Rachel Cho Floral Design is a New York–based luxury floral studio where imagination meets refinement. We create immersive, artful environments that transform moments into lasting memories. From intimate celebrations to large-scale, sculptural installations, our work is driven by intention, elegance, and a deeply cultivated design sensibility.

We are seeking a highly organized, creatively driven Floral Event Associate to support our event design team across all phases of the design and execution process. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to deepen their experience in luxury floral events while contributing meaningfully to both creative and operational workflows.

The Floral Event Associate will assist Senior and Lead Event Designers with ongoing projects and, as experience allows, independently manage smaller-scale design requests under guidance.

What You’ll Do

  • Support Senior and Lead Event Designers with all aspects of event design, planning, and execution

  • Assist in client communications, design development, proposal preparation, and revisions

  • Translate creative direction into organized design decks, floral recipes, and supporting documents

  • Take ownership of smaller-scale events or design requests as assigned, from concept through execution

  • Support installations and on-site event execution, assisting with setup, styling, adjustments, and breakdown

  • Coordinate with vendors, venues, and internal teams to ensure accurate production details and timelines

  • Maintain organized digital files, spreadsheets, and presentations across multiple active projects

  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with the team regarding updates, changes, and production needs

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating tables, formulas, and organized worksheets

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint

  • Ability to create clean, visually polished presentations using tools such as PowerPoint and Canva

  • Experience assisting with or creating floral recipes and cost breakdowns in Excel

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Comfort communicating digitally in fast-paced environments using tools such as WhatsApp, Slack, and email

Strongly Encouraged

  • Prior experience within the floral industry, particularly event or production-based work

  • Familiarity with floral sourcing, stem counts, seasonality, and basic production logistics

  • A portfolio of previous floral or event-related work (student work, assistant projects, or professional experience welcome; digital format preferred)

Who You Are

  • 1–3 years of experience in floral design, events, hospitality, or a design-forward environment

  • Eager to learn, grow, and take initiative while working under experienced designers

  • Detail-oriented, reliable, and highly organized

  • Comfortable shifting between creative tasks and operational support

  • Calm, clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

  • Passionate about flowers, design, and creating elevated experiences

Application Note

We thoughtfully review every application. A cohesive, well-written cover letter written in your own voice is an essential part of our hiring process.

Please note: The use of AI-generated language or AI writing tools in application materials will result in automatic disqualification. We are looking to understand your perspective, communication style, and creative thinking—not templated or automated responses.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to include a portfolio showcasing relevant floral and event work.

Physical & Work Requirements

  • This role requires the ability to work in a dynamic production environment. Candidates must be able to:

  • Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods throughout the workday

  • Lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 30 pounds regularly, and occasionally more with assistance

  • Load and unload floral product, supplies, and equipment during event installations and deliveries

  • Work on their feet during long installation days, often exceeding 8–10 hours

  • Safely handle fragile and perishable materials including flowers, glass vessels, candles, and décor

  • Work in environments that may include temperature fluctuations, humidity, floral debris, water, and fragrances

  • Navigate stairs, loading docks, tight hallways, and crowded event venues

  • This position also requires:

  • Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules

  • The ability to travel locally to venues, warehouses, and client sites

  • The stamina and focus to perform in high-pressure, fast-paced production settings

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.