Job Description

For over 80 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. Each and 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.

We are seeking a Floral Designer to join our team in Long Island City, NY. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:


Job Responsibilities:

• Consistently create innovative, high-quality floral designs using color, floral materials, vessels, and accent materials while meeting established Winston Flowers design styles and cost-of-goods standards.
• Develop and apply a working knowledge of Winston Flowers' core design styles to create gift, specialty, and event designs that reflect established standards and aesthetics.
• Work directly with clients and account contacts to understand their preferences, needs, and overall design vision, and translate those conversations into thoughtful, elevated floral designs.
• Visit client accounts and event sites to discuss design concepts, review spaces, understand the client's vision, and provide creative recommendations.
• Interpret client preferences for custom and event orders and collaborate with internal teams to bring design concepts to execution.
• Participate in event production and on-site design, serving as a client-facing representative of Winston Flowers throughout the design and production process.
• Apply proper flower handling and care techniques while maintaining production standards and cost-of-goods requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Candidate Profile:

• Three 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

Other:

• Flexible work schedule required
• Saturdays are required
• 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.

Salary Description


$70,000 - $85,000

Job Tags

Temporary work, Worldwide, Flexible hours

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