Lead UI Artist
epam systemsNew York, NY
Lead UI Artist
L6
epam systemsNew York, NY2 days ago
We're currently seeking a Lead UI Artist to become part of our team. This position provides the opportunity to define the visual character of engaging digital products within a hands-on, team-oriented studio setting. You'll collaborate directly with designers and engineers to deliver refined, unified visuals spanning several platforms. It's a fantastic fit for anyone eager to build striking visual experiences that connect with players
Responsibilities:
- Convert UX wireframes into refined, high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, design systems, and style guides through tools like Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Realize final artwork within Unreal Editor, including UMG configuration, widget animation work, and material development
- Build unified design systems covering game menus, HUD elements, iconography, UI materials and shaders, along with UI animation and motion design
- Create fresh material effects, 2D and animated visual effects, plus basic Blueprint logic implementation
- Adjust UI assets to perform well across PC, console, and mobile devices while maintaining visual quality, accessibility standards, and localization readiness
- Keep UI asset libraries and style guide materials well-organized and up to date
Requirements:
- Five-plus years of practical, relevant experience as a UI Artist or in a comparable art specialty, preferably within gaming
- A minimum of one year spent leading and managing teams
- An impressive portfolio demonstrating capability in UI/UX visual design, texturing, and icon development
- Practical hands-on experience developing and styling UI inside Unreal Engine 5, spanning UMG, Slate, and the Material EditorStrong fluency with industry-standard art and design tools
- Solid understanding of texture optimization approaches, atlasing practices, and performance factors tied to real-time UISharp attention to typography, layout composition, structural balance, and visual hierarchy
- Demonstrated history of driving a UI theme or visual system from early concept all the way to final delivery
- Excellent teamwork and communication capabilities, including working English fluency at B2 level or higher, supporting productive collaboration across design and engineering functions
- Independent and meticulous, capable of handling uncertainty and taking full accountability for a specialized, highly visible domain
Nice to have:
- Comfort using AI assistant tools to enhance and simplify creative processes
- Prior experience within the gaming sector on comparable visual design work
- 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 opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
Apply now
Level
LeadL6
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Web and Digital Interface Designers
Industry
Software Publishers
Posted
2 days ago
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