Floral Designer

What does a Floral Designer do?

• Floral Designers prepare floral arrangements for a variety of occasions, using flowers, greenery, and accessories such as ribbons and containers. Designing is a creative occupation and the designer must have color discrimination.
• They may have to perform a variety of duties other than arranging flowers.
• The floral arrangement must be appropriate for the event, plus meet the customer specifications on color, flower preference, delivery, and cost.
• Many Florists own and operate their own business.
• Tasks include: Activities might include selling, cleaning, and preserving flowers; taking phone orders and dealing with international orders; and monitoring supplies.

Salary and Employment Outlook:

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Career Info Net

Typical Employers:

A large number of Floral Designers (Florists) are self-employed. Many are managers of smaller independent shops or floral departments in large grocery stores. Some may work for nurseries which have retail shops.

Preparation:

You can get on-the-job training from an employer, but employers prefer those with experience. When trainees are hired, employers generally look for high school graduates with a flair for color and a desire to learn. Vocational training is available at some community colleges, and through some regional occupational programs. Retail floristry and floral design is also offered at some private schools.

Educational Program(s):

Floral Design

Web Resources:

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Safnow.org

ONet Online

Career Info Net

FFA.org Career Data Base

The Career Zone

CollegeBoard.com