Floral Designer – Full-Time; Long Island City, Ny

Description:

For over 75 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.

This position reports to the General Manager.

• Apply proper flower fundamental handling techniques, while consistently meeting required standards of production and cost of goods
• Develop a working understanding of the basic Winston styles of design and accurately create gift and specialty floral designs based on established standards and aesthetics
• Participate in client site visits as needed
• Successfully interpret client preferences on custom design orders, as well as participate in event production design as needed
• Consistently create floral designs incorporating innovative use of colors, floral materials, vessels and accent materials, while meeting established criteria for Winston Flowers design styles and cost of goods

Candidate Attributes

• Proven ability to efficiently and professionally meet client needs
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a high level of enthusiasm and self-motivation
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team-oriented environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
• 3+ years hands-on custom floral design experience in a high volume luxury floral shop or design studio is required

Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Flexible work schedule, including weekend availability
• Peak business periods will require extended work days and work weeks

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.