Developing Commercial Generative AI Teams with Bria.ai

 

Find out how DeepRec.ai partnered with Bria.ai to make four specialist hires in research and engineering to build the technical capability behind its commercial generative AI platform.

Industry: Generative AI, Enterprise Software

Working Together Since: 2025

Headquarters: New York, USA

Hires Made to Date: 4

Results

Hires Made

CV to Interview Ratio

Functions Supported

Executive Appointment

About Bria.ai

Bria.ai develops visual generative AI foundation models purpose-built for commercial and enterprise applications. By enabling organisations to safely integrate generative AI into their products, Bria.ai is helping businesses innovate responsibly while setting new standards for ethical, commercially viable AI.

Partnering with leading enterprises and technology providers, Bria.ai is focused on democratising visual generative AI through responsible, scalable, and sustainable innovation.

 
 

Roles Placed

VP of Research
AI Researcher
Senior Audio Researcher
AI Customer Success Engineer

Overview: Hiring Specialist AI Talent to Support Commercial Growth

As Bria.ai continued to expand its research and engineering capabilities, the business required highly specialised AI professionals with expertise across machine learning, computer vision, and applied research.

Alongside technical excellence, the business set an exceptionally high hiring bar. Its first priority was securing an outstanding technical leader who could shape future hiring decisions and build a world-class team beneath them.

Finding talent with this combination of technical expertise, commercial experience, and leadership capability within an increasingly competitive AI market presented a significant challenge.

DeepRec.ai was engaged to identify and secure exceptional AI talent capable of supporting Bria.ai’s next stage of growth.

Hear from Bria.ai

“Jonathan followed up and maintained constant communication throughout the process.”

– Tali Kadish, Human Resources, Bria.ai

The Partnership

DeepRec.ai worked closely with Bria.ai’s leadership team to fully understand both the technical complexity of the role and the long-term vision for the business.

The search focused on identifying exceptional leadership talent before supporting the wider expansion of the engineering and research teams. Leveraging its specialist AI network and consultative recruitment process, DeepRec.ai delivered a highly targeted shortlist of candidates aligned to Bria.ai’s demanding technical and cultural requirements.

Across the assignment, DeepRec.ai submitted 12 carefully selected candidates, resulting in 6 interviews and the successful placement of Bria.ai’s preferred candidate, achieving a 2:1 CV-to-interview ratio.

The success of the engagement established a long-term partnership, with DeepRec.ai continuing to support Bria.ai across a range of specialist AI hiring requirements.

Targeted Hiring for Commercial Generative AI

DeepRec.ai utilised its extensive network across machine learning, computer vision, and AI research to engage professionals with the specialist expertise required to build commercial-grade generative AI products.

Working in close partnership with Bria.ai throughout the process ensured candidates were technically outstanding while also aligned with the company’s collaborative culture and ambitious growth plans.

The successful leadership appointment provided the foundation for future team expansion, positioning Bria.ai to continue scaling its research and product capabilities with confidence.

MEET THE TEAM

Anthony Kelly

Co-Founder & MD EU/UK

Nathan Wills

Team Lead | Switzerland

Paddy Hobson

Team Lead | DACH

Jonathan Harrold

Principal Consultant | DACH

AI Recruitment for Generative AI, Machine Learning and Computer Vision

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