Floral Event Designer

Position Overview | The Big Picture

The Event Floral Designer is part of the Creative team and works closely with the Sales and Samples departments to develop, lead and execute design solutions for large scale floral and décor productions and sample presentations.  This position requires strong working knowledge of event design with significant emphasis on visual impact experiences.  The Event Floral Designer reports to and receives direction from the Director of Floral, and collaborates and may take direction from the President, the Creative Director and Event Producers. 

Traits for Success | #designsdreams

• Industry design and floral design expert.
• Passionate an innovative.
• Resourceful to envision upcoming trends.
• Fun with a sense of humor.
• Able to source the look.

Essential Duties | What You’ll Do -The Fun Stuff 

• Works with Creative Services to brainstorm and design events and help lead them to execution.
• Demonstrates senior knowledge of floral design, construction, props, fabrication, and lighting.
• Supports the Samples department in design and fabrication of successful sample presentations.
• Collaborates and brainstorms with sales staff to conceptualize event designs. Interprets needs, style and budgetary guidelines to effectively create designs both in-house and on-site.
• Executes original floral designs as per client specifications and on budget.
• Develops and spearheads original designs for tabletop both in-house and on-site.
• Participates in meetings with Creative Services to discuss and brainstorm new design trends and how they can impact the company.
• Applies knowledge of both floral and wedding trends to designs, including color, seasonal availability and durability for production work.
• Participates in Samples Meeting and participates in high-volume production work.
• Determines floral and other elements needed to create floral arrangements for samples.
• Responsible for the documentation of all floral utilized from each sample presentation into an electronic floral formula.
• Works closely with the Purchasing department to ensure timely purchase of flowers needed for sample presentations.
• Supports the Floral Department with floral production as needed both in-house and on-site.
• Takes on special projects from conception to completion for the President, Sales staff, Creative Director, and senior management.
• Develops cross functional relationships with the team to collaborate, brainstorm, design and execute décor.

Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There’s More!

• Complies with department and company safety guidelines, procedures, rules and training expectations. 
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
• May be expected to participate on the Emergency Team.

• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
  • Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system. 
  • Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines. 
    • May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications | What You Need to Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in floral design and construction and event design, particularly in an event décor company.
• Knowledge of event venues, design trends and style.
• Knowledge of floral design, construction, props, art fabrication, and lighting.
• Knowledge of industry trends a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task, meet multiple deadlines and effectively balance projects.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, detail oriented, changing environment.
• Sound math skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. 
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, and good follow-up skills.
• Able to efficiently and safely use floral knives and clippers and other light tools.
• Available to work varied work shift that includes days, nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements | What it is Like in the Studio and Office

• Must be able to stand for 6 or more hours.
• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds or more and push and pull carts over the course of the work shift.

• Ability to handle fragile items safely.
• Must be able to climb ladders without accommodation.
• Must have 20/20 vision with correction.
• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat and humid conditions.
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise.