Lead UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 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. is seeking a Lead UI Artist to own the game UI visuals from high-fidelity design to ship-quality Unreal Engine 5 implementation. You will bridge visual design and tech art to deliver accessible, localized UI across platforms.

You will translate UX wireframes into mockups, design systems, and style guides; implement UI in Unreal with UMG and materials; optimize assets for PC, console, and mobile while ensuring typography, layout, and visual hierarchy remain strong.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI art or related discipline, ideally in games.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience.
• Hands-on Unreal Engine 5 UI experience (UMG, Slate, Material Editor).
• Strong UI/UX portfolio with design, texturing, and iconography.
• Proficiency with Figma and UI style guides.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end UI visual direction for a consistent look and feel.
• Translate UX wireframes into high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and design systems.
• Implement final UI in Unreal Editor using UMG, widget animations, and materials.

Skills

UI Art

Leadership

Unreal Engine 5

Figma

Typography

Layout

Texture optimization

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

UMG

Slate

Material Editor

Niagara

Figma

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