Consumer & Lifestyle Brand Staffing

At Fourth Floor, we help today’s most innovative consumer and lifestyle brands build teams that reflect their values, voice, and vision. As the specialized fashion, beauty, and lifestyle division of Career Group Companies, we partner with dynamic DTC startups, modern consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, wellness brands, and more to deliver top-tier talent across product development, creative, marketing, ecommerce, supply chain, and operations.

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Nationwide Access to Talent

With recruiters in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Dallas, Fourth Floor serves as a trusted staffing partner in the country’s most brand-centric markets. Our collaborative team model allows our CPG recruiters to source exceptional talent cross-functionally and cross-regionally, offering deep insight into both consumer trends and candidate expectations. Whether you're launching a product in LA or building an HQ team in Austin, we move quickly—and strategically—to find the right people to grow with your brand and company culture.

About Us

Consumer & Lifestyle Industry Specialists

Hiring for consumer brands goes beyond the resume. It’s about finding talent who live your brand values and bring them to life across every customer touchpoint. Our recruiters are experts in lifestyle hiring, many with backgrounds in digital, fashion, wellness, food & beverage, or editorial spaces themselves. We speak the language of brand and culture, and we act as a true extension of your team to identify CPG talent that connects with your mission and audience.

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Top Roles We place

We place top talent across every function that powers consumer and lifestyle brands, from product ideation to customer loyalty. Whether you're building your brand identity, optimizing your ecommerce platform, or staffing for national retail expansion, we deliver candidates who are agile, collaborative, and brand-fluent.

  • Brand Marketing & Content
  • Digital Strategy & Ecommerce
  • Social Media & Influencer Relations
  • Creative Direction & Visual Identity
  • Operations, Logistics & Fulfillment
  • Customer Experience & CRM
  • Sales & Revenue Growth
  • Product Development & Innovation
  • Retail Strategy & Field Teams
  • Executive Leadership

Top Roles We place

We place top talent across every function that powers consumer and lifestyle brands, from product ideation to customer loyalty. Whether you're building your brand identity, optimizing your ecommerce platform, or staffing for national retail expansion, we deliver candidates who are agile, collaborative, and brand-fluent.

  • Brand Marketing & Content
  • Digital Strategy & Ecommerce
  • Social Media & Influencer Relations
  • Creative Direction & Visual Identity
  • Operations, Logistics & Fulfillment
  • Customer Experience & CRM
  • Sales & Revenue Growth
  • Product Development & Innovation
  • Retail Strategy & Field Teams
  • Executive Leadership
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Your Customer Success and Sales team will keep your customers or clients coming back for more. Our sales recruiters take a high-touch approach to finding and placing the best of the best across a variety of industries. Below are examples of the roles we place at all levels of seniority.

  • Account Director
  • Account Executive
  • Account Manager
  • Business Development
  • Customer Success Manager
  • Inbound Sales Rep
  • Sales Development Rep
  • Sales Director
  • Sales Engineer
  • Sales Operations
  • Solutions Architect

Go to market with a boundary-pushing marketing team. As experts in the field, our marketing recruitment experts seek out talent who will get your product in front of the right audience. Below are examples of the roles we place across at all levels of seniority.

  • B2B/B2C Marketing Associate
  • CRM/Email Marketer
  • Digital Marketer
  • Digital Producer
  • E-Commerce Specialist
  • Growth Marketing Manager
  • Influencer Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Operations Associate
  • Paid Media Specialist
  • Performance Marketing Manager
  • Product Marketer
  • PR Specialist
  • SEO/SEM Specialist
  • Social Media Manager

In today's competitive digital landscape, engineering recruitment is an art. Highly-skilled engineers are in demand, and this rapidly changing industry requires expertise to navigate. Below are examples of the engineering and technical jobs we place, at all levels of seniority.

  • App Developer
  • Back End Developer
  • Data Analytics Specialist
  • Front End Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Implementation Specialist
  • Instructional Designer
  • QA Engineer
  • Programmer
  • Software Architect
  • Software Engineer
  • Software QA Analyst
  • System Architect
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer

We seek out creatives who are elevating the industry. Our creative staffing pros use a hands-on approach to identify talent that will bring their own voice while blending seamlessly into your brand. Below are examples of the roles we place at all levels of seniority.

