Rachel Cho Floral Design · 1 day ago
Floral Event Designer (Senior-Level)
Long Island City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expRachel Cho Floral Design is a New York–based luxury floral studio where imagination meets refinement. They are seeking an experienced Floral Event Designer to lead creative vision, steward client relationships, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth and evolution of their studio.
EventsFlowersWedding
Responsibilities
Lead client consultations with warmth, confidence, and expertise—guiding clients from initial vision through final execution
Conceptualize and design high-end floral events and installations with a strong command of color, texture, seasonality, scale, and form
Translate creative concepts into clear, actionable design decks, proposals, and floral recipes
Develop detailed floral recipes and cost breakdowns using Excel to support budgeting, sourcing, and production
Own and nurture client relationships, ensuring a thoughtful, seamless experience from inquiry to installation
Support company growth by identifying new opportunities and participating in outreach to venues, planners, and creative partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, hospitality groups, planners, and recurring clients such as weekly and subscription business
Lead and actively participate in installations and on-site execution, ensuring every detail is intentional, cohesive, and beautifully realized
Coordinate closely with vendors, venues, and internal teams to ensure smooth production and flawless delivery
Balance creative ambition with operational thinking—managing budgets, timelines, and logistics with precision
Qualification
Required
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating tables, formulas, and organized worksheets for budgets, floral recipes, and production planning
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint
Ability to create and present polished design presentations using tools such as PowerPoint and Canva
Experience creating detailed floral recipes and cost breakdowns in Excel
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with comfort working across multiple spreadsheets and documents simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable communicating digitally in fast-paced environments using tools such as WhatsApp, Slack, and email to coordinate schedules, updates, and real-time production needs
5+ years of experience designing florals in a high-end event, hospitality, or design-forward setting
Confident owning client relationships and leading creative direction from concept to completion
Strategically minded and excited to contribute to the growth and evolution of a creative studio
Equally imaginative and analytical—comfortable moving between creative vision and operational detail
A calm, clear communicator and natural leader in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Deeply passionate about flowers, design, and creating meaningful, elevated experiences
Preferred
Prior experience within the floral industry, particularly in event or large-scale installation work
Familiarity with seasonal sourcing, stem counts, pricing, and production logistics
A portfolio of previous floral and event work, including installations, events, or large-scale design projects (digital format preferred)
Cohesive, well-written cover letter written in your own voice
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules
The ability to travel locally to venues, warehouses, and client sites
The stamina and focus to perform in high-pressure, fast-paced production settings
Company
Rachel Cho Floral Design
Rachel Cho Floral Design offers floral design for weddings, events, and homes.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Peter Hein
Chief Operating Officer
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