Lead Floral Designer

The Shy Flower is a bespoke luxury floral studio serving the Chicagoland area, with locations in Winnetka and Northfield. We specialize in everything from daily floral deliveries and gift arrangements to design classes, high-end weddings and events, and brand collaborations and product launches. We're looking for a talented and experienced Lead Floral Designer to help guide our growing team and elevate our creative offerings. Job Overview We're seeking a dynamic, creative, detail-oriented Lead Floral Designer to oversee day-to-day design operations and retail management while bringing creative vision to every project from an everyday bouquet to a large-scale brand activation. This role blends hands-on floral artistry with operational leadership, including managing inventory and ordering. It's an exciting opportunity for an experienced designer who wants to shape a growing luxury floral brand. Responsibilities Design and create high-quality floral arrangements across our full range of offerings: daily deliveries, subscriptions, events, weddings, and brand collaborations Lead and mentor the design team, providing guidance and ensuring consistent, exceptional craftsmanship Manage floral inventory and ordering, including relationships with wholesalers and vendors, to ensure quality and cost efficiency Oversee day-to-day retail operations, including stock organization, workflow, and studio presentation Collaborate with clients and the events team to bring custom floral visions to life for weddings, celebrations, and brand launches Help lead floral design classes and workshops as needed Ensure the design studio is clean, organized, and run efficiently Uphold safety standards for flower handling, tools, and equipment Requirements 4-5+ years of professional floral design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse, high-end work Prior experience running or managing a retail floral operation, including ordering and inventory management Experience with high-end weddings, events, or luxury brand work strongly preferred Strong leadership and mentorship skills Excellent communication and client-facing customer service skills Strong organizational skills to manage stock, workflow, and studio operations Must be able to lift 40+ pounds, stand for extended periods, and use a ladder as needed Valid driver's license and reliable transportation Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Flexible full-time schedule; some weekend work required on a rotating basis among the team Pay: Competitive, commensurate with experience Join The Shy Flower and bring your floral artistry to a brand built on creativity, craftsmanship, and luxury design. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Shy Flower