/FX tools
• Solid 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 sharp 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

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.