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Senior UI Artist; Unreal Engine

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: EPAM Systems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
  • Entertainment & Gaming
    Game & 3D/XR Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)
We are seeking a Senior UI Artist to take charge of the game UI's visual identity, from polished design to production-ready implementation within the engine. You will collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop scalable UI systems, materials, and animations across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities Drive the visual direction of the UI aesthetic from initial concept through final ship quality

Convert UX wireframes into polished mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guides

Build final UI art directly within Unreal Engine using UMG, Slate, and widget animations

Develop UI materials and shaders through Unreal Material Editor to maintain a cohesive theme

Craft game menus, HUD elements, iconography, and UI motion tailored to gameplay requirements

Produce material-driven effects, 2D or animated effects, and simple Blueprint logic for UIRefine UI assets for performance and clarity across PC, console, and mobile platforms

Guarantee UI supports accessibility and localization readiness without compromising quality

Manage UI asset libraries, style guides, and reusable components

Partner with designers and engineers to iterate rapidly and resolve integration challenges

Requirements3+ years of professional experience as a UI Artist or in a closely related art field, preferably within games

Strong leadership skills to drive a UI theme from concept through final delivery

Showcase of shipped projects delivering UI across PC, console, and mobile platforms

Advanced proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 with UMG, Slate, and the Material Editor Strong visual design skills in UI/UX, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy

Proficiency in industry-standard art tools, including Figma Solid understanding of optimization for real-time UI, including texture performance and atlasing

Excellent collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with design and engineering

High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail and comfort with ambiguity

Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2 level)
Nice to have Background in Niagara for UI-driven visual effects

Understanding of responsive/adaptive UI design across various platforms and resolutions

Expertise in branding or motion graphics

Knowledge of the gaming domain

Familiarity with AI assistants

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 Linked In Learning library and 22,000+ courses

Global career opportunities

Volunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and Linked In
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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