Floral Designer
Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Full-time
On-site
New York, New York, United States
$95,000 - $114,999 USD yearly
Floral Designer
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are sister event companies distinguished by innovative design and an unsurpassed level of service, with over 20 years of experience in the field. We are a dynamic, creative, and growth-oriented team with incredibly high production values.
Van Wyck & Van Wyck is a highly regarded environmental design and event production firm with headquarters in New York City. We produce private celebrations ranging from stunning weddings on beaches and mountaintops to international destination experiences and not-for-profit events.
www.vanwyck.net
Workshop designs and produces engaging events that communicate a brand’s message. We build experiences that create compelling content, heighten brand loyalty and influence purchase behavior.
www.workshopworldwide.com
POSITION OVERVIEW
Flowers are at the heart of our company’s history and design culture. Van Wyck is seeking an experienced Floral Designer with the vision and passion to collaborate and create beauty, leading floral design and operations for our private and brand events. This role is responsible for recruiting and managing an excellent florist team, ensuring the successful planning and on-site execution of floral elements. The Floral Designer will work closely with event project managers to create exceptional floral designs. Regular travel is required between NJ and NY, with additional national and international travel as needed for event installations and project oversight.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advance Event Planning and On-Site Execution:
Florist Team Management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), transgender status or gender dysphoria, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, unemployment status, familial status, caregiver or partnership status, or other protected status.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are sister event companies distinguished by innovative design and an unsurpassed level of service, with over 20 years of experience in the field. We are a dynamic, creative, and growth-oriented team with incredibly high production values.
Van Wyck & Van Wyck is a highly regarded environmental design and event production firm with headquarters in New York City. We produce private celebrations ranging from stunning weddings on beaches and mountaintops to international destination experiences and not-for-profit events.
www.vanwyck.net
Workshop designs and produces engaging events that communicate a brand’s message. We build experiences that create compelling content, heighten brand loyalty and influence purchase behavior.
www.workshopworldwide.com
POSITION OVERVIEW
Flowers are at the heart of our company’s history and design culture. Van Wyck is seeking an experienced Floral Designer with the vision and passion to collaborate and create beauty, leading floral design and operations for our private and brand events. This role is responsible for recruiting and managing an excellent florist team, ensuring the successful planning and on-site execution of floral elements. The Floral Designer will work closely with event project managers to create exceptional floral designs. Regular travel is required between NJ and NY, with additional national and international travel as needed for event installations and project oversight.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advance Event Planning and On-Site Execution:
- Lead with design, creating original floral concepts that align with event themes and client vision, ensuring innovative and high-quality floral designs for each project.
- Collaborate with event project managers to design floral concepts and review them for alignment with the event vision and client expectations.
- Collaborate with event project managers and the production team to synchronize event timelines, ensuring the successful integration of floral elements into the larger event.
- Manage the purchase of all company flowers and inventory, ensure timely deliveries, adhere to the floral budget, and account for all elements before event installation.
- Lead and supervise the florist team in the on-site execution of floral designs, ensuring installations are completed efficiently and to Van Wyck & Van Wyck’s standards.
- Oversee production and logistics preparation, ensuring a clean and organized workspace, systematic labeling, efficient packing for transport, and seamless on-site staging of floral elements.
- Act as the key supervisory point of contact for all floral-related decisions during the event execution phase.
- Troubleshoot on-site challenges, making design adjustments as needed to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
Florist Team Management
- Manage the scheduling and assignment of the florist team to events, ensuring proper coverage and time management.
- Review florists’ timecards bi-weekly to ensure accuracy of hours worked and proper allocation to events.
- Oversee the florist team’s adherence to design plans and event timelines, providing on-the-ground supervision and direction.
- Supervise and mentor florist team during events, providing guidance to maintain high-quality standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- 10+ years of floral design and event production experience.
- Ability to develop creative floral designs that align with the event’s vision.
- Proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, on-site environments.
- Expertise in managing large-scale events with complex floral needs.
- Strong knowledge of floral varieties, seasonal availability, and care.
- Experience with large-scale floral installations, from design to on-site production, ensuring aesthetic quality.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, addressing both logistical and design challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration, with the ability to work across multiple teams.
- Strong floral budget management skills with a proven track record.
- Strong organizational skills, managing large-scale projects under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive relationships with vendors and teams.
- Proactive, self-driven, and capable of working independently.
- Must hold a valid passport with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for event installations and project oversight.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, interior design, architecture, or related fields.
- Ability to create floor plans and site plans in AutoCAD.
- Skilled in creating design presentations in Powerpoint.
- Proficiency in time-tracking tools is a plus.
Van Wyck & Van Wyck and Workshop are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), transgender status or gender dysphoria, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, unemployment status, familial status, caregiver or partnership status, or other protected status.