Job Description
Black Eyed Susan's Florist is seeking an experienced floral designer to join our growing team. We're looking for a talented designer who can confidently and independently execute both wedding and funeral work while contributing to the daily creativity and success of the shop. The ideal candidate takes ownership of their work, moves with a sense of urgency, and takes genuine pride in creating beautiful designs that exceed customer expectations. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves flowers, and understands the importance of getting every detail right during life's most meaningful moments. Position Overview The Experienced Floral Designer is responsible for creating high-quality floral designs for everyday orders, sympathy work, weddings, and events. This position requires strong design skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to independently execute larger floral projects from start to finish.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Floral Design Create custom arrangements for everyday retail orders Maintain quality standards and design consistency throughout the shop Create retail cooler inventory and showroom displays Wedding & Event Production Independently execute wedding florals from recipes, inspiration photos, and design plans Create bridal bouquets, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, ceremony florals, centerpieces, and reception pieces Participate in event setup and installation Ensure all wedding work is completed accurately, professionally, and on schedule Sympathy & Funeral Design Independently complete funeral work from order ticket through final design Accurately execute standing sprays, wreaths, casket sprays, urn pieces, baskets, and custom memorial tributes Complete ribbon scripting and presentation details with accuracy and attention to detail Understand the importance of timeliness, compassion, and precision in sympathy work Required Qualifications Professional floral design experience in a retail or wedding/event shop required Wedding floral design experience required Funeral floral design experience required Must be able to independently execute both a wedding and a funeral with minimal supervision Strong knowledge of flower varieties, processing, and care Strong design mechanics and attention to detail Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Comfortable driving company vehicles when needed Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Available to work weekends Must be willing to work extended shifts during holidays, wedding season, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and other peak business periods What We're Looking For A strong sense of ownership over your work and the customer experience Pride in creating beautiful, high-quality designs every time A sense of urgency and ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment Dependable, accountable, and committed to following through A positive team player who enjoys collaborating with others Someone who cares deeply about getting the details right, especially for weddings and sympathy work What Success Looks Like Independently completing wedding and funeral work with confidence and accuracy Producing designs that consistently meet Black Eyed Susan's quality standards Delivering work on time, even during busy and high-pressure periods Taking ownership of projects and seeing them through from start to finish Helping maintain a beautiful, inspiring showroom and cooler Contributing creative ideas and helping elevate the overall design program Supporting a positive, collaborative team environment Why Join Black Eyed Susan's? At Black Eyed Susan's, flowers are personal. We help families celebrate, honor, remember, and connect through flowers every day. We're building a team of talented professionals who care deeply about their craft, support one another, and take pride in creating meaningful work. If you're an experienced designer looking for a shop where your creativity is valued, your expertise is trusted, and your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you. Portfolio required. Please submit photos of wedding work, funeral work, and everyday floral designs with your application. Pay:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour Work Location:
In person
