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Gaming Staffing Solutions from Onward Play

Onward Play
Gaming Solutions

We are the leading provider of staffing and talent solutions for Gaming, Esports, XR and the Metaverse. As one of the first agencies in our space, we have the deep industry expertise required to understand our client’s needs and deliver innovative experiences to help them achieve success.

Solutions to Power Your Organization

Today’s AAA game studios and cutting edge companies trust us to recruit, recommend and staff, and the highly specialized gaming talent they need to deliver against their project goals.

Hire Talent

Find specialized talent quickly to deliver against your strategic goals.

Hire Gaming Talent from Onward Play

Build Teams

Assemble high-performing teams to execute entire projects on-time and within budget.

Build Gaming Teams with Onward Play

Engage Advisors

Tap into our proven network of fractional and interim leaders to fill gaps and drive growth.

Engage Gaming Advisors with Onward Play

Game-Changing Talent

We have an established database of power players ready to join your team.

Audio / Video

Design

Marketing / Production

Technology

UX / UI

Level Up Your Team with our Gaming Talent

Powering Your Gaming Success

We service every level of the gaming industry.

  • AI
  • Blockchain, Crypto & NFT
  • Casino
  • Cloud Games
  • Console Games
  • Corporate Gamification
  • E-Learning
  • Esports / Sports
  • Mobile Games
  • Metaverse / Spatial Computing
  • PC Games
  • Publishing
  • Tabletop Games
  • TV, Film & Media
  • VR / AR / MR
  • Web 3.0

Player Profile Stats

We’re proud to be an active player in the gaming community.

Onward Play Best of Staffing

As part of Onward Search, we have received ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Awards for Client and Talent Satisfaction based exclusively on ratings provided by our customers.

Named 'Best Gaming Recruitment & Staffing Agency' at the Gaming & Development Awards, which recognize the leading innovators in game-making, design, publishing, and marketing.

Onward Play IGDA Member

Proud member of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), helping to empower game developers around the world achieve fulfilling and sustainable careers.

Onward Play Testimonial

Their team felt like an extension of our own. Their understanding of the gaming industry paired with their ability to find qualified talent helped us deliver on our latest project on time.

Managing Director

AAA Gaming Studio

Finding The Minds Behind The Games

Gaming Staffing Case Study

Combining video game industry experience with dedicated support, we became the #1 Talent Partner to a world-renowned AAA Game Studio, Publisher & Esports Tournament Organizer. 

Find Gaming Jobs

Looking for work? View our selection of jobs from the biggest companies in gaming, esports, metaverse and XR.

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