01 Nov 2025

Recruiter In Training

Richmond Virginia

Elysian Staffing is a people-first recruitment agency that connects creative, marketing, and operations professionals with agencies and brands across the United States. We believe great recruiting starts with genuine relationships, curiosity, and care for others’ success. We’re looking for a driven and growth-minded Recruiter In Trainingto join our team in Richmond, VA. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to learn the world of creative and marketing staffing — no prior recruiting experience required. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. What matters most is your mindset, integrity, and desire to make an impact. WHAT YOU'LL DO Learn the full recruiting process—from sourcing and interviewing to client communication and offer management Build and nurture relationships with talented creative professionals across design, marketing, and operations Support the recruiting team by posting jobs, reviewing resumes, and coordinating interviews Communicate with candidates and clients in a professional, caring, and timely manner Maintain candidate records and notes in our applicant tracking system (ATS) Research companies, job trends, and industry insights in the creative and marketing space Contribute ideas to improve our recruiting processes and candidate experience Represent Elysian Staffing with enthusiasm, professionalism, and authenticitY WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You don’t need to have recruiting experience—just the right mindset and attitude. We’ll provide the training and mentorship. You’ll thrive in this role if you are: Driven and proactive — you take initiative and follow through Curious and growth-minded — you love learning new things and improving every day A strong communicator — you listen well, speak clearly, and write thoughtfully A team player — you enjoy collaborating, supporting others, and celebrating wins together Self-accountable — you take ownership of your work and hold yourself to a high standard Trustworthy and reliable — people can count on you to show up with integrity Business-oriented — you’re interested in how companies grow and how people power that growth Inspired by creativity — you have an appreciation for art, marketing, design, or storytelling WHY ELYSIAN At Elysian, we’re more than recruiters—we’re advocates for creative professionals and partners to our clients. We believe in working hard, staying humble, and helping people live their dreams. If you’re ready to grow your career, learn from a supportive team, and be part of a purpose-driven company where your voice matters, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and start building a meaningful career in creative recruiting! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

01 Nov 2025

Retail Media Director

Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Our client, an inhouse Advertising Agency with offices in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is seeking an experienced Retail Media Director to join their team. This is fully on-site so only candidates who are within a commutable location to Northern NJ will be considered. This professional will lead the development and execution of comprehensive retail media strategies across platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, Criteo, and other emerging retail networks. This position will oversee end-to-end media planning, execution, and optimization—covering Sponsored Ads and DSP campaigns—to drive measurable business growth and brand performance within key retail channels. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in eCommerce media with strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset to elevate the brand’s presence in a fast-evolving retail media landscape. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead all aspects of retail media planning, strategy, and activation across major platforms including Amazon and Walmart. Serve as the main point of contact for retail media, leading conversations, presentations, and quarterly business reviews with internal and external stakeholders. Manage and mentor a team of specialists, overseeing campaign setup, execution, pacing, and optimization to achieve key business objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally with Channel Marketing, Sales, and Creative teams to ensure seamless integration of retail media initiatives within broader marketing efforts. Develop and execute Sponsored Ads and DSP strategies, including keyword mining, audience targeting, competitive analysis, and category trend identification. Monitor daily budget pacing, bidding strategies, and monthly spend allocation to ensure performance and efficiency.Analyze campaign performance data to identify actionable insights, inform optimizations, and support long-term strategic planning. Implement testing and innovation initiatives to enhance performance, efficiency, and platform expertise. Train and guide junior team members, fostering professional growth and hands-on learning in campaign management and retail media execution. Maintain a deep understanding of evolving retail media platforms, tools, and best practices to ensure continued leadership in the space. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field (preferred). 5+ years of experience in digital media strategy, planning, or activation roles, with a strong background in retail media. Hands-on experience managing Amazon Advertising campaigns (Sponsored Ads and DSP). Familiarity with additional retail media platforms such as Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Wayfair, or other marketplaces. Proven experience leading teams and managing client or stakeholder communications. Strong analytical, technical, and organizational skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience deriving actionable insights from performance data. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments. Highly detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Self-motivated and eager to stay ahead of emerging retail media tools, trends, and technologies. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

01 Nov 2025

Lead Project Manager

Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Our client, an inhouse Advertising Agency with offices in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is seeking a Lead Project Manager to join their team. This is fully on-site so only candidates who are within a commutable location to Northern NJ will be considered. This professional will oversee high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across creative, digital, and production workstreams. This role is ideal for a strategic, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at bringing order, clarity, and alignment to complex projects. The Lead Project Manager will play a key role in defining and refining how work gets done—partnering closely with internal teams, leadership, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead project strategy, planning, and execution across multiple accounts, ensuring initiatives align with business goals and client expectations. Serve as the primary point of contact for project management—leading client discussions, managing escalations, and ensuring seamless communication across teams. Develop project scopes, schedules, and resourcing plans that align with creative, production, and operational needs. Establish and maintain effective workflows, optimizing processes to increase team efficiency and collaboration.Oversee project governance, including reporting, timelines, risk management, and decision tracking.Proactively identify potential risks and roadblocks, implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track. Collaborate closely with Account, Strategy, Creative, and Production teams to ensure integrated and cohesive delivery. Guide and mentor project management team members, promoting excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support SOW creation and ensure accuracy and consistency across all PM deliverables. Contribute to evolving project management best practices, tools, and methodologies across the organization. QUALIFICATIONS: 8+ years of experience in project management, with ownership of multiple accounts or clients in a creative, advertising, or integrated agency environment. Proven ability to manage 360° campaigns, digital activations, toolkits, video and production projects, and website builds from concept to completion. Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid models). Strong proficiency with tools such as Jira (Admin level), Confluence, Smartsheet, GSuite, Slack, Trello, Lucid, and Microsoft Office Suite. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; confident presenting to leadership and clients alike. Highly organized with a strategic mindset and ability to balance multiple priorities. Must be able to work onsite and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. PMP, Agile, or Scrum Master certification. Experience in consumer electronics or complex, multi-channel marketing programs. Background in scaling PM operations or implementing new workflow systems. Proven track record managing high-stakes, multi-stakeholder initiatives. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

