Senior UI / Technical Artist

We are looking for a Senior UI / Technical Artist to join our team and collaborate with UX designers in shaping features and UX/UI systems through high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, design systems, and style guides.

In this role, you will support UI Technical Designers and UI Engineers by transforming designs into rapid prototypes and shippable UI experiences for players. You will have the opportunity to take wireframes and bring them to life while enhancing UX through compelling visuals, and implement final art in Unreal Editor using UMG, animations, materials, and more.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with UX Design, Tech UI Design, and Engineering to create AAA-quality UI experiences
• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of design systems, game menus, HUD elements, Iconography, UI materials and shaders, UI animation, and motion design
• Create new material effects, implement basic logic in blueprints, and/or create 2D effects
• Contribute to shipping high-quality features on time
• Collaborate with the greater UX/UI Department to ensure consistency and quality are maintained across the project
• Execute at a high-quality bar, work autonomously, and tackle complex features and systems
• Work in Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or Figma to create concept UI art

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working collaboratively to create UI from concept to completion
• Excellent visual design skills with a strong portfolio
• Skills in Figma, Adobe Suite, or other comparable software
• A strong portfolio of work showcasing your skills and your process
• Experience with UI Art implementation in Unreal Engine (UMG) or an equivalent game engine
• Experience with building UI materials & shaders for game engines, or equivalent 3d packages and FX tools; motion design & UI animation, preferably for games or interaction design
• Experience developing responsive UI (mobile apps, websites, etc.)
• Background in frontend coding (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
• Ability to see features through to completion and rapidly modify work as information changes
• A passion for making and playing games and a strong sense of player empathy
• A proactive individual who naturally leans into owning outcomes and is able to deal with ambiguity well and adapt to changes of plan quickly
• B2 English level

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI Assistants
• Background in Gaming

We offer

With us you can:

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)

We focus on your professional growth:

• You can plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)

What we offer:

• Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
• A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
• Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
• Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
• Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
• E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children

Kindly note that this role supports remote work, but only from within Ukraine.

Kindly be advised that the set of benefits, including learning, certification, and other opportunities, may vary depending on the role you apply for. Our recruiter will be able to share more details about the specific opportunity during your general interview.

EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 62,350 professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.

Remote in Ukraine