Seasonal Floral Designer

About the role

The Floral Designer will represent 1-800-FLOWERS.com in a positive manner, and design merchandise to satisfy the needs of the customers, both retail and in-wire.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a positive store image.
• Display knowledge of design principles and techniques, as well as current trends in floral design.
• Understand and utilize proper care and handling of all floral products as specified by 1-800-FLOWERS.
• Produce and design arrangements in an efficient and timely manner on a daily basis and during holiday production. This store has a standard arrangement production of 4 per hour (6 for core menu).
• Understand and maintain standard make-up inventories as specified by store.
• Understand and display the ability to accurately price make up according to store procedure.
• Conduct professional and effective customer consultations for weddings, funerals, parties, special events, etc.
• Prepare all orders according to invoice instruction.
• Assist in other activities as requested (i.e., staff training, workshops, etc.).

Store operation procedures

• Daily maintenance of design area.
• Inventory and ordering.
• Turnover and rotation of flowers to reduce dump (use everything).
• Control cost of goods on an on-going basis.
• Maintain the design area, clean on an on-going basis.

Designer responsibilities

• Fill all orders according to invoice instructions and maintain the standard inventory of makeup at peak freshness in the cooler.
• Price-out all makeup items according to store procedure and follow standard recipes.
• Conduct wedding, sympathy, and other types of event and custom consultations with customers.
• Perform holiday makeup production.
• Assist in maintaining the design area, storage area, and makeup supply inventories.