Head of Floral Design

Overview

Join to apply for the Head of Floral Design role at Farmgirl Flowers
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Location:

Gig Harbor, WA (in-person only, no remote). Relocation support available for the right candidate. Type:
Full-Time, Exempt.

Reports to:

CEO. Compensation: $160,000++ depending on level and duration of experience + medical/dental, matching 401(k), and paid vacation.

Farmgirl Flowers is seeking an exceptionally skilled floral designer with strong leadership and management experience to join the team as Head of Floral Design. This is a brand-new role; the Founder and CEO has previously held this responsibility. The post will remain open until the right person is found.

This is not a typical shop role. We want someone whose work looks and feels like Farmgirl: wild, textural, trend-forward, and never cookie-cutter. Ideally, you’ve run your own floral business or worked for a very high-end floral design company for at least ten years. You should be unflappable in a perishable-business environment and able to maintain creativity and execution under pressure.

• Provide design leadership across all activities: shipped bouquets, specialty activations, press events, weddings, and more.
• Balance creativity with practicality on e-commerce product design—consider price, scale, and shippability while delivering products that wow.
• Lead brand representation at events and press opportunities; travel for events and collaborations with external partners; execute show-stopping installations that reflect Farmgirl’s aesthetic.
• Create and maintain a training program for partner facilities to ensure aesthetic and quality consistency across every bouquet.
• Direct day-to-day work, including hands-on execution and collaboration with internal/external partners; this role will largely “do.”
• Oversee a small team and work with a Product Manager and cross-functional partners (Marketing, Operations, external publicist, fulfillment partners, philanthropic partners, etc.) to develop and implement product strategy and plans.
• Remain professional, work autonomously, accept direct feedback, and iterate ideas without constant direction.

• At least 10 years of floral design experience with a proven track record in a design leadership role for 5+ years at one company.
• A strong portfolio aligned with Farmgirl’s design aesthetic (look, feel, and color composition).
• Ability to lead a team and manage design strategy and execution in a fast-paced, perishable goods environment.
• Willingness to pitch in wherever needed and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Comfort with travel up to 25% of the time, peaking around major flower holidays.

• This is a full-time, salaried role; compensation will align with experience and level.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; and a 401(k) with company match. Relocation support available; potential option to relocate from WA to NYC after 12 months.

Qualified candidates should study our aesthetic prior to applying and share a portfolio demonstrating the ability to fill the Founder/CEO’s design shoes.

To apply , send your portfolio (or a link) to . If your portfolio fits, we’ll be in touch.

• Equal Opportunity
  
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  Farmgirl Flowers does not discriminate on any protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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