Floral Designer

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Floral Designer

What they do

Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

Also Called: Designer, Floral Artist, Floral Clerk, Floral Department Specialist, Floral Designer, Florist, Wedding Decorator, Designer, Floral Artist, Floral Clerk, Floral Department Specialist, Floral Designer, Florist, Wedding Decorator

$24,960
Starting Salary (2023)
$34,690
Median Salary (2023)
-18.0%
Projected Job Growth
43,350
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Innovation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

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