Floral Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A creative profession that designs and produces arrangements, bouquets, store decorations, etc., using flowers and plants.
Description
Floral designers utilize materials such as fresh flowers, dried flowers, and preserved flowers to design and create bouquets, arrangements, and decorations for stores and events. Through consultations with customers, they confirm color schemes, themes, and budgets, select the optimal floral materials, and complete their works using techniques and aesthetic sensibility. In addition to production, they handle a wide range of tasks including procuring floral materials, inventory management, display setup, and maintenance advice. Creativity to propose new designs in response to market trends and seasonal changes, along with delicate handcrafting skills, are required.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of lifestyles and steady demand from weddings and events, demand for custom floral design will remain stable. The spread of online sales is expected to increase the value of individuals with digital marketing skills.
Personality Traits
Creative / Delicate touch / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills
Work Style
Freelance / Market work / Store employment / Venue-based
Career Path
Assistant Florist → Florist → Chief Designer → Shop Manager → Independent (Flower shop owner)
Required Skills
Color theory and design fundamentals / Display production / Floral material management / Flower arrangement / Handling fresh and preserved flowers
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (customer service) / Design software (Adobe) / Sketching / Trend analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precise placement of flowers and color coordination determine the quality of the final product. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary to accurately understand requests in meetings with clients and other staff. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Essential for generating original design ideas. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- Flower Decoration Technician
Aliases
- Florist
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