Is being a floral designer a good fit for you?
Cuts and arranges flowers and greenery into bouquets and displays for customers and events.
What the work involves
- Plans arrangements to match what clients want, using design knowledge or a standard pattern.
- Trims material and arranges bouquets, wreaths, terrariums and more using cutters, wire, pins, tape and foam.
- Talks with clients about price, type of arrangement, and the date, time and place of delivery.
- Does shop and office work, like keeping financial records, serving customers, answering phones, selling gifts and taking payment.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a floral designer is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.