Floral Production Designer - Seasonal

Job Title:  Floral Production Designer 

Reports to: Floral Production Manager and/or Floral Lead

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt/Seasonal

Position Overview | The Big Picture

The Floral Production Designer is responsible for the design and production of floral arrangements for events.  This position may work with other departments to ensure production of events.  The Floral Production Designer reports to and receives direction from the Floral Production Manager and/or Floral Lead and may receive direction from the Lead Floral Designer or Assistant Director of Production. 

Our Mission Values | Our Commitments

Each employee works together to strive to create the best event design and tradeshow company by: 

• improving our communication, 
• showing that we care about each other and the company, 
• focusing on delivering quality, and 
• highlighting professionalism through personal excellence with shared passion, dedication, and commitment to client value.

Essential Duties | What You’ll Do - The Fun Stuff

• Executes production of floral arrangements according to requirements, including following samples and floral formulas. 
• Works on-site, preparing floral décor and following directions from Event Director.
• Follows the direction from the Floral Lead or Production Manager on any amendments to the designs throughout the process. 
• Performs all cleaning duties for their work area and department as needed to ensure safety according to company standards. (i.e. floors, tables/workstations, sinks) 
• Responsible for basic floral assembly tasks: including taping, wiring, wrapping, packing, foaming, prep work, and any other tasks needed for the project.
• Assists in problem-solving on-site and in-house when needed.
• Supports associate departments with tasks (i.e. Art, Faux Floral, Processing, and Holiday)
• Collaborates with team members to work efficiently and effectively within the time given, as well as upholding company standards.
• May perform other duties as required.

Other Duties and Safety Requirements | There’s More!

• Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules. 
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team.
• Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines.
• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner.
  • Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system. 
  • Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines. 
  • Assists in other departments as needed and directed.

Qualifications | What You Need to Bring

• 2-3 years’ experience in floral design/production (particularly in a creative or event décor industry).
• Ability to identify quality of floral products and repeat floral designs for production.
• Ability to develop, read, calculate, and interpret pull sheets, pricing information, and formulas.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels. 
• Outstanding interpersonal communications and conflict management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and good follow-up.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Familiarity with proper packing methods is helpful.
• Ability to effectively use tools and equipment that include:  floral knives and cutters, transport equipment, and hand tools. May be required to provide their own tools.
• Ability to tolerate long work shifts and work flexible schedules to include evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel locally and outside the city and state.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements | What it is Like in the Office

• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach during the entire work shift.
• Must be able to stand for 6 or more hours.
• Ability to work with hands and arms during the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more, bend, push, and pull carts over the course of the work shift.
• Must be able to climb ladders without accommodation.
• Ability to handle fragile items safely.
• Required to move between multiple locations throughout the workday.
• Must have 20/20 vision with correction.
• Must be able to tolerate cold, heat, and humid conditions.
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise.