Freelance/Seasonal Floral Designer

Karin's Florist; Vienna (VA); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

Karin’s Florist is seeking experienced and creative Freelance Floral Designers to join our design team during peak seasons, holidays, weddings, special events, and other high-volume periods. This is a flexible, as-needed opportunity ideal for talented floral professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment.

Freelance Floral Designers will work alongside our in-house team to create beautiful, high-quality floral arrangements that reflect Karin’s Florist’s design

Qualifications

• Previous professional floral design experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of floral design techniques, mechanics, flower varieties, and proper care and handling of fresh product.
• Experience with wedding and event floral design is highly desirable.
• Strong artistic ability and an eye for color, proportion, texture, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality floral arrangements according to established design standards, recipes, event specifications, and customer requests.
• Create a variety of floral products, including bouquets, centerpieces, ceremony and reception arrangements, sympathy pieces, holiday designs, and custom arrangements.
• Support wedding and special event production during high-volume periods.
• Interpret inspiration photos, design plans, color palettes, and event specifications to execute the intended floral vision.
• Prepare, process, and properly care for fresh flowers and floral materials.
• Work efficiently while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with staff designers, event team members, and production staff to meet deadlines and ensure orders are completed accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe design workspace.
• Assist with floral production, preparation, and other design-room needs as required.
• Handle flowers, containers, tools, and other materials carefully to minimize waste and maintain product quality.

Skills

Floral design

Creativity

Attention to detail

Independent

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Karin’s Florist is seeking experienced and creative Freelance Floral Designers to join our design team during peak seasons, holidays, weddings, special events, and other high-volume periods. This is a flexible, as‑needed opportunity ideal for talented floral professionals who enjoy working in a fast‑paced, collaborative design environment.

Freelance Floral Designers will work alongside our in‑house team to create beautiful, high‑quality floral arrangements that reflect Karin’s Florist’s design standards and commitment to exceptional customer service. Work may include everyday arrangements, weddings, corporate events, sympathy designs, holiday pieces, and large‑scale event florals.

Hours and scheduling will vary based on business and event needs, with increased opportunities during holidays and peak wedding and event seasons.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality floral arrangements according to established design standards, recipes, event specifications, and customer requests.
• Create a variety of floral products, including bouquets, centerpieces, ceremony and reception arrangements, sympathy pieces, holiday designs, and custom arrangements.
• Support wedding and special event production during high-volume periods.
• Interpret inspiration photos, design plans, color palettes, and event specifications to execute the intended floral vision.
• Prepare, process, and properly care for fresh flowers and floral materials.
• Work efficiently while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with staff designers, event team members, and production staff to meet deadlines and ensure orders are completed accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe design workspace.
• Assist with floral production, preparation, and other design-room needs as required.
• Handle flowers, containers, tools, and other materials carefully to minimize waste and maintain product quality.

Qualifications

• Previous professional floral design experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of floral design techniques, mechanics, flower varieties, and proper care and handling of fresh product.
• Experience with wedding and event floral design is highly desirable.
• Strong artistic ability and an eye for color, proportion, texture, and composition.
• Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a busy floral production team.
• Dependable and able to work scheduled freelance shifts based on business needs.
• Availability during peak floral periods, including certain weekends and holidays, is highly desirable.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and move floral arrangements, buckets, containers, and supplies.

Portfolio

Candidates are encouraged to provide a portfolio or photographs of recent floral design work demonstrating their design style, technical ability, and experience. Wedding, event, and high‑end floral design examples are especially helpful.

Schedule

This is an as‑needed freelance position rather than a guaranteed weekly schedule. Opportunities will vary throughout the year based on weddings, events, holidays, and seasonal business volume. Freelance designers may be contacted in advance regarding available shifts and projects.