Experienced Floral Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Floral Designer & Retail Associate

Part-Time | Midwest City, Oklahoma

Penny & Irene’s Flowers is seeking an experienced, creative, and dependable Floral Designer & Retail Associate to join our team.

We are an established, locally owned flower shop specializing in everyday floral arrangements, sympathy and funeral tributes, and custom designs for special occasions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on floral design experience, takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys working with customers, and can thrive both independently and as part of a team.

This position begins as part-time, with the potential to grow into a full-time role based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Floral Design & Production

• Design and create high-quality fresh floral arrangements for everyday occasions, sympathy and funeral services, holidays, and special events.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of floral design principles, including color, balance, proportion, and composition.
• Produce arrangements efficiently while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Follow customer specifications, design recipes, pricing guidelines, and established shop procedures.
• Properly process, condition, store, and care for fresh flowers to maintain quality and minimize waste.
• Assist with incoming floral shipments, inventory organization, and cooler maintenance.

Customer Service & Retail Operations

• Provide exceptional customer service in person and over the phone.
• Assist customers with floral selections, custom orders, and special requests.
• Accurately enter orders, process payments, and operate the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Assist with order fulfillment, delivery coordination, and meeting customer deadlines.
• Maintain attractive retail displays, merchandising, and a clean, organized workspace.
• Contribute creative ideas for seasonal displays, products, and promotions.

Teamwork & Professionalism

• Work independently while collaborating respectfully with other designers and staff.
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, and management.
• Accept constructive feedback and follow established company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Remain organized and productive during busy periods, including major floral holidays.

Qualifications:

Required

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on floral design experience, preferably in a retail flower shop.
• Ability to independently create professional-quality fresh floral arrangements.
• Strong understanding of floral care, design techniques, and flower varieties.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize orders, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable using computers, processing transactions, and learning POS systems.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work Saturdays and during peak floral holidays, including Valentine’s Day week and Mother’s Day week.

Preferred

• Experience designing funeral and sympathy arrangements, including standing sprays, casket sprays, and traditional sympathy pieces.
• Experience with Teleflora DOVE POS or similar floral industry software.
• Experience taking custom floral orders and assisting customers with design selections.
• Knowledge of floral pricing, inventory management, and efficient production practices.

What We Offer

• A creative, hands-on position in an established, locally owned flower shop.
• Opportunities to showcase your floral design skills and creativity.
• A variety of design work, from everyday bouquets to meaningful sympathy tributes.
• Part-time employment with potential for full-time opportunities.
• A workplace that values quality craftsmanship, professionalism, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

If you’re an experienced floral designer who takes pride in your work, values dependability, and enjoys creating beautiful arrangements for customers, we’d love to hear from you!

Penny & Irene’s Flowers is an established, locally owned floral shop in Midwest City, Oklahoma. We take pride in creating beautiful, high-quality floral arrangements for life’s everyday moments and most meaningful occasions.

From custom bouquets and sympathy tributes to special events and celebrations, our focus is on exceptional floral design, attention to detail, and personalized customer service. We value creativity, craftsmanship, and building lasting relationships with our customers and community.

Company Description

Penny & Irene’s Flowers is an established, locally owned floral shop in Midwest City, Oklahoma. We take pride in creating beautiful, high-quality floral arrangements for life’s everyday moments and most meaningful occasions.From custom bouquets and sympathy tributes to special events and celebrations, our focus is on exceptional floral design, attention to detail, and personalized customer service. We value creativity, craftsmanship, and building lasting relationships with our customers and community.