Horticultural Decorator
えんげいそうしょくか
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A profession that utilizes plant characteristics and design theory to create decorations using greenery and flowers in events, stores, public spaces, etc.
Description
Horticultural decorators are specialists who place plants in various spaces such as commercial facilities, event venues, and residences, applying aesthetic and functional decorations. Through consultations with clients, they determine themes and budgets, create sketches and 3D renderings to propose designs, select and procure plants and equipment, and carry out installation and maintenance based on construction plans. They also formulate long-term maintenance plans considering seasons and indoor/outdoor environmental conditions.
Future Outlook
With diversifying lifestyles and increasing demand for green interiors, the market is expanding. Interest in sustainable eco-decorations is also growing.
Personality Traits
Excellent Aesthetic Sense / Excellent Communication Skills / Excellent Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Decoration Company Employment / Event Dispatch / Freelance Possible / Horticulture-Related Employment
Career Path
Assistant → Horticultural Decorator → Senior Designer → Project Manager → Independent Practice
Required Skills
Basic Botany Knowledge / Construction Planning / Design Software / Flower Arrangement
Recommended Skills
CAD (Landscape Design) / Foreign Language Proficiency / Photography and Editing / Presentation Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Quality depends on plant placement and detailed staging. |
| Communication Skills | Important for client meetings and internal team coordination. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary to create original designs. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn plant characteristics, new technologies, and materials. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to heavy material transport and long hours of installation work. |
| Planning & Organization | To manage seasons and construction schedules. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few precise quantity calculations required. |
Related Qualifications
- Flower Decoration Technician
- Green Advisor
Related Jobs
- Flower Coordinator
- Garden Designer
- Interior Designer
- Landscape Designer