Luxury Floral Designer

Traditional Homes LLC; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury floral design studio in Greenwich, CT is seeking a Luxury Floral Designer. The successful candidate will create innovative floral designs, interpret client preferences, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment. An ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a high-volume shop and possesses strong interpersonal skills. Competitive benefits and flexible scheduling are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous employee discount

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on custom floral design experience in a high-volume luxury floral shop.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Create floral designs using innovative materials and styles.
• Develop understanding of Winston styles and create gift and event designs.
• Interpret client preferences for custom orders and participate in event design.

Skills

Custom floral design experience

Teamwork

Client service skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Description

Luxury Floral Designer – Full-Time; Greenwich, CT

This position reports to the General Manager of Winston Flowers Greenwich. For over 75 years, the dedicated team at Winston Flowers has been committed to fostering excellence in everything we do. Today, our family-owned company has a worldwide online presence, two state-of-the-art design studios, 60,000 square feet in Boston and 12,000 square feet in New York City—and retail shops throughout the Greater Boston area and in Greenwich, Connecticut. Every person on our team works in pursuit of a singular goal: to take care of our clients’ precious moments as if they were our own.

Job Responsibilities

• Consistently create floral designs incorporating innovative use of colors, floral materials, vessels and accent materials, while meeting established criteria for Winston Flowers design styles and cost of goods
• Develop a working understanding of the basic Winston styles of design and accurately create gift, specialty and event floral designs based on established standards and aesthetics
• Successfully interpret client preferences on custom and events design orders, as well as participate in event production design as needed
• Apply proper flower fundamental handling techniques, while consistently meeting required standards of production and cost of goods
• Participate in client site visits as needed

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of hands-on custom floral design experience in a high-volume luxury floral shop or design studio is required
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively

Other

• Flexible work schedule required, including weekend availability
• Peak business periods will require extended workdays and work weeks
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Winston Flowers’ benefits are comprehensive and include competitive compensation, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, short term disability, pre-tax commuter and dependent care accounts; 401(k) and health savings account, both with company match, and a generous employee discount.