The Open Rose Flowers and Events is hiring: Floral Designer in Milton

The Open Rose Flowers and Events is a family owned and operated floral shop in the heart of Milton, Florida. We offer seasonal flower arrangements for all occasions including weddings as well as plants, eurogardens, wreaths and silk florals.

We are looking to add an experienced designer to our small team. Successful candidates will have experience in floral design, an aptitude for retails sales, a willingness for hard work, a passion for creativity, to exude a positive attitude and to be a team player.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Fun, creative work environment
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A dynamic work environment where you can grow your floral design skills.
• A supportive and close-knit team
• Employee discount
• Opportunity to work for a local family business

This job is perfect for you if you:

• Have at least 2 years of experience preferred with formal floral design in a professional setting
• Have an eye for design and a keen attention to detail
• Enjoy trying new things and exploring your creativity
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Want to create floral arrangements without sticking to a strict guideline
• Can design under pressure/time sensitive items
• Are a self-motivated, diligent and dependable worker
• Have a proficient understanding of balance, proportion and sense of overall style
• Enjoy interacting with people (both customers and coworkers)
• Are flexible and adaptable to change in direction
• Have a passion for delighting customers with your creations
• Are interested in helping a small family business succeed

More Details:

• Hours will be flexible ranging from 28 to 40 hours per week. We are a retail store with additional weekend hours during holiday periods will be required
• We also offer wedding and event florals which can also require weekend hours.

What you can expect daily working for The Open Rose:

• Creating arrangements according to The Open Rose signature style, evoking a particular style or sentiment and meeting the needs of the customer (including budget)
• Customer service and retail sales
• Assist with decorating the shop and vignettes
• Checking, watering and caring for plants in the shop and greenhouse
• Unpacking and pricing product
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workspace and store front
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The hiring process: If this opportunity sounds right for you based on your experience and expertise, we’d love to hear from you!

• First, send us your application and copy of your resume, along with a brief portfolio or photos of some of your previous work
• Second, we will have a brief call to get to know you and your work better
• Third, candidates that will make a good fit will be invited to an interview at the shop
• We will hire the best candidate as soon as we can

To be considered, email back your resume or relevant background highlighting your floral experience. If your resume does not list your experience, please detail it below. This position requires at least 2 years of floral design experience in a professional work setting.

Candidates who do not have the required experience will not be considered for the position.

You will need business references at a later stage.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour to start

Expected hours: 28 – 40 hrs per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule:

• 7 hour shifts 4 days a week. Busy season 7 hour shifts 5 days a week.
• Extended hours on occasion
• Weekends as needed when events are scheduled

Experience:

• Floral design: 2 years (Required)
• Retail sales: 1 year (Preferred but not required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)