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Hire Creative & Production Experts

When AI is everywhere, creativity is everything. From copywriters to art directors, we find creatives who use the latest technology to produce award-winning work.

Creativity Takes Flexibility

Creative demands shift quickly. So do we. Our flexible services help you stay ahead by giving you access to proven talent, on-demand expertise, and leaders who can guide your team forward. Partner with our specialized team to hire how you work.

Contract Staffing

Hire creative experts on a temporary basis to support critical projects of all sizes.

Contract-to-Hire

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

Direct Hire

Find full-time creative professionals to join your team and power success from within.

Team Staffing

Build and scale industry-leading creative teams to deliver against your goals.

Strategic Consulting

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

Fractional & Interim Leadership

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

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Tap into Our Creative Network

Great work starts with great people. For nearly 20 years, we’ve invested in building an industry-leading network of creative and production professionals. We leverage our connections to quickly and confidently help companies find the talent they need to push what’s possible across digital, design, and content. Below are just a few* of the roles we support.

  • 2D/3D Animator
  • AR/VR Developer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Copywriter
  • Creative Director
  • Creative Services Manager
  • Creative Strategist
  • Digital Designer
  • Event Manager
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Instructional Designer
  • Mobile App Designer
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Packaging Designer
  • Photo Retoucher
  • Photographer
  • Presentation Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Production Artist
  • Production Manager
  • Studio Manager
  • Traffic Manager
  • VFX Artist
  • Video Editor
  • Video Producer
  • Visual Designer

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

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What Sets Us Apart

Our company was the first to specialize in hiring talent at the intersection of creative and technology. Many of our renowned recruiters come from creative backgrounds themselves. And we don’t just hire creatives; we hire AI-skilled creatives.

Specialized Recruiters

Our recruiters are also subject matter experts, many of whom have professional backgrounds in the creative fields they staff. Take advantage of our deep specialization to find and vet the right talent fast.

Expansive Expert Network

We proudly represent an exclusive network of 1M+ talented professionals, largely comprised of experts in creative disciplines. Leverage our renowned relationships to expand your team with ease.

Proven History of Success

Onward Search has supported over 3,000 organizations, filled over 20,000 jobs, and regularly finds qualified writers in 48 hours of less. Connect with our award-winning team to be our next success.

Consultative Partnership

We combine nationwide resources with award-winning support, offering strategic insights every step of the way. Partner with our dedicated team members, leverage their guidance, and optimize your creative hiring strategy.

Comprehensive Talent Care

From our leading DE&I initiatives to our world-class benefits packages, we invest in our people. Diversify your workforce, ensure talent satisfaction, and put people first.

AI Solutions

Beyond hiring, we're helping creative teams build AI strategies, upskill their people, and implement the rapidly advancing technology. Combine our AI solutions with exert talent to thrive in the future of work.

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A Creative Staffing Case Study

Onward Search empowered one of the world’s leading luxury beauty brands recruit and retain 100+ creative professionals to support major product launches, 360-degree campaigns, and a multi-billion-dollar acquisition. Learn how.

Explore AI Solutions

More than hire creative experts, we train and empower them with our growing suite of AI solutions. Explore our AI training and enablement options to accelerate production, elevate performance, and exceed your potential.

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