  • 3D / Architectural Designer
  • Art Director
  • Branding Designer
  • Content Strategist
  • Copywriter / Editor
  • Creative Director
  • Digital & Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Motion Graphics Designer
  • Production Artist
  • Project Manager
  • Photo/Video Editor

Within the technology and SaaS industries, stellar product design and product management is critical. Our Search Consultants are experts in the product recruiting space, and are able to source for product jobs at every level of seniority. Below are examples of the roles we place.

  • Design Strategist
  • Design Director
  • Director of Product Design
  • Director of Product Management
  • Industrial Designer
  • Growth Product Manager
  • Product Designer
  • Product Manager
  • Technical Product Manager
  • Product Marketing Manager
  • UX Designer
  • UI Designer

Event Staff

Brand Ambassadors

We source on-brand, engaging talent to represent your brand with authenticity and energy at events and activations.

Customer Service

A seamless guest experience is at the heart of every successful event. We staff highly personable professionals who ensure exceptional service at every touchpoint.

Seasonal Staff

At Career Group Events, we understand the unique demands of seasonal events and offer expertly tailored staffing solutions to ensure your events run seamlessly.

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A curated search to extend a full-time offer to the candidate you select. We are here to assist with the entire interview process and to ensure a smooth onboarding into your organization.

A candidate starts as a contract employee for a trial period. After that period is up, you then decide if you’d like to convert the employee to full-time.

Let us do the work for you. A candidate contracted out to work on an assignment basis for your company – the assignment duration is up to you.

An exclusive opportunity to build your leadership and C-level team, leveraging our industry insight and expertise under a retained executive search agreement.

We will become the Employer of Record for any temporary worker, alleviating the burden of payroll tax filings and benefits administration at a reduced hourly bill rate.

Outsource your entire recruitment process to us. Our highest tier of service, tailored for your needs.

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Why Consumer Brands Choose Fourth Floor

Career Group Companies is committed to building long-term partnerships by providing tailored recruiting strategies and exceptional service. With a meticulous vetting process and a team of expert recruiters, we deliver best-in-class candidates who enhance efficiency, productivity, and workplace success.

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Hires Placed Each Year

550k+

Candidates in our Database

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Fortune 500 Clients
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Every company is unique, and our team of recruiting experts will take the time to understand your needs so we can find the best candidate for you. We are dedicated to fostering a strategic partnership that sets the tone for future growth. Let's build your dream team.

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Testimonials

Career Group did an exceptional job during a recent hiring process at Casa Tua. They were efficient, friendly, and demonstrated high professionalism and dedication. They heard and understood our needs and all the candidates exceeded expectations. I look forward to our next partnership.

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Career Group is my go-to for quality candidates! I can’t say enough good things about Career Group. Since I first connected with them 15 years ago, the Career Group team has helped me find and hire numerous wonderful candidates for positions in our growing office. They understand our needs and always know exactly what we’re looking for.

– Chief of Staff, UHNW Family Office

Career Group Events is an outstanding partner. When we're onsite at events, we never need to worry because we know their dedicated team will be thorough and efficient in getting the job done. Their staff steps in, time and time again when we need extra support, and the entire management team is positive, professional, and easy to work with.

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Fourth Floor has been instrumental in helping our team at Tory Burch to identify high-caliber talent across all facets of our business. They are dedicated, professional, thorough, resourceful, have contacts in all the right places, and have been a pleasure to work with!

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Syndicatebleu is my top choice to work with due to their attentiveness, accessibility, collaborative working style, and network of talent. They are up-to-date on the market and have helped me to negotiate many successful offers. They deliver on talent and are a pleasure to work with.

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We’re a highly complex organization and not easy to navigate. For the past year+, Career Group Search and Fourth Floor have been an extension of my in-house recruitment team. They understand retail, digital, and the creative space like no other agency I’ve partnered with. I feel supported and in good hands when they partner with us.

–Confidential, Talent Acquisition Director

Career Group has been an essential recruiting partner to STX Entertainment, successfully placing candidates within all areas of the company. They really listen and they are great at providing a diverse group of candidates. They have a rockstar team that is really on top of it.

