Lead UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

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. Apply to help elevate the bar on UI quality! 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.