Plant Stylist – Container Garden Designer

Full-time Position (Seasonal, Winters Off) • On-site Work • Competitive Salary

We seek candidates ready to bring their creative energy to work, daily. This is an on-site position at The Gardener’s Center, in Darien, Connecticut. 

Individuals with Perennial and Annual knowledge will receive preference for this position.

About The Gardener’s Center

We’re a thriving, independent garden center cultivating joy and connection through gardening. Our mission blends genuine customer relationships with innovative retail experiences. We’re pretty passionate about plants and the natural world, about being creative and having fun. We aim to inspire a diverse community of plant lovers, from beginners to seasoned gardeners. If you’re ready to grow with us and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to meet you! Learn more about what we value and the kind of people we want to work with. 

Job Summary

The Plant Stylist – Container Garden Designer is responsible for designing and managing our custom seasonal container program. This role requires creativity, organizational skills, and the ability to work directly with customers to bring their vision to life. You will manage the entire process from consultation and design to installation and maintenance. When not working on installations, you will support daily garden center operations.

Key Responsibilities

Container Design & Installation

• Design and install custom seasonal container gardens for residential and commercial clients.

• Provide expert recommendations to enhance customers’ spaces through thoughtful plant selections.

• Develop signature seasonal plant combinations to attract repeat customers.

• Maintain and manage container garden subscriptions for returning clients.

Project & Team Management

• Organize and oversee multiple installations at once, ensuring efficiency and quality.

• Lead installation crews, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

• Track budgets and pricing to ensure the profitability of the department.

• Maintain inventory and coordinate orders for plant materials and supplies.

• Seek out new customers and expand the container garden service.

Garden Center Support

• Assist customