Occupation
Florist
Florists design and assemble flower arrangements for shops, weddings, events, and funerals. The work combines design with plant care, customer consultation, and the practical business of ordering perishable stock that has to be used.
Also known as: Floral designer · Flower shop assistant · Floristry designer
Occupation content
Part of Retail, sales and customer experience
What the work involves
- Condition, cut, and store fresh flowers and foliage on arrival
- Design and build bouquets, arrangements, wreaths, and installations
- Take customer orders and advise on flowers, colours, and occasions
- Price orders and schedule deliveries
- Order stock from growers or wholesalers against expected orders
- Keep the workspace, buckets, and shop displays clean and fresh
How people commonly enter
- On-the-job training in a flower shop, often starting as an assistant
- Certificate or college program in floristry or floral design
- Apprenticeship or traineeship route where one is offered locally
- Self-employment after building skills, contacts, and a portfolio
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Public facing · Physically active · Team based · Varied work · Fast paced
Related interests
Artistic (creative) · Realistic (hands-on) · Enterprising (leading)
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Official sources
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook: Floral Designers · United States
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- O*NET OnLine — Floral Designers (27-1023.00) · International
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- UK National Careers Service — Explore careers · United Kingdom
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