Floral Production & Operations Manager

Position Overview: The Floral Production & Operations Manager will oversee the creation, assembly, quality control, and daily operations of our floral production team. This role is ideal for an experienced floral professional with a background inprofessional floral design, premium faux floral production, event floral design, or managing a floral/event company. The successful candidate will combine creativity with operational leadership — bringing a strong understanding of floral design principles while building efficient production systems, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. The Floral Production & Operations Manager will report directly to the Chief Creative Officerand will work closely with the Owner. This role will be responsible for translating creative concepts into scalable production processes while maintaining Darby Creek Trading’s standards for quality, craftsmanship, and design. This role requires someone who understands the difference between creating one-of-a-kind floral designs and producingconsistent, high-quality collections at scale. Experience managing seasonal product launches, production timelines, inventory-driven workflows, and e-commerce or retail production environments is highly valuable.

Key Responsibilities: Lead daily floral production operations, ensuring products are created efficiently, consistently, and according to Darby Creek Trading quality standards Manage, train, and develop floral production team members Establish and maintain production processes, design standards, and quality-control guidelines Review completed arrangements for craftsmanship, proportion, color balance, and overall design quality Partner with the Chief Creative Officer on new product concepts, seasonal collections, and creative direction Translate creative concepts into repeatable production processes Support seasonal product launches and ensure production readiness for peak selling periods Plan production priorities around sales demand, inventory levels, and customer expectations Improve efficiency, organization, workflow, and scalability of floral production operations Identify production challenges and implement practical solutions Maintain awareness of floral components, supplies, and inventory needs Create a positive, organized, and collaborative production environment

Qualifications: 3+ years of professional floral design, floral production, event floral management, or related experience Experience creating or managingpremium faux floral arrangements, artificial botanical designs, or large-scale floral production is highly preferred Experience managing a floral studio, event company, creative production team, or similar operation Experience supportingseasonal product launches, high-volume production schedules, or e-commerce product workflows Strong understanding of floral design principles including color, texture, scale, composition, and seasonal trends Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to balance creative vision with operational execution Comfortable working in a growing company where processes and systems continue to evolve

Ideal Candidate: You may be a great fit if you are: A florist who has managed a successful floral shop, studio, or event floral business An event company manager experienced with large-scale floral installations, production schedules, and deadlines A creative operations leader who enjoys turning ideas into repeatable, scalable products Experienced withpremium faux florals and artificial botanical design, including creating realistic, high-end arrangements Familiar with e-commerce or retail environments where products must be consistently produced, packaged, and delivered at scale Experienced with seasonal collections and managing production around peak selling periods Someone who takes pride in creating beautiful products customers love while building a strong production team

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience Full-time position Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off (PTO) Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding e-commerce brand Apply Today To be considered, please submit your resume along with a portfolio of your work. Your portfolio may include photographs of floral arrangements, wreaths, seasonal décor, event installations, retail displays, or other projects that showcase your design aesthetic, attention to detail, and technical ability. A link to an online portfolio (website, Instagram, Pinterest, or similar) is welcome in addition to or in place of a PDF portfolio. If you are passionate about floral design, creative leadership, and building beautiful products, we would love to hear from you. Join the Darby Creek Trading team and help us bring exceptional floral designs into homes across the country. \nCompany

Description: About Darby Creek Trading Darby Creek Trading is a growing direct-to-consumer home décor company specializing in premium faux florals, seasonal décor, wreaths, and elevated home accents. We create beautiful, high-quality products that help customers bring warmth, style, and personality into their homes. Founded with a passion for timeless design and craftsmanship, Darby Creek Trading has grown into a nationally recognized brand serving customers across the country. Our products are designed with an emphasis on quality, realism, and exceptional customer experience. We are a small, collaborative team where every employee has an opportunity to make an impact. We value attention to detail, ownership, creativity, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our customers. If you enjoy working with beautiful products, solving problems, and being part of a growing company where your contributions matter, we would love to meet you.

Company Description: About Darby Creek Trading\n\nDarby Creek Trading is a growing direct-to-consumer home décor company specializing in premium faux florals, seasonal décor, wreaths, and elevated home accents. We create beautiful, high-quality products that help customers bring warmth, style, and personality into their homes.\n\nFounded with a passion for timeless design and craftsmanship, Darby Creek Trading has grown into a nationally recognized brand serving customers across the country. Our products are designed with an emphasis on quality, realism, and exceptional customer experience.\n\nWe are a small, collaborative team where every employee has an opportunity to make an impact. We value attention to detail, ownership, creativity, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our customers.\n\nIf you enjoy working with beautiful products, solving problems, and being part of a growing company where your contributions matter, we would love to meet you.