Floral Designer

Goff & Dittman Florists is seeking to hire a dynamic and creative individual to join our floral design team! Our shop has been in business since 1948 and is locally owned and operated. We are looking for a floral designer with at least 2 years retail, floral design experience to be a part of our team. We are a retail florist that serves customers for every day, sympathy, special event, holiday and additional orders as needed.

Duties Include:

• Design and create/arrange original floral designs in fresh and silk flowers
• Interpret work orders and follow design instructions/recipes
• Figure cost and price on arrangements by following preset price list and formulas
• Work with green plants and potting soil
• Maintain a clean work space and store environment
• Provide excellent customer service to every customer
• Use of equipment such as knife, foliage stripper, shears, hot glue gun, wire cutters, telephone etc.
• Processing fresh flowers for optimal holding time
• Merchandising store displays

Qualifications:

• Dependable and Professional
• Great attention to detail in reading order tickets and completing them from start to finish
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure
• Capable to work in one spot for lengthy periods and stock in a 40 degree cooler
• Ability to work with floral chemicals
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs., ex. buckets of flowers, cases of vases
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a retail floral environment as a floral designer
• Knowledge of floral design and style for all occasions to include fresh and silk arrangements
• Knowledge of cut flower identification, care, and handling procedures
• Comfortable using computer point of sale system and overall typing skills
• Must work well with co-workers as this is a team environment and we work together to produce the best quality arrangements

Position Characteristics:

• Part-Time, Scheduled Work Hours are 3 days Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm and Sat 8:30am-2pm. Mondays are required but other 2 days can be scheduled based on applicant's needs.
• Additional hours during floral holidays (Valentine's Day, Mothers Day, Christmas) will be required, but are scheduled in advance
• Benefits for part-time employees include paid leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, and IRA plan
• $18.00/Hr to $20.00/Hr Pay Range, Based on Qualifications and Experience
• Additional Store Gratuity Pool paid with each paycheck

Please submit a resume online. Portfolios of past or present work will be required of candidates qualified for an interview. To learn more about our store please visit us at www.goffdittmanflorist.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Retail Floral Design: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Edwardsville, IL 62025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20