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Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications Industry
Floral Designers
Average
$32,750
ANNUAL
$15.75
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,830
ANNUAL
$13.38
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,490
ANNUAL
$14.18
HOURLY
Expert Level
$37,850
ANNUAL
$18.20
HOURLY
Floral Designers
420
Projected job openings through 2030
Floral Designers
01
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
02
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
03
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
04
Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries.
05
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
06
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
07
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
08
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
09
Perform office and retail service duties, such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items, and receiving payment.
10
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
Floral Designers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Visualization
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Originality
Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communications
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