Botanical Design Manager

Cityscapes Plant Care Inc; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cityscapes Plant Care Inc is seeking a senior horticulture designer to lead interior and exterior plant installations in Boston. You will shape botanical concepts, manage projects from mood boards to on-site execution, and ensure design excellence across client spaces.

You will supervise a design team, coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Service, and oversee sourcing, procurement, and quality control of plant materials, containers, and related goods, ensuring timely delivery and client

Qualificações

• 5+ years in tropical plant design and installations.
• Experience leading creative or production teams.
• Strong vendor management and sourcing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a positive attitude and uphold Cityscapes' mission in client interactions.
• Develop and manage botanical design concepts, mood boards, and planning frameworks.
• Manage installations from desks to large-scale interior displays.
• Research and develop new design trends.
• Oversee floral sourcing, purchasing, production and QA.
• Coordinate events sales, purchasing, production and coordination.
• Lead design team meetings and provide coaching.
• Foster collaboration across departments.
• Assess staffing needs and advise executive management.

Conhecimentos

Tropical plant design

Interior plant installations

Floral design

Leadership & team management

Purchasing & vendor management

Budgeting & forecasting

Project coordination

Cross-department collaboration

ERP/database experience

Communication & organization

Ferramentas

NetSuite

Microsoft Access

ERP systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our mission at Cityscapes is to transform people's lives through the power of plants.

We provide superior design, installation and maintenance of interior and exterior plantscapes. Our focus is to continually educate our staff with the latest in cutting edge horticulture technology and plant varieties, the end result being better product and service for our clientele.

Recognizing that people are our most important resource, we strive to enhance each individual's contribution to our team by creating a work environment that values collaboration, integrity, passion and pride.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Maintains a positive work attitude by acting and communicating in a manner conducive to good interpersonal relations with customers, all public, co-workers and managers, in accordance with the spirit of Cityscapes' mission.
• Develop and manage botanical design concepts, mood boards, and planning frameworks.
• Managing installations ranging from individual desk arrangements to large-scale interior plant displays
• Research and develop new design trends and ideas
• Manages floral sourcing, purchasing, production, and quality control, ensuring design consistency, product freshness, and alignment with client expectations and Cityscapes' aesthetic standards
• Events sales, purchasing, production and coordination
• Conducts scheduled meetings with Design Team
• Provides training and performance reviews to team
• Offers creative support and open thoughtful communication with all departments
• Assesses staffing needs and makes recommendations to executive management

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in tropical plant design, interior plant installations, floral design, preferably in a commercial or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in tropical plant selection, care requirements, plant rotations, and large-scale interior plant installations.
• Experience developing and executing fresh floral design programs, including sourcing, production, and quality control.
• Proven leadership experience managing creative or production teams, including performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, and employee relations.
• Strong experience with purchasing, vendor management, and product sourcing (tropical plants, florals, containers, hard goods, and related materials).
• Working knowledge of budget planning, cost control, margin awareness, and departmental forecasting.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-departmentally with Sales, Operations, Installation, and Service teams.
• Proficiency with business systems such as NetSuite, Access, or similar ERP/database platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly perform physical activities including bending, lifting, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials and plant product consistent with the demands of interior plant installations and warehouse operations (medium to heavy physical activity).
• Comfortable working in a combination of office, warehouse, and on-site client environments.
• Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong cognitive ability to retain and apply information such as processes, plant care requirements, scheduling details, and operational procedures.
• Effective listening and verbal communication skills to understand and convey information clearly to clients and team members.