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As AI transforms the world around us, we’re providing top companies with AI-skilled professionals, developers and consultants to lead them into the future of work. Find the talent to accelerate productivity, elevate performance, and drive measurable growth.

The Future of Work is AI / AI Experts

AI is revolutionizing work at an unprecedented pace. But people remain at the center of every success. Whether you’re looking for contract AI experts or direct hires, we can connect you with the talent to drive progress.

Contract Staffing

Hire AI specialists on a temporary basis to support critical projects of all sizes.

Contract-to-Hire

Take your AI talent for a test drive before you convert to a full-time hire.

Direct Hire

Find full-time AI experts to join your team and power success from within.

Team Staffing

Build and scale AI-skilled teams to drive productivity and deliver against your goals.

Strategic Consulting

Engage AI consultants on a temporary basis to elevate your work and the way you work.

Fractional Leadership

Leverage part-time or temporary AI leaders to fill gaps, drive strategy, and manage teams.

Tap into Our AI Network

We help companies find the developers behind the world’s top AI tools, the professionals who’ve mastered them, and the people who make transformation possible. Tap into our expansive network* to hire AI-skilled creatives, marketers, tech experts and more.

AI Content Strategist
AI Creative Director
AI Ethics & Quality Lead
AI Operations Lead
AI Strategist
Chief AI Officer
Creative Technologist
GEO Consultant
Machine Learning Engineer
Prompt Engineer

*This is not a comprehensive list of roles we fill.

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What Sets Us Apart

For nearly 20 years, we’ve specialized at the intersection of creative and technology, building a network of 1M+ pre-vetted experts. As AI changes how work is done, top brands are turning to our trusted talent to step ahead. Here’s what sets us apart.

Specialized Recruiters

We don't just specialize in AI; we specialize at the intersection of creative and technology. Our recruiters are trained to find both proven AI experts and AI-skilled professionals across disciplines.

Expansive AI Network

We're dedicated to growing our already expansive network of AI experts, as we source from both within and outside our industry-leading database. Beyond pipelining, we’re building a community of strategic AI advisors, thought leaders, and influencers.

Flexible Engagement Model

Unlike any other provider in the industry, we can flex and scale to meet your needs — from creative to tech, from staffing to consulting, and from discovery to delivery.

Proven Track Record

Our AI-skilled professionals, developers and consultants are not just experimenting; they’re delivering. Each is a proven expert in both their craft and AI tools of all forms. And they've already helped our clients achieve 50%+ time savings.

AI Training Capabilities

We’re providing formal training to professionals from our network of 1M+ experts. Our team has also partnered with industry thought leaders to develop AI workshops, webinars and more.

AI-Powered Recruitment

When you partner with us, we put our team and our technology to work for you. At Onward Search, we’re leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to source, assess, and select top AI-skilled professionals with speed and precision.

Hiring Tech Talent in a Culture of Innovation

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AI Talent in Action

An AI Staffing Case Study

Onward Search partnered with a managed services provider (MSP) to help an industry-leading tech company find culturally aligned talent, build agile teams, and launch a revolutionary new AI tool. Read how.

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Learn how award-winning creatives are pushing boundaries with AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Firefly and more.

Explore AI Solutions

In an AI world — upskilling, implementation and transformation demand more than hiring alone. That’s why we not only provide companies with AI talent; we also offer AI training and enablement solutions.

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