Florist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
A profession that selects floral materials and designs and creates bouquets, arrangements, and store displays using decoration techniques.
Description
Florists use cut flowers and foliage plants to create and sell bouquets, arrangements, store displays, etc. They conduct meetings with customers to understand the purpose and image, and propose optimal decorations by combining colors and shapes. They are active in a wide range of scenes such as weddings, events, and store decorations. A characteristic is the broad scope of work from procuring floral materials, inventory management, maintenance, to sales floor staging. They are also required to develop new products considering market trends and seasonality, and to respond to the use of sustainable materials.
Future Outlook
Demand is stably progressing with the diversification of lifestyles and in wedding and event fields. Sales using online shops and SNS are expanding, and there is a trend toward sustainable floral materials and digital design skills. Demand for freelancers as independent or side jobs is also increasing.
Personality Traits
Can pay attention to details / Excellent aesthetic sense / Excellent communication skills / Has physical strength / Values new ideas and ingenuity
Work Style
Dispatched/Contracted / Event Dispatch / Freelance / Store Work / Workshop
Career Path
Assistant Florist → Florist → Senior Florist → Shop Manager → Independent/Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Color Sense / Customer Service Manners / Flower Arrangement / Flower Knowledge (Cut Flowers, Foliage Plants) / Use of Materials such as Wire and Tape
Recommended Skills
Basic English / Bridal Flowers / Design Software (Adobe) / Event Decoration Techniques / Store Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in details such as flower placement and color matching is important. |
| Communication Skills | Because frequent customer requirement hearings and meetings occur. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to propose unique arrangements. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical endurance is needed due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy items. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little calculation is needed, only to the extent of inventory management. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Proficiency Test
- Flower Decoration Technician 1st Grade
- Flower Decoration Technician 2nd Grade
Aliases
- Florist
- Flower Designer
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