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Sweetleaf Floral is expanding with a new role available for a Floral Designer.

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, Complete our Application Screening Form  & email your updated resume + 2 professional references to Mara@SweetleafFloral.com.

In the body of your email, tell us about a floral project you’re particularly proud of and why. Please include details of what made it successful from both a design and execution standpoint. We look forward to talking with you soon!

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Seasonal Floral Designer 

Location
Home-based floral studio in Hollywood, South Carolina, with additional travel to set-ups and breakdown around Charleston County

Pay
$20-35/hour, based on experience

Schedule
Wednesday-Sunday, 30 hours/week, with flexible daily schedule (such as 7:00am-12:00pm, 10:00am-3:00pm)

Additional Hours
Occasional weekends for wedding set-ups (specific dates shared upon hire)

Employment Type
Seasonal Contractor (Spring and Fall)

Start Date
February 23, 2026

About the Role

We’re seeking a Floral Designer to join our team for the Spring (February - mid-June) and Fall (September-December) wedding and event seasons. Duties include:

  • Design and execute floral arrangements for daily orders, events, weddings, and custom projects

  • Process, condition, and care for fresh flowers and botanicals

  • Assist with event preparation, set-ups, and breakdowns as scheduled

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the studio and design areas

  • Collaborate with other team members to ensure seamless operations 

  • Support inventory tracking and product usage

  • Interact professionally with clients and fellow wedding vendors as needed, representing the Sweetleaf brand

Schedule & Job Structure:

  • 30 hours per week, with a relatively consistent weekly schedule (Note: additional hours may be available depending on scope of that week’s events)

  • This role is structured as an independent contractor (1099) position

  • Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and related obligations

Required Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of prior professional floral design experience required

  • Knowledge regarding arrangement designs and flower types

  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize, with understanding this is a time-sensitive environment

  • Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. 

  • Reliable, communicative, and self-directed

  • Must be legally eligible to work as an independent contractor

  • Valid driver’s license for delivery help

  • Willing to submit to a South Carolina criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with large scale events and hanging installations, including potential for working on a ladder.

  • Ability to stand in as lead floral designer at events as needed

  • Comfort with a seasonal work schedule, including planned time off during the summer months (July-August). This role is ideal for designers who value focused, high-volume work during peak wedding seasons and appreciate downtime in the off-season.

What We Offer:

  • A steady contractor role with predictable season

  • Supportive and respectful studio environment

  • Flexibility to support caregivers and those with family responsibilities, especially for those with school age children

  • Clear performance feedback and growth incentives

  • Travel incentive offered for candidates who reside over 25 miles from studio 

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Sweetleaf Floral is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the beauty and diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or caregiving status. We believe in work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible scheduling options to support your needs.

To Apply:

Click below to complete our application screening form, then email an updated resume & 2 professional references to: Mara@SweetleafFloral.com 

In the body of your email, tell us about a floral project you’re particularly proud of and why. Please include details of what made it successful from both a design and execution standpoint.

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