04 Oct 2025

Executive Creative Director

Richmond Virginia

Our client, a leading integrated creative agency, is seeking a Vice President, Executive Creative Director (ECD) to join its leadership team. This individual will define and drive the creative vision for a flagship brand partnership—delivering bold, insight-led ideas that elevate both the client’s business and the agency’s creative standards. This is an opportunity for a hands-on creative leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and innovation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the creative direction and output for a flagship account across all media platforms. Partner closely with senior client stakeholders to develop strategic, results-driven creative solutions that move business metrics. Serve as a trusted creative advisor and ambassador for the agency in executive presentations and reviews. Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and uncover new growth initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with account, strategy, and production teams to ensure creative excellence and alignment with brand objectives. Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing creative department built on collaboration, accountability, and innovation. Oversee timelines, resources, and budgets to maintain quality and operational efficiency. Contribute to agency-wide initiatives to evolve creative processes and strengthen culture. QUALIFICATIONS: 15+ years of progressive creative experience, including at least 7 years in a senior leadership capacity at an agency. Proven success leading high-profile, multi-channel campaigns for national or global brands. Expertise in brand storytelling and creative innovation across digital, social, experiential, and traditional channels. Strong client relationship skills, with experience collaborating directly with C-suite and senior-level stakeholders. Excellent leadership, mentorship, and communication skills with the ability to inspire diverse teams. Strategic thinker with business acumen and a deep understanding of how creative drives measurable growth. Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, design, communications, or related field. Familiarity with emerging platforms, data-driven insights, and the full creative development lifecycle. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Packaging Designer

New York New York

Our client, a Premier Packaging Design Agency with offices in New York, NY, is looking to add to staff an experienced Junior / Packaging Designer starting ASAP. This role will be ON-SITE, so candidates from the New York Metropolitan area will be considered. In this role, we're looking for a Designer with at least 1-3 years of graphic, packaging, or structural experience. Must have interest in retail, product development, and have a passion for all things packaging related. Looking for a candidate who is motivated, detail oriented/organized, and have a great working attitude and work ethics. Ideal candidate must be able to work well with others and under pressure meeting tight deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work on a wide range of projects from custom packaging to graphic Able to conceptualize package designs, create and present prototypes and mock-ups for internal Generate packaging die-lines and templates that meet brand specifications and Generate and update design files with detailed dimensions and material Brainstorming packaging ideas using hand sketches, verbal cues, words, and design Have an understanding of structures and variables that may affect the structural integrity and overall design of a Generate ORFs and blank dielines for new packaging inquiry Generate and update design files with detailed dimensions and material information Send out design files for development and communicate with Accounts and Production team Check pre-production/ final production samples and address any product issues or challenges in a timely manner Have a strong understanding of current market trends, client’s needs and new materials/ technologies that can be used in packaging design. Strong eye for design, page composition and layout, typography, and colour theory Check pre-production/ final production samples and address any product issues or challenges in a timely Assist Design Team and Design Director on daily Always a productive participant looking for ways to improve or propose solutions to existing processes or structure Proofread and revise designs for errors QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, graphic design, art, or a similar field with at least 1-3 years of graphic, packaging, or structural experience Ability to create initial specs and generate design files Knowledgeable with the product development process Quick learner with ability to take direction Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite/ Rhino/ Keyshot/ Microsoft Office Be able to multi-task and work in a team environment Pay strong attention to detail Natural talent for design and a keen eye for Experience with market research and familiarity with various packaging material Strong time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent written, verbal communication skills, and work ethic EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Procurement Specialist

New York New York

Our client, a NYC packaging design firm, is seeking an experiencedProcurement Specialist to oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, procurement and purchasing. This role requires expertise in procurement, vendor management, logistics, and inventory control to ensure seamless execution from sourcing to final delivery. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in driving efficiencies across the supply chain while meeting strict timelines and quality standards. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Manage daily supply chain operations, including procurement, production planning, and logistics coordination · Oversee order processing, purchase order creation, and tracking to ensure accurate and timely fulfillment · Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to optimize cost and service · Monitor inventory levels, manage replenishment, and forecast demand to support business needs · Supervise quality control and pre-production processes, including sample approvals and compliance checks · Coordinate shipping and delivery schedules with internal teams and third-party logistics providers · Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and increase efficiency across the supply chain · Collaborate with sales, account management, and design teams to align operational execution with project timelines · Track KPIs related to cost savings, on-time delivery, and vendor performance; generate and present reports to leadership · Maintain compliance with company standards and industry regulations throughout all operational processes QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field (preferred) · 3+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or procurement management, preferably in packaging, manufacturing, or consumer goods · Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, logistics, and inventory control practices · Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and manage supplier performance effectively · Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail · Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment · Ability to anticipate challenges, adapt quickly, and develop proactive solutions · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with ERP or supply chain management software is a plus EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Elysian Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.