(Part-Time) Assistant Floral Designer

About Us: Nadira Design is an event floral design studio that specializes in creating beautiful and bespoke floral arrangements for weddings, events and everyday occasions. We value creativity, craftsmanship, a sense of humor and exceptional customer service. As a growing business, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Floral Designer to join our team and help us bring beauty and joy to every floral arrangement we create.

Job Description: We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized Assistant Floral Designer to support our lead designer in crafting beautiful floral arrangements and assisting with day-to-day operations. This position is perfect for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a small, tight-knit team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in both design and customer service while helping to bring our clients’ floral visions to life.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and preparation of floral arrangements for weddings and events
• Help with flower selection, cutting, conditioning, and arranging flowers according to the lead designer’s specifications.
• Organize and maintain floral inventory and supplies.
• Assist with the creation of event décor, including floral centerpieces, bouquets, and installations.
• Help with packaging, delivery, and setup for weddings and events.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the shop, ensuring all tools and materials are organized and properly cared for.
• Communicate with clients and assist in bringing their floral requests and ideas to life.
• Assist in store displays and general shop upkeep.
• Attend weekly team check-in meetings
• Participate in social media content creation by capturing photos of arrangements and events when needed.
• Stay up to date with floral design trends and techniques, and actively participate in training and development opportunities.

Physical Requirements:

These requirements ensure that floral designers can perform the tasks effectively, without compromising their health or the quality of their work.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds: Floral designers often need to move heavy floral arrangements, buckets of flowers, and other supplies.
• Ladders: Must be comfortable being on ladders of various heights.
• Standing for extended periods: Designers frequently stand for long periods while creating arrangements, setting up for events, or managing the shop.
• Frequent bending and kneeling: A lot of the work involves bending, kneeling, or squatting to arrange flowers at different heights or to prepare floral designs on the floor or low surfaces.
• Manual dexterity: Floral designers must have the ability to use hand tools such as scissors, knives, wire cutters, and floral foam efficiently and safely.
• Good hand-eye coordination: Precision is important for cutting stems, arranging flowers, and handling delicate materials.
• Repetitive tasks: Ability to perform repetitive motions such as cutting, arranging, and wiring flowers without discomfort or strain.
• Vision and color perception: Floral designers need to be able to distinguish between colors, textures, and details accurately to create aesthetically pleasing designs.
• Physical stamina: Depending on the workload, designers may need to work long hours, especially during busy wedding or holiday seasons, requiring stamina and endurance.

Qualifications:

• A strong interest in floral design with some hands-on experience.
• Previous experience working with flowers or in a floral environment is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of floral care, techniques, and tools.
• Creative and artistic with a good eye for color, balance, and design.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a small team.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines, especially during busy seasons
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Social media skills for showcasing floral designs (Instagram, Pinterest, etc.).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak seasons and events.
• Drivers license and ability to drive company car / own vehicle to event locations

Specifications:

This is a part-time position starting at 15 hours per week with possible full-time hours during our busy season. Actual schedule and hours will vary based on volume and overall business demand. This position must report in-person to our floral studio in Seward Park and to all designated event venues throughout the Greater Seattle area. This position directly reports to the Lead Floral Designer & Studio Operations Manager.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Monthly gas stipend
• Gratuity eligible
• Overtime eligible
• Opportunity to learn the art of floral design

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22