Senior Technical Artist

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential. We are looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our team. This role blends artistic sensibility with technical depth to shape polished, high-performing visual experiences within a collaborative studio setting. You'll work at the intersection of art and engineering, helping define how visual craft comes together across a range of platforms. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving creative challenges through a technical lens. Responsibilities Build refined, high-performing technical art solutions leveraging materials, UMG, animation, FX, lighting, Blueprints, and camera systems within UE4/5 Establish forward-thinking tech art templates, thematic direction, and guiding principles for the product's evolving UI Develop unified visual patterns governing motion, FX, UI transitions, scale, and proportion across the experience Determine how tech art scales across diverse platforms, balancing visual fidelity against performance constraints Take ownership of tooling and asset management practices related to UI tech art for the broader team Guide and support the growth of visual designers and UI artists through mentorship Requirements 3+ years of hands-on, relevant experience as a Technical Artist, UI Tech Artist, or VFX Artist, ideally including UI/front-end work within games Demonstrated expertise using Unreal Engine 5, especially the Material Editor and Niagara for real-time visual effects Practical experience with Sequencer or comparable tools for crafting animated transitions and cinematic camera work Strong understanding of real-time lighting and post-process methods and how they shape mood and atmosphere Track record delivering refined hover states, micro-interactions, and motion details that elevate overall UI feel Solid foundation in core technical art skills, including shader logic, texture/material optimization, and performance profiling Keen sensitivity to timing, easing, and motion design principles as applied within UI contexts Strong collaborative capability, able to take existing visual and UX concepts and enhance them through technical refinement Comfort operating in loosely defined, exploratory situations to discover the right feel for a specific screen or moment Solid communication skills with working English fluency at B2 level or higher, supporting clear understanding of business needs and their translation into technical solutions Nice to have Familiarity with AI assistant tools to support and enhance creative workflows Background working within the gaming industry on comparable projects Experience developing reusable or modular VFX and material systems suited for use across expansive UI surfaces Background in cinematics, trailer production, or environmental mood and lighting design Understanding of UMG and how UI logic connects with material and VFX systems 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr EPAM Systems