Senior Florist and Event Designer

CHOICE FLOWERS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A floral design company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Florist and Event Designer to manage floral arrangements and event productions from concept to completion. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of hands-on experience in event floral design, a strong artistic sense, and excellent client interaction skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead in high-quality event setups and creative designs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience in event floral design, including installations.
• Strong artistic and color sense with the ability to create and visualize concepts.
• Proven ability to manage complex event timelines and setups.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality floral arrangements for daily orders and special requests.
• Design concepts for weddings and corporate events.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure availability of fresh stock.

Skills

Event floral design experience

Artistic and color sense

Client communication

Inventory management

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service and Sales

• Welcome customers and understand their needs clearly
• Provide expert advice on flower selection, design styles, and color themes
• Handle custom event orders with accuracy and clear documentation
• Process sales, coordinate deliveries, and manage follow ups
• Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally

Floral Design and Event Execution

• Create high quality floral arrangements for daily orders and special requests
• Design concepts for weddings, corporate events, and large functions
• Prepare drawings or sketches to communicate ideas to clients
• Customize designs to fit themes, budgets, cultural needs, and venue layout
• Lead end to end event floral installations, including planning, preparation, transportation, on site setup, detailing, and final presentation
• Maintain high quality standards across all design and installation work

Inventory and Supply Management

• Manage inventory levels and ensure consistent availability of fresh stock
• Order flowers, plants, and materials based on season and event schedules
• Inspect deliveries and maintain strict flower care standards
• Oversee conditioning, storage, and rotation of all fresh products

Operations and Administration

• Maintain accurate records for sales, custom orders, and inventory movement
• Schedule deliveries and coordinate event logistics
• Support junior florists with training, design guidance, and technical skills
• Maintain shop cleanliness, displays, and workspace organization

Continuous Learning

• Stay updated on new floral trends, event design approaches, and flower varieties
• Adjust planning and design according to seasonal or holiday needs

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5+ years hands on experience in event floral design, including full end to end installations
• Minimum 7+ years professional experience in floristry
• Strong artistic and color sense with the ability to create and visualize concepts
• Skilled in drawing and sketching for client presentations
• Excellent communication skills and strong client handling capability
• Proven ability to manage complex event timelines and multiple setups
• Knowledge of flower processing, care, and inventory management
• Ability to lead a team during event setup and breakdown

Performance Indicators

• Quality and consistency of floral design
• Successful and timely event installations
• Customer satisfaction, referrals, and repeat business
• Inventory accuracy and reduced wastage
• Effective teamwork and leadership during events

Role Summary

We are hiring a Senior Florist and Event Designer with strong experience in advanced floral design and full scale event production. You must be able to take an event from concept to completion, including design sketches, floral preparation, logistics planning, and end to end floral installation. The role requires sharp artistic judgment, color expertise, and confidence working directly with clients.

Job Requirements

• Senior level
• Full time
• Location: (unspecified)
• Title: Senior Florist and Event Designer