Senior UI Artist / Technical Artist

EPAM Systems Inc; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc.Senior UI Artist / Technical Artist role focusing on bridging visual design and real-time tech in UE5.

You will transform UX wireframes into high‑quality interactive UIs, optimize shaders, materials, and motion systems, and own end‑to‑end integration from concept to in‑engine execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in UI Art, UI Technical Art, or Game UI Development.
• Proven hands-on expertise with Unreal Engine 5, including UMG, Slate, Niagara, Blueprints, Sequencer, and Material Editor.
• Strong understanding of UI animation principles, motion design, easing, and micro-interactions.
• Experience designing and optimizing shaders, textures, and performance across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in lighting, rendering, post-processing, and spatial UI implementation.
• Fluent English communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Convert UX wireframes into polished UI designs, prototypes, and design systems using Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Implement and animate user interfaces in Unreal Engine 5 using UMG, Slate, Material Editor, Niagara, Sequencer, and Blueprint logic
• Build and maintain menus, HUDs, UI shaders, VFX, and transitions for PC, console, and mobile platforms
• Establish reusable frameworks, material functions, template libraries, and animation systems to streamline workflows
• Apply camera, lighting, and post-processing techniques to enhance spatial and diegetic UI experiences
• Optimize UI assets for performance — texture packing, shader cost management, and runtime profiling
• Collaborate with UX designers, technical artists, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of visual design and functionality
• Maintain and evolve consistent style guides and design standards to align with overall artistic direction

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

UI Art

Motion Design

English Communication

Shaders & Textures

Cross-Platform

Blueprints

C++

Sequencer

Material Editor

Tools

UMG

Slate

Niagara

Sequencer

Material Editor

Blueprints

Job description

We're looking for a Senior UI Artist / Technical Artist to join our team. In this role, you will bridge visual design and technical implementation, transforming UX wireframes into high-quality, interactive user interfaces within Unreal Engine 5 (UE5). You will create and optimize UI elements, materials, shaders, and motion systems, ensuring visual fidelity, performance, and consistency across platforms. This position is ideal for a professional with strong art direction, motion design, and real-time rendering expertise, capable of owning the full process from concept design to in-engine integration and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Convert UX wireframes into polished UI designs, prototypes, and design systems using Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Implement and animate user interfaces in Unreal Engine 5 using UMG, Slate, Material Editor, Niagara, Sequencer, and Blueprint logic
• Build and maintain menus, HUDs, UI shaders, VFX, and transitions for PC, console, and mobile platforms
• Establish reusable frameworks, material functions, template libraries, and animation systems to streamline workflows
• Apply camera, lighting, and post-processing techniques to enhance spatial and diegetic UI experiences
• Optimize UI assets for performance — texture packing, shader cost management, and runtime profiling
• Collaborate with UX designers, technical artists, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of visual design and functionality
• Maintain and evolve consistent style guides and design standards to align with overall artistic direction

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in UI Art, UI Technical Art, or Game UI Development
• Proven hands-on expertise with Unreal Engine 5, including UMG, Slate, Niagara, Blueprints, Sequencer, and Material Editor
• Strong understanding of UI animation principles, motion design, easing, and micro-interactions
• Experience designing and optimizing shaders, textures, and performance across multiple platforms
• Proficiency in lighting, rendering, post-processing, and spatial UI implementation
• Strong grasp of visual design fundamentals: typography, composition, hierarchy, and iconography
• Portfolio showcasing UI/UX design, in-engine motion graphics, and real-time FX work
• Fluent English communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Nice to have Experience with shader authoring tools, texture atlasing, and VFX integration for UI
• Familiarity with gameplay systems integration via Blueprints or C++
• Understanding of design systems for cross-platform scalability and accessibility
• Interest in emerging real-time UX/UI trends, 3D UI, and cinematic interface design