Experienced Floral Designer - Tempoary Holiday Position
Herndon Florist is hiring for the position of temporary Floral and Plant designer. This position is primarily responsible for designing all customer orders: fresh, plant, silk, etc. The ideal candidate will be expected to maintain an organized and clean work space, communicate effectively, arrive on time, and work efficiently to complete tasks. The ideal candidate will be an efficient vase designer as well as a funeral arrangement designer. Must be able to work in a team environment as well as independently. This position will help out with answering incoming phone calls from our clients, helping walk-in customers select their flowers, and ringing them up. They will also assist with any flower processing and cooler rotation as needed. **You must be willing to answer phones and help our customers**
This is a full-time position scheduled from January 25, 2026, through February 15, 2026. Weekend availability is a must.
Following is an outline of this position’s major areas of responsibility:
- Efficiently and productively design floral bouquets, plant arrangements, baskets, etc., to the specifications of our customers and the policies of this organization.
- Maintain an organized and clean work station and department
- Record low levels of supplies, hard goods, and fresh & plant components, and report tothe purchasing manager or care and handling lead for replenishment
- Assist in production preparation – set up containers, green containers, etc., as deemed necessary by the design or operations manager
- Continually strive to improve the Herndon Florist design department
- Communicate and interact with other team members in a harmonious way to promote a strong team working relationship
- Be available and willing to help in any department when necessary.
Reports To: Herndon Florist design lead
Education/Experience: Two years of retail floral design experience required. Success in this position will depend upon your ability to maintain focus on goals established and to produce arrangements at a rate that exceeds goals while maintaining quality standards and customer satisfaction.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Store discount
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- retail floral design: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Reston, VA 20194 (Required)
Work Location: In person
