Senior UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Colombia; A distancia; COP 148.869.000 - 248.114.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior UI Artist to own the game UI look and feel, from concept through ship-quality engine implementation. You will translate UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups and build UI art in Unreal Engine with UMG, Slate, and animations.

Lead the UI system design, craft materials and shaders, and design menus/HUD with a focus on accessibility and localization. Collaboration across design and engineering is essential to deliver scalable UI across PC,

Formación

• Experience shipping UI across PC, console, and mobile targets.
• Strong leadership to guide a UI theme from concept through final implementation.
• Advanced expertise with Unreal Engine 5 including UMG, Slate and Material Editor.
• Excellent visual design skills in UI/UX, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Proficiency with industry-standard art tools (e.g., Figma).
• Collaboration skills for cross-functional work with design and engineering.
• Attention to detail and ownership mindset; comfortable with ambiguity.
• Upper-Intermediate English (B2).
• Nice to have background in Niagara for UI-driven VFX.
• Knowledge of branding or motion graphics.

Responsabilidades

• Drive the visual direction of the UI 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 using 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, and lightweight Blueprint logic for UI.
• Optimize UI assets for performance and clarity across PC, console, and mobile targets.
• Ensure 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.

Conocimientos

UI Design

Leadership

Visual Design

Typography

Layout

Cross-functional Collaboration

Real-time UI optimization

Accessibility & Localization

Herramientas

Unreal Engine 5

UMG

Slate

Material Editor

Figma

Niagara (UI effects)

Descripción del empleo

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.ResponsibilitiesDrive the visual direction of the UI look and feel from concept through ship qualityConvert UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guidesBuild final UI art directly within Unreal Engine using UMG, Slate, and widget animationsCraft UI materials and shaders through Unreal Material Editor to reinforce a consistent themeDesign game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion aligned with gameplay needsAuthor material-driven effects, 2D or animated effects, and lightweight Blueprint logic for UIOptimize UI assets for performance and clarity across PC, console, and mobile targetsEnsure the UI supports accessibility and localization readiness without compromising qualityMaintain UI asset libraries, style guides, and reusable componentsPartner with designers and engineers to iterate quickly and resolve integration challengesRequirements3+ years of professional background in a UI Artist role or a closely related art discipline, ideally in gamesStrong leadership skills to guide a UI theme from concept through final implementationProven track record shipping UI across PC, console, and mobile targetsAdvanced expertise in Unreal Engine 5 with UMG, Slate, and the Material EditorStrong visual design skills in UI/UX, typography, layout, and visual hierarchyProficiency in industry-standard art tools, including FigmaSolid understanding of optimization for real-time UI, including texture performance and atlasingExcellent collaboration skills for cross-functional work with design and engineeringHigh ownership mindset with sharp attention to detail and comfort with ambiguityUpper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2 level)Nice to haveBackground in Niagara for UI-driven visual effectsUnderstanding of responsive/adaptive UI design across various platforms and resolutionsExpertise in branding or motion graphicsKnowledge of the gaming domainFamiliarity with AI assistantsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM 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.