Stem Studio Floral & Container Designer

Description

Moana Nursery is building a more connected, creative studio experience—one that brings together flowers, plants, seasonal design and the knowledge of an established garden center.

Today, this position is primarily based in our Stem Studio, where we create farm-inspired floral arrangements using fresh flowers, including product grown by our own team in Minden, Nevada. As our program develops, the role may also support our Garden Studio, specializing in seasonal outdoor containers, and our Indoor Plant Studio, specializing in planted indoor containers.

We are looking for a designer who combines floral design experience with horticultural knowledge and an interest in working across flowers and plants. This is an opportunity for someone who understands that great design involves more than arranging beautiful materials—it also requires knowing how those materials grow, perform and thrive.

The right person will be comfortable in a developing operation where responsibilities evolve, teammates help across departments and good ideas can influence what we build next.

What You’ll Do

The Stem Studio Floral & Plant Designer will initially spend most of their time supporting floral operations while helping us develop a more integrated studio approach. Responsibilities may include:

• Design distinctive, farm-inspired arrangements, hand-tied wraps and custom floral pieces.
• Create both one-of-a-kind designs and repeatable products using established recipes.
• Receive, process, condition and properly store fresh flowers and foliage.
• Monitor flower quality, freshness and cooler conditions.
• Design confidently with seasonal and locally grown materials.
• Complete delivery, pickup, phone and eCommerce orders accurately and on time.
• Help manage floral inventory, product rotation and waste.

The Stem Studio Floral & Container Designer creates distinctive designs using fresh-cut flowers, indoor plants and seasonal outdoor plants. Initially, the position will focus primarily on the Stem Studio while also supporting planted-container projects throughout Moana Nursery. Over time, this role may help us develop a more connected studio experience spanning floral design, indoor plant containers and outdoor garden containers.

• Welcome customers and help them translate an occasion, space or idea into the right floral or planted product.
• Actively introduce customers to flowers, plants and container-design services they may not have originally planned to purchase.
• Ask thoughtful questions about location, light, exposure, care expectations, color and budget.
• Explain the value of locally grown flowers, proper plant selection and professional design.
• Recommend coordinating containers, plants, flowers, gifts and care products.
• Create inspiring displays that encourage customers to explore the full studio experience.
• Use the point-of-sale system to complete transactions accurately.
• Support workshops, demonstrations, events and seasonal programs.

• Maintain clean, organized and customer-ready floral and planting work spaces.
• Clean tools, buckets, vases, containers and work surfaces throughout the day.
• Handle soil, green waste, flower debris and other materials safely and efficiently.
• Monitor supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
• Follow sanitation, tool-safety and workplace-safety standards.
• Assist with inventory counts and product receiving.
• Work across the Stem Studio, Garden Studio and Indoor Plant Studio as business needs and the program evolve.
• Help establish procedures and standards for a growing studio operation.
• Pitch in wherever needed during busy seasons, large orders and special projects.

• Upholds Moana Nursery's strict safety policies
• Pr…