Freelance/Seasonal Floral Designer
Karin's Florist
3 days ago
Part-time
On-site
Vienna, Virginia, United States
Florist & Floral Design
Karin’s Florist is seeking experienced and creative Freelance Floral Designers to join our design team during peak seasons, holidays, weddings, special events, and other high-volume periods. This is a flexible, as-needed opportunity ideal for talented floral professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative design environment.
Freelance Floral Designers will work alongside our in-house team to create beautiful, high-quality floral arrangements that reflect Karin’s Florist’s design standards and commitment to exceptional customer service. Work may include everyday arrangements, weddings, corporate events, sympathy designs, holiday pieces, and large-scale event florals.
Hours and scheduling will vary based on business and event needs, with increased opportunities during holidays and peak wedding and event seasons.
Responsibilities
- Design and produce high-quality floral arrangements according to established design standards, recipes, event specifications, and customer requests.
- Create a variety of floral products, including bouquets, centerpieces, ceremony and reception arrangements, sympathy pieces, holiday designs, and custom arrangements.
- Support wedding and special event production during high-volume periods.
- Interpret inspiration photos, design plans, color palettes, and event specifications to execute the intended floral vision.
- Prepare, process, and properly care for fresh flowers and floral materials.
- Work efficiently while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail.
- Collaborate with staff designers, event team members, and production staff to meet deadlines and ensure orders are completed accurately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe design workspace.
- Assist with floral production, preparation, and other design-room needs as required.
- Handle flowers, containers, tools, and other materials carefully to minimize waste and maintain product quality.
Qualifications
- Previous professional floral design experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of floral design techniques, mechanics, flower varieties, and proper care and handling of fresh product.
- Experience with wedding and event floral design is highly desirable.
- Strong artistic ability and an eye for color, proportion, texture, and composition.
- Ability to work quickly and independently while maintaining a high level of quality.
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a busy floral production team.
- Dependable and able to work scheduled freelance shifts based on business needs.
- Availability during peak floral periods, including certain weekends and holidays, is highly desirable.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and move floral arrangements, buckets, containers, and supplies.
Portfolio
Candidates are encouraged to provide a portfolio or photographs of recent floral design work demonstrating their design style, technical ability, and experience. Wedding, event, and high-end floral design examples are especially helpful.
Schedule
This is an as-needed freelance position rather than a guaranteed weekly schedule. Opportunities will vary throughout the year based on weddings, events, holidays, and seasonal business volume. Freelance designers may be contacted in advance regarding available shifts and projects.
Our History
Karin’s Florist was established on October 26, 1956, at 7 Corners Shopping Center, by Bill Dukas and his father-in-law, George Raptis. It was one of the original stores in 7 Corners Mall, which was one of the first regional shopping malls in the U.S. Named after Bill’s first born child and George’s first grandchild, the business opened with only four employees, George & Mary Raptis, Bill Dukas and one driver. Karin’s continued to grow over the years, still preserving its family atmosphere.
In 1995, after 38 years, Karin’s relocated to its present location in Vienna, Virginia. At this point, Bill’s daughter, Maris Angolia, joined the business and now serves as its President and CEO.
In 1995, after 38 years, Karin’s relocated to its present location in Vienna, Virginia. At this point, Bill’s daughter, Maris Angolia, joined the business and now serves as its President and CEO.
The physical size of the store has more than doubled, but most importantly, Karin’s Florist has consistently made outstanding customer service our top priority.
We are the proud recipients of several awards, including Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award for small business, VaseOff! All Stars Challenge, Best of Fairfax, Best Florist in Northern Virginia, and Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award, and Steve Harvey named us the Best Florist in America.
We are the proud recipients of several awards, including Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award for small business, VaseOff! All Stars Challenge, Best of Fairfax, Best Florist in Northern Virginia, and Wedding Wire Couples Choice Award, and Steve Harvey named us the Best Florist in America.
We attribute that success to our award winning designers, the uniqueness of the store, our personnel, the premium quality flowers and gifts, and our loyal customers. Our professional designers can take a customer’s vision and make it come to life. We have a great team, always striving to make sure that we not only meet but exceed our customer’s expectations.
A lot has changed through the years, but one thing has remained the same: Karin’s has kept its roots in Fairfax County, proudly serving the neighborhood it holds dear.
Community Participation
Karin’s Florist is actively involved in the community and participates in many organizations. They are proud members of the Vienna Business Association and Leadership Fairfax.
Maris Angolia, President, currently serves on the Inova Foundation Board. Mrs. Angolia has also served on the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Associates Board and the 2015 World Police and Fire Games Board of Directors as well as the Inova Gala Executive Committee. Maris Angolia is a 2018 Washington Business Journal Women Who Means Business honoree and she was the 2018 Profiles in Success Award winner.