We are seeking a Lead Designer to join our team in Greenwich, CT. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Overview We are seeking a creative, highly organized Lead Designer to oversee all aspects of design execution and support studio design operations. This role blends hands-on floral design, leadership with production coordination, inventory control, and order fulfillment. The ideal candidate is both artistically driven and systems-oriented, ensuring exceptional product quality while maintaining efficient daily operations. Responsibilities Design Leadership • Lead and execute floral designs for daily, weekly, monthly and custom orders. • Partner with Event Designers in BOS/LIC on execution of events, and installations. • Execute and maintain the company's design aesthetic and quality standards. • Train, mentor and coach design staff while reinforcing Winston Flowers design standards and best practices • Oversee production timelines to ensure timely completion of all orders. • Collaborate with sales and event teams to interpret client vision into design concepts. • Schedule and attend off-site visits with Clients to ensure scope and understanding of all projects is clear and executed properly. • Oversee the execution of work by the design staff and provide feedback to ensure it is always meeting brand and client expectations. • Conduct final quality review of florals to ensure all arrangements consistently meet Winston Flowers' design standard before leaving the studio. Order Management • Collaborate with Store Manager to process incoming orders from multiple channels (online, phone, in-store). • Ensure accurate order entry, pricing, and fulfillment. • Coordinate production schedules to meet delivery and event deadlines. • Maintain clear communication between front-of-house and design teams. • Assign orders to design staff based on designer skill level, workload and production priorities • Develop and adjust daily production priorities to ensure deadlines are met while maintaining quality standards. Floral Purchasing & Inventory • Partner with Store Manager and Events teams to order flowers and hard goods for Events, Custom Orders & Weekly Accounts • Assist the Manager in forecasting floral needs based on upcoming events, holidays and projected demand. • Partner with Retail team to ensure flowers on the flower table represent the current season and can be used in designs to drive custom business and eliminate waste. • Monitor inventory levels and minimize waste. • Maintain productive vendor relationships and communicate purchasing opportunities or concerns to the Store Manager • Ensure product quality upon delivery and address discrepancies. Back-of-House Operations • Partner with Store Manager to oversee daily workflow in the design studio. • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with safety standards. • Recommend workflow improvements and operational efficiencies • Manage supplies, tools, and equipment. • Support onboarding and coaching of design staff • Collaborate with the Store Manager and delivery team to ensure production schedules are on track to make timely and efficient deliveries. • Escalate staffing, personnel, financial, or customer concerns to the Store Manager as appropriate. Requirements • 3+ years of professional floral design experience (lead or senior designer preferred). • Strong leadership, coaching and team management skills while maintaining quality standards • Experience with inventory management and vendor ordering. • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong communication and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency with POS and order management systems is a plus. • Ability to lift 30-50 lbs. • Prolonged standing and working in refrigerated environments. • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required. Key Competencies • Creative vision and design expertise • Operational efficiency • Attention to detail • Time management • Cost control and budgeting awareness • Team leadership • Coaching and developing others • Production planning • Organizational excellence • Cross-functional collaboration Salary Description $80,000 - $95,000