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Floral Designer

Operational-level

Also known as: Artificial Foliage Arranger, Corsage Maker, Design Maker, Designer

Creative, Arts, & ExpressionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As a Floral Designer, you create beautiful arrangements using fresh, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage. You'll spend your days cutting, shaping, and arranging materials, often talking directly with customers to understand their needs or collaborating with your team. This is a hands-on job where you'll be standing and working with your hands, often under time pressure to meet deadlines. It suits those who enjoy creative problem-solving, active listening, and visually communicating through flowers in an indoor, controlled environment.
Floral DesignHorticultureBotanyEvent DesignCreative ArtsDesignVisual ArtsCreativeMediaEntertainment

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-5.6%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

5,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

45,200

in 2025 → 42,700 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
Moderate
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
High
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

The job outlook for Floral Designers is expected to decline by 5.6% through 2035, with a median annual wage of $37,360. Despite this, about 5,200 job openings are projected each year. With experience, you can advance to roles like Event Floral Designer or Flower Shop Manager.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Floral Assistant
  • Flower Shop Salesperson
  • Nursery Worker

Where it can lead

  • Flower Shop Manager
  • Event Floral Designer
  • Horticulturist

Impact of AI on this Job

AI's impact on floral designers in the next 5-10 years will likely involve tools for inventory management, personalized design suggestions based on customer preferences, and automated ordering. While AI can streamline logistics and offer design inspiration, the core creative and sensory aspects of arranging flowers will remain a uniquely human skill. AI might also assist with marketing and social media content creation for floral businesses.