# Floral Designers

> Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 27-1023.00
- **Summary:** Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.

## Aliases

- Designer
- Floral Clerk
- Floral Designer
- Florist
- Floral Artist
- Floral Department Specialist
- Wedding Decorator
- Artificial Foliage Arranger
- Corsage Maker
- Custom Framer
- Design Consultant
- Design Maker

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers. | Core | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Deliver arrangements to customers, or oversee employees responsible for deliveries. | Core | 4.A.4.b.4.j |
| Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, using knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.t |
| Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.q |
| Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items, using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ab |
| Wrap and price completed arrangements. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.a |
| Perform office and retail service duties, such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items, and receiving payment. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Unpack stock as it comes into the shop. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.t |
| Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.b |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Confer with clients to determine needs. | 4.A.4.a.2.j |
| Develop artistic or design concepts for decoration, exhibition, or commercial purposes. | 4.A.2.b.2.t |
| Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants. | 4.A.3.a.1.q |
| Care for plants or animals. | 4.A.4.a.5.d |
| Select materials or props. | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Determine the value of goods or services. | 4.A.2.b.1.a |
| Arrange items for use or display. | 4.A.3.a.2.h |
| Construct distinctive physical objects for artistic, functional, or commercial purposes. | 4.A.3.a.2.ab |
| Maintain records, documents, or other files. | 4.A.3.b.6.h |
| Provide educational information to the public. | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Arrange artwork, products, or props. | 4.A.3.a.2.h |
| Clean facilities or work areas. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | 4.A.3.a.1.c |
| Stock products or parts. | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Stock supplies or merchandise. | 4.A.3.a.2.ak |
| Train others on work processes. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Arrange delivery of goods or services. | 4.A.4.b.4.j |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.07 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 4 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Visualization | ability | 3.88 |
| Originality | ability | 3.62 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.62 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 3.62 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.62 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 3.55 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.5 |
| Sales and Marketing | knowledge | 3.47 |
| Design | knowledge | 3.41 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.39 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.38 |
| Fluency of Ideas | ability | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.12 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.12 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.12 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3 |
| Operations Analysis | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 2.94 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Persuasion | transferable_skill | 2.88 |
| Written Expression | ability | 2.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 2.88 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Procurement Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Accounting Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software | no | no |
| Supply ordering software | Procurement software | no | no |
| Timekeeping software | Time accounting software | no | no |
| Transaction accounting software | Accounting software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.87 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.8 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.74 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.59 |
| Contact With Others | 4.53 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.53 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.41 |
| E-Mail | 4.23 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.23 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.2 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.19 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.13 |
| Time Pressure | 4.13 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.99 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.92 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.83 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.72 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 3.4 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.39 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.37 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.28 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.16 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.1 |
| Level of Competition | 2.97 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 2.88 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 2.85 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.79 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.76 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.71 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.71 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.54 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 2.29 |
| Consequence of Error | 2.23 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.22 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.18 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 2 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 1.86 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 1.75 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 1.74 |
| Degree of Automation | 1.73 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| High School Diploma | 75.78 |
| Some College Courses | 11.17 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.91 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 3.34 |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 0.9 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 0.9 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Applied Arts and Design | specific_interest_area | 5.15 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 5.07 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 4.45 |
| Visual Arts | specific_interest_area | 3.94 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.88 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.74 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 3.43 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 3.2 |
| Sales | specific_interest_area | 3.04 |
| Marketing/Advertising | specific_interest_area | 2.56 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 2.45 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 2.32 |
| Office Work | specific_interest_area | 2.15 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 2.14 |
| Dependability | work_style | 2.06 |
| Culinary Art | specific_interest_area | 2.04 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27-1012.00 | role-27-1012-00 | Craft Artists | Primary-Short |
| 51-9123.00 | role-51-9123-00 | Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | Primary-Short |
| 27-1022.00 | role-27-1022-00 | Fashion Designers | Primary-Short |
| 41-2031.00 | role-41-2031-00 | Retail Salespersons | Primary-Short |
| 51-6052.00 | role-51-6052-00 | Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers | Primary-Short |
| 51-6051.00 | role-51-6051-00 | Sewers, Hand | Primary-Long |
| 51-6092.00 | role-51-6092-00 | Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | Primary-Long |
| 51-9071.00 | role-51-9071-00 | Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | Primary-Long |
| 27-1026.00 | role-27-1026-00 | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | Primary-Long |
| 27-1025.00 | role-27-1025-00 | Interior Designers | Primary-Long |
| 39-5012.00 | role-39-5012-00 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | Supplemental |
| 53-7064.00 | role-53-7064-00 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Marketing & Sales | marketing-sales |

## Education Level

- **Category:** High school diploma or equivalent

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 36120
- **Mean Wage:** 37700
- **Pct10Wage:** 27260
- **Pct25Wage:** 30200
- **Pct75Wage:** 43420
- **Pct90Wage:** 48690
- **Employment:** 40160
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 36200 | 36090 | 8.91 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 1450 | 34950 | 0.92 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 770 | 43860 | 0.67 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 590 | 35040 | 0.25 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 310 | 38470 | 0.45 |
| 72 | 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | Sector | 270 | 45410 | 0.07 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 220 | 34670 | 0.32 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 180 | 32260 | 0.06 |
| 561730 | 561730 | Landscaping Services | National industry | 180 | 32410 | 0.76 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 150 | 40360 | 0.21 |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 50 | 40510 |  |
| 721120 | 721120 | Casino Hotels | National industry | 50 | 50080 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 44-45 | 44-45 | Retail Trade | Sector | 36200 | 8.91 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 1450 | 0.92 |
| 561730 | 561730 | Landscaping Services | National industry | 180 | 0.76 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 770 | 0.67 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 310 | 0.45 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 220 | 0.32 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 590 | 0.25 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 150 | 0.21 |
- **Count:** 14

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.047 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.2718452 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | 0.4337298 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.2188882 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 45
- **Percentile:** 44
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 41 | felten_aioe |
| 34 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 59 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.2718452 | 41 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.3333333333333333 | 34 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.1701865623370429 | 59 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.047
- **Percentile:** 23
- **Band:** Low
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** yes

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.06666666666666667
- **Beta:** 0.19999999999999998
- **Gamma:** 0.3333333333333333

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** -5.9
- **Growth Percentile:** 10
- **Direction:** Declining
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 5.1
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 49
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 43.8
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 41.2

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 15
- **Skills:** 39
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 11
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 1de0f95be287ef4d