Experienced Floral Designer

Experienced Floral Designer for Anita's Garden Shop

Jacksonville, FL | Historic Avondale District | Part-Time

About the Role:

Join our family-owned boutique garden shop and create stunning custom floral designs without ever following a "templated recipe." As a Floral Designer, you'll work with the best plants and flowers available, build lasting client relationships, and contribute your creative vision to Jacksonville's premier garden shop experience for the last 35 years!

Key Responsibilities:

• Design custom living arrangements, wreaths, and seasonal displays.
• Provide exceptional customer service and design consultations.
• Maintain shop displays and ensure high quality standards.
• Manage greenhouse plants and inventory.
• Collaborate with our close-knit team in a dynamic retail environment.

What Makes This Opportunity Special:

• Creative Freedom: No generic templates or wire services - your artistic vision guides every design.
• Skill Development: Learn from Jacksonville's most experienced designers.
• Family Atmosphere: 35+ years of family ownership with genuine work-life balance.
• Growth Potential: Room for increased responsibility and career advancement.
• Diverse Mediums: Work with living arrangements, faux florals, and garden design.

What We're Looking For:

• Professional floral design experience (portfolio required).
• Passion for creative, custom floral work.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift heavy objects occasionally.
• Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team environment.
• Availability for 2 Saturdays per month + holiday periods.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible weekday scheduling
• 25% employee discount at both Anita's Garden Shop and Blend Indoor Outdoor.
• Supportive family business culture with celebration perks.
• Clear career advancement track.

This position starts at $16/hr with a clear growth path to $18–$20/hr as you advance into senior designer or assistant manager responsibilities.

About Anita's Garden Shop

Located in Jacksonville's Historic Avondale district, we've been creating Anita's signature style arrangements for over 37 years. We specialize in seasonal living arrangements, custom-planted gardens, and unique faux florals that elevate homes throughout Jacksonville. Perennial winner of Best Garden Shop in Jacksonville.

How to Apply

In-store applications are encouraged with your background highlighting professional floral experience. Portfolio, photos or work samples may be requested. Interview may include hands-on design demonstration. Best times to visit 10am – 1pm

Location: Historic Avondale District, 3639 St Johns Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205 / 904-388-2060 / Shop hours 10-5 M-F and Sat 10-4

Blend is a family-owned boutique located in Jacksonville, Florida, in the historic Shops of Avondale. Since 2015, we’ve filled over 17,000 orders to fans of Chinoiserie and traditional décor delighting customers both in-store and online. With 16k+ Instagram followers, our community loves to be inspired by our take on Chinoiserie, Grand-Millennial, and Traditional Southern style.