Free floral designer job description template
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Floral Designer job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Floral Designer
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Floral Designer who designs and sells arrangements for weddings, funerals and everyday occasions. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Buy flowers and other products from wholesalers and suppliers
- Determine the type of arrangement desired, the occasion, and the date, time and location for delivery
- Recommend plants, flowers and greenery for each arrangement according to the customer's budget
- Design floral displays that evoke a particular sentiment or style
- Answer telephones, take orders and wrap arrangements
- Order new flowers, greenery and plants from suppliers
- Give customers instructions on how to care for flowers and plants
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Floral design experience [or willingness to train]
- Able to lift [weight] and stand for long periods
- Creative eye and customer service skills
Nice to have
- Floral design certification
- Experience with [weddings and events]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Wildflower Floral, a one-shop neighborhood florist.
Wildflower Floral is hiring a Floral Designer (Tuesday to Saturday, with extra hours before holidays). You'll design arrangements, take orders and prep for weddings. We train on our style and pricing.
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What a floral designer does
A floral designer designs and sells arrangements for weddings, funerals and everyday occasions. Typical duties include:
- Buy flowers and other products from wholesalers and suppliers
- Determine the type of arrangement desired, the occasion, and the date, time and location for delivery
- Recommend plants, flowers and greenery for each arrangement according to the customer's budget
- Design floral displays that evoke a particular sentiment or style
- Answer telephones, take orders and wrap arrangements
- Order new flowers, greenery and plants from suppliers
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says certification is voluntary and indicates floral design knowledge, and most floral designers have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Floral Designers.
How much does a floral designer make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
How do I handle holiday rush hiring?
Hire seasonal help early and say the dates in the posting. Florists are busiest around a few holidays, so confirm availability on those days before you hire.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.