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Career Group Companies is an absolute pleasure to work with. The candidates that they submit for consideration are always qualified, intelligent, professional, and eager to make an impact. I would recommend them without hesitation to any company looking to add talented individuals to their workforce.

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Career Group has been a wonderful partner to our firm for many years. They have helped us place both temporary and permanent placement candidates – always submitting high-quality candidates that excel in their positions. I trust that Career Group will work diligently on our searches to provide targeted candidates that fit our needs.

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The team at Career Group provides a high-touch client experience. They are professional, organized, and have consistent follow through. Their team is attentive and truly listens to our needs. I look forward to our next partnership!

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Let's find your people

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Contact us to start your search. We can advise on hiring trends, hiring best practices, and salary benchmarking to help align your hiring strategy.

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We begin advertising and outreach, partnering with our in-house marketing team to promote your role online and within our extensive network.

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We actively source quality talent using the latest recruitment technologies and begin vetting and screening candidates face-to-face.

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We provide you with a carefully curated list of qualified, brand-right candidates until you're obsessed with the people we've found.

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You select candidates you’d like to interview, we'll coordinate the scheduling.

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Make an offer & celebrate! We will help onboard your new favorite team member.

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Every professional journey is unique, and our team of career experts is here to understand your goals and connect you with the opportunities that align with your aspirations. We’re committed to building a strategic partnership that supports your future success. Let’s find your next big opportunity together.

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FAQs

Do you recruit for wellness brands, consumer products, and CPG startups?

Yes. Fourth Floor places talent at wellness brands, clean beauty companies, functional beverage startups, luxury home labels, and private-equity CPG businesses. We recruit across digital, creative, operations, and leadership, delivering candidates who understand the industry-specific needs of emerging consumer brands.

Can you help with leadership or confidential searches?

Absolutely. As a trusted executive search firm with deep expertise in CPG, beauty, retail, and lifestyle brands, we specialize in discreet, executive-level searches tailored to this dynamic market.Our experienced executive recruiters partner closely with clients to secure strategic leadership talent, including COO, CFO, CMO, Vice President, General Manager, and other C-suite roles. We understand the nuances of scaling consumer brands—from supply chain and omnichannel growth to brand positioning and global expansion.Our approach is consultative, strategic, and highly confidential, ensuring each search aligns seamlessly with your organizational objectives, growth plans, and company culture.

Is Fourth Floor a good recruiting partner for startup and early-stage brands?

Yes. We work with early-stage, seed-funded, and Series A/B CPG companies looking to make foundational hires. We understand the fast-paced nature of startups and help our clients prioritize hires that drive impact, build infrastructure, and reflect brand DNA from day one.Yes. We work with early-stage, seed-funded, and Series A/B consumer brands looking to make foundational hires. We understand the fast-paced nature of startups and help our clients prioritize hires that drive impact, build infrastructure, and reflect brand DNA from day one.

Can Fourth Floor help with freelance or contract hiring for DTC brands?

Of course! We specialize in freelance and project-based hiring for consumer and lifestyle brands, which is ideal for campaign launches, brand refreshes, or seasonal marketing pushes. Whether you need a short-term content creator or a contract ecommerce consultant, we’ll find the right fit fast.

What makes Fourth Floor different from other lifestyle recruiting firms?

Our recruiters come from the industries we serve – many with backgrounds in fashion, wellness, beauty, and digital media. We speak your brand’s language, assess for both cultural and creative fit, and act as an extension of your team. Clients partner with us because we combine speed, precision, and deep consumer goods industry insight.Our recruiters come from the industries we serve – many with backgrounds in fashion, wellness, beauty, and digital media. We speak your brand’s language, assess for both cultural and creative fit, and act as an extension of your team. Clients partner with us because we combine speed, precision, and deep lifestyle industry insight.

Do you recruit nationwide or only in major markets like NYC and LA?

We recruit nationwide, with deep talent networks in NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas, and beyond. Whether you’re remote-first, hybrid, or scaling retail in a new market, our collaborative team model ensures you get localized insight with national reach.