Lead UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Learning and certification courses

Global career opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Lead UI Artist to own the game UI from high-fidelity design to ship-quality implementation in Unreal Engine 5. You will bridge visual design and tech art to deliver performant, accessible, and localized UI across platforms.

You will translate UX wireframes into mockups, implement UI with UMG, create menus and HUD assets, and build UI shaders and basic Blueprint logic. Strong leadership and a stellar portfolio are required to raise UI quality.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end UI visual direction to ensure a consistent look and feel.
• Translate UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guides.
• Implement final UI art in Unreal Editor using UMG, widget animations, and materials.
• Design game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion for gameplay clarity.
• Author UI materials and shaders, plus 2D or animated effects aligned to the UI theme.
• Build basic Blueprint logic to support UI behavior and visual feedback.
• Optimize UI assets for PC, console, and mobile without sacrificing quality.
• Ensure UI supports accessibility and localization readiness across screens/languages.
• Maintain UI asset libraries, reusable components, and team documentation.
• Collaborate with game design and engineering to align visuals with UX and constraints.
• Review UI implementation quality and iterate for polish.

Skills

UI/UX design

Leadership

Unreal Engine 5

Figma

UI style guides

Typography

Collaboration

Communication

Texture optimization

English proficiency

Blueprint scripting

Tools

UMG

Slate

Material Editor

Niagara

Job description

We are looking for a Lead UI Artist to own how the game UI looks and feels, from high-fidelity design through ship-quality implementation in Unreal Engine 5. You will bridge visual design and tech art to deliver performant, accessible, and localized-ready UI across platforms. Apply to help raise the bar on UI quality!ResponsibilitiesOwn the end-to-end UI visual direction to ensure a consistent look and feelTranslate UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guidesImplement final UI art in Unreal Editor using UMG, widget animations, and materialsDesign game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion to support gameplay clarityAuthor UI materials and shaders, plus 2D or animated effects aligned to the UI themeBuild basic Blueprint logic to support UI behavior and visual feedbackOptimize UI assets for PC, console, and mobile without sacrificing qualityEnsure UI supports accessibility and localization readiness across screens and languagesMaintain UI asset libraries, reusable components, and documentation for the teamCollaborate with game design and engineering to align visuals with UX and technical constraintsReview UI implementation quality and drive improvements through iteration and polishRequirements5+ years of professional experience as a UI Artist or in a closely related art discipline, ideally within gamesAt least 1 year of relevant leadership experienceHands-on Unreal Engine 5 experience building and theming UI (UMG, Slate, Material Editor)Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX visual design, texturing, and iconographyProven ownership of a UI theme or visual system from concept through final implementationExpert proficiency with Figma and UI style guide creationStrong understanding of UI materials and shaders for game engines or equivalent 3D/FX toolsSolid knowledge of texture optimization, atlasing, and real-time UI performance considerationsExcellent eye for typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchyStrong collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with design and engineeringHigh ownership mindset with strong attention to detail and comfort with ambiguityStrong communication skills to explain visual and technical trade-offs clearlyExcellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)Nice to haveExperience with Niagara for UI-driven visual effectsFamiliarity with responsive or adaptive UI across multiple platforms and resolutionsBackground in branding or motion graphicsExperience integrating or collaborating with AI assistants in creative or production workflowsStrong understanding of gaming UI trends and usability patternsWe 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 LinkedIn