Floral Designer

Company Description Merritt Florist is a locally focused floral shop serving the Cornwall, NY community with custom floral designs for everyday occasions and special events. The shop emphasizes personalized service, high-quality flowers, and thoughtful arrangements tailored to each customer’s needs. Team members collaborate closely to ensure timely, accurate orders and a welcoming in-store experience. Working at Merritt Florist offers the opportunity to develop creative skills, support local customers, and contribute to a friendly, service-oriented environment.Role Description The Floral Designer will create fresh flower arrangements, bouquets, and decorative pieces for walk-in customers, phone orders, and events. Day-to-day responsibilities include selecting and preparing flowers, designing arrangements based on customer preferences, maintaining product displays, and ensuring the work area is clean and organized. The role also involves assisting customers with flower selection, processing sales transactions, and occasionally supporting inventory and delivery preparation. This is a part-time, on-site role based at Merritt Florist in Cornwall, NY, requiring flexibility for weekends, holidays, and peak seasons as needed.Qualifications Floral Design and Flower Arrangements skills, with the ability to create balanced, visually appealing designs for various occasions.Customer Service and Sales skills to engage customers, understand their needs, and support positive buying experiences.Strong Creativity Skills, including an eye for color, texture, and composition, and openness to learning new design styles.Attention to detail and basic organizational skills to manage orders, care for floral inventory, and keep the workspace tidy.Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and move floral buckets and boxes, and work safely with tools and materials.Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with coworkers and management.Prior experience in a flower shop or related retail environment is preferred but not required.