Seasonal Floral Designer
About The Position
The Floral Designer will represent 1-800-FLOWERS.com in a positive manner, and design merchandise to satisfy the needs of the customers, both retail and in-wire. This role involves contributing to a positive store image, displaying knowledge of design principles and techniques, and understanding current trends in floral design. The designer will also be responsible for the proper care and handling of floral products, efficient production of arrangements, maintaining inventory, pricing, conducting customer consultations for various events, and preparing orders according to invoice instructions. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with staff training and workshops.
Requirements
- Knowledge of design principles and techniques, as well as current trends in floral design.
- Ability to work Full time.
- Must have good attention to detail.
- Good math skills.
- Be available for extra hours and all floral holidays.
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs, stand for long periods, and traverse stairs throughout the day and work in an overall physically demanding manner.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to creating a positive store image.
- Display knowledge of design principles and techniques, as well as current trends in floral design.
- Understand and utilize proper care and handling of all floral products as specified by 1-800-FLOWERS.
- Produce and design arrangements in an efficient and timely manner on a daily basis and during holiday production.
- Understand and maintain standard make-up inventories as specified by store.
- Understand and display the ability to accurately price make up according to store procedure.
- Conduct professional and effective customer consultations for weddings, funerals, parties, special events, etc.
- Prepare all orders according to invoice instruction.
- Assist in other activities as requested (i.e., staff training, workshops, etc.).
- Daily maintenance of design area.
- Inventory and ordering.
- Turnover and rotation of flowers to reduce dump (use everything).
- Control cost of goods on an on-going basis.
- Maintain the design area, clean on an on-going basis.
- Fill all orders according to invoice instructions and maintain the standard inventory of makeup at peak freshness in the cooler.
- Price-out all makeup items according to store procedure and follow standard recipes.
- Conduct wedding, sympathy, and other types of event and custom consultations with customers.
- Perform holiday makeup production.
- Assist in maintaining the design area, storage area, and makeup supply inventories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
