Senior UI Artist / Technical Artist

EPAM Systems is a global engineering and consulting company working with major enterprises and ambitious startups. The team is looking for a Senior UI Artist / Technical Artist to bridge visual design and technical implementation, transforming UX wireframes into high-quality interactive interfaces in Unreal Engine 5. You will own the process from concept and visual design through in-engine integration, animation 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 Blueprints — Build and maintain menus, HUDs, UI shaders, VFX and transitions for PC, console and mobile platforms — Create reusable frameworks, material functions, template libraries and animation systems — Apply camera, lighting and post-processing techniques to spatial and diegetic UI — Optimize UI assets through texture packing, shader cost management and runtime profiling — Collaborate with UX designers, technical artists and engineers — Maintain and evolve style guides and design standards aligned with the overall artistic direction Required Skills: — 5+ years of experience in UI Art, UI Technical Art or Game UI Development — Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 — Advanced knowledge of UMG, Slate, Niagara, Blueprints, Sequencer and Material Editor — Strong understanding of UI animation, motion design, easing and micro-interactions — Experience creating and optimizing shaders and textures across multiple platforms — Knowledge of lighting, rendering, post-processing and spatial UI implementation — Strong understanding of typography, composition, hierarchy and iconography — Portfolio demonstrating UI and UX design, in-engine motion graphics and real-time FX — Fluent English communication skills Nice to Have: — Experience with shader authoring tools, texture atlasing and UI VFX integration — Familiarity with gameplay system integration using Blueprints or C++ — Understanding of scalable and accessible cross-platform design systems — Interest in real-time UX and UI trends, 3D UI and cinematic interface design Conditions: — Hybrid work with the opportunity to work remotely within Poland — Opportunity to work abroad for up to 60 days per year — Business-driven relocation opportunities — Career development, mentoring and well-being programs — Professional certification opportunities — English classes — Stable compensation — Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount — Health insurance, multisport benefits and shopping vouchers — Referral bonuses up to $2,000 — Offices with entertainment and relaxation areas, free snacks and coffee — Corporate, social and well-being events — B2B cooperation available with individually agreed terms