Floral Department Director + Lead Designer in IL by Urban Allure Events

Floral Department Director and Lead Designer

At Urban Allure Events, we are dedicated to transforming our clients' dreams into reality. We've been featured in places like The New York Times, Forbes, and Good Housekeeping, and we've created over 500+ amazing events. Our main goal? Making sure our clients celebrate like no other.

We believe in being different. Instead of following the crowd, we set new trends. And guess what? We don't just plan events; we design unforgettable experiences. Luxury is about standing out, not blending in.

Our full-scale design and floral production ensure that every detail is meticulously covered, guaranteeing that each celebration looks and feels perfect. We prioritize making what's important to our clients important to us. 

As industry leaders, we continuously raise the bar, setting trends and standards while standing firmly against hidden commissions. We believe in authenticity and deeply understanding our clients' identities, which are the foundation of exceptional events.

We envision events where flowers become storytellers as an art form. Whether maximalist or minimalist, we believe no detail is too minor or elusive. Every detail counts.

As a full-time team, we're committed to devoting our energy, expertise, and creativity exclusively to a select number of events. We believe in constant growth and we are committed to staying on the forefront of industry standards. 

Our commitment is to ensure that each celebration is as unique as our clients. We are LGBTQIA+ allies and advocate loudly for things that matter to us.

We are looking to grow our team and are searching for a full time Floral Department Director and Lead Designer to join our team! 

Required qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of experience in floral design in large scale weddings and events
Full time availability with flexible work schedule and hours
Minimum 3 days a week in studio
Weekend availability
Ability to manage projects and time in a remote and independent work environment
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting the overall success of Urban Allure Events
Visionary - Passionate about setting trends
Good Listener - Ability to communicate and listen effectively with clients on their design wants and needs
Budget - Ability to discuss and maintain budgets for clients and company

Responsibilities includes: 

Sales:
Manage and communicate with all prospective clients - create design decks and proposals within a timely manner
Document creation and upkeep related to all floral and design clients
Create and Manage relationships with wholesalers, vendors, planners, venues, etc.

Lead Design/Creative:
Lead Designer for all clients or company sponsored events as assigned
Floral sourcing, recipes, ordering, sample meetings, venue walkthroughs for all booked and/or potential clients
Designing, ordering, receiving and merchandising department products
Meetings with Urban Allure Events planning clients to discuss vision board and design process
Styled Shoots - Create new content for marketing and build new vendor relationships. Styled shoots should be seasonal and inline with current trends.

Operations and on-site management:
Responsible for sourcing and scheduling contracted event staff as needed including:
Design Staff
Production Staff
Set up & Strike Staff
Manage inventory - including purchasing and sourcing 
Assist in yearly goal setting and budget discussions with Leadership
Studio Management
New vendor partnerships 
Attend networking events to grow our business reputation & relationships
Community Involvement
Website Content suggestions to maintain industry and company standards and showcase work
Serve as main point of contact for all Design related questions, comments, or concerns for booked clients
Mentor and guide Design team, ensuring timelines and important milestones are met along the design and development process as needed
Create & Manage P&L for each event as required by Operations Manager and Accounting Team.

Programs:
Learn and understand the use of:
Curate
Canva
Allseated (floorplans)
Trello (task manager)
Aisle Planner
Zoom 
Google Drive 

Compensation: This is a full time role with competitive compensation based on experience.

Bonuses: This role is eligible for bonuses based on Company performance. 

Benefits: 
PTO
Phone reimbursement 
Health, Vision, Dental offered after 90 days of employment with employer contributions
401k with generous match after 90 days of employment
Annual stipend for continued education


 Urban Allure Events
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/55862-floral-department-director--lead-designer

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