HireArt
Full-stack contract workforce platform connecting vetted AI trainers, data annotators, and specialists with enterprises through rigorous pre-screening.
What is HireArt?
HireArt is a full-stack contract workforce platform founded in 2012 by Nicholas Sedlet, Dain Lewis, and Elli Sharef, headquartered in New York City. A Y Combinator (W12) alumnus, HireArt reinvents flexible employment by connecting workers and businesses through software-driven sourcing, employment, and management of contract workforces. The platform offers employer of record (EOR) services, direct sourcing, vendor management, compliance, and payroll. HireArt specializes in connecting companies with qualified AI trainers and data annotation specialists for data labeling, model training, and AI R&D tasks. The platform streamlines hiring through rigorous pre-screening with online assessments and video interviews that simulate real job tasks, providing employers with high-quality candidates. Roles are typically contract-based with flexible scheduling, and many positions support remote work across the United States.
Mission & values
Modernize staffing — use work-sample assessments and video evaluations to match contractors to roles where they'll thrive, and handle W-2 contractor employment for clients.
Qualifications
For Data Annotation Specialist roles, a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is typically required, along with one year of prior data annotation experience for some positions. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality are consistently emphasized. Candidates should be quick learners comfortable working with visual and spatial software in 2D and 3D environments (QGIS, ArcGIS, or similar). Clear communication skills are essential for collaborating with machine learning engineers. The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, following specification documents and training materials, is important. Many remote positions are open to US-based candidates, with some excluding specific states. A reliable computer, internet connection, and quiet workspace are required. For language-specific projects, native-level fluency in the target language plus effective English communication is needed. Minimum weekly hour commitments (often 20 hours) apply to most contract roles. Proficiency with tools like Jira, Confluence, or MS Office/Google Suites may be preferred for certain positions.
Leadership
Hiring process
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1
Apply at hireart.com
Submit your application for available roles.
About 1 day
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Work-sample assessment
HireArt's differentiator — complete role-relevant work samples and video assessments instead of generic interviews.
About 3 days
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3
Video assessment review
HireArt staff review your work and video responses for fit.
About 5 days
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4
Client introduction
Matched candidates are introduced to client roles; client may run their own interview.
About 7 days
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5
W-2 onboarding
Hired contractors are W-2 employed by HireArt and dispatched to client engagements.
About 5 days
Funding
Awards & recognition
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$26.25M Series B (July 2022) — Three Fish Capital led · 2022
TechCrunch
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Customers include Meta, Carta, Zoox, Via
HireArt
Company information
- Industry: AI & Contract Workforce
- Location: New York, USA
- Founded: 2012
- Employees: 2,084
- Website: www.hireart.com ↗
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