POSITION Florist LOCATION Abu Dhabi, UAE The Client will arrange the work visa and relocation if not local PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The ideal candidate has the artistic ability to create innovative and gorgeous floral designs to life and meticulous attention to detail to ensure that each floral arrangement and installation is within budget and arrives at the designated location on time. This role requires knowledge of various floral designs, and an understanding of different flowers and foliage, including their seasonal availability and longevity. QUALIFICATIONS / LICENSES / SKILLS Strong knowledge of flowers. Costing experience. Market purchasing skills. Eye for detail and creativity. Proficient in flower arrangements and aware of new trends. Experience in events and parties Fluent in English Fluent in Arabic an advantage 5-8 years of similar experience Botany understanding, includes how plants complement each other in arrangements and the meanings of different plants and flowers in displays or gifts Some structural design skills to aid in creating a large floral arrangement for party venues Advanced knowledge of fresh floral products and design techniques Excellent personal presentation DUTIES Design and create specialized floral displays, wreaths, centrepieces, bouquets, and floral arrangements using a variety of materials like flowers, plants, dried flowers, wire, tape, and foam based on your own designs, or the Principal's requirements Design and create specialized floral displays, wreaths, centrepieces, bouquets, and floral arrangements using a variety of materials like flowers, plants, dried flowers, wire, tape, and foam based on your own designs, or the Principal's requirements Apply artistic skills in plant and floral arrangements to create arrangements and decor that exceed specified standards Ensure that all floral arrangements are within the allocated budget and deadlines are met Coordinates with the flower and floral products vendor to order flowers, and floral products and monitor their arrivals with the vendors Purchase, pack, protect, and care for flowers, greenery, foliage, and other needed materials such as props, foams, floral containers, and carts required for future arrangements Monitor, sort, organize, clean, count, and restock all the required supplies and make necessary requisitions Maintain all in-house plants and floral decorations by watering and ensuring their cleanliness and dust-free Expedite the reordering and acquisition of new inventory for flower vases and floral foams as needed Keep a collection of photos showcasing a variety of floral arrangements as samples or for a catalogue Stay updated about the latest design trends, floral techniques, props, and other products Perform any additional assigned by the Department Head Flexible to work odd hours to meet deadlines START DATE ASAP Portfolio to be supplied with the application MANDATORY SALARY AED 4,000 - AED 8,000 To be negotiated depending on experience Tax Free BENEFITS Live In shared accommodation Must have own transport Meals on site Laundry Services Medical insurance One flight ticket every 2nd year. One day per week off 30 days annual leave One year renewable contract Working Schedule 6 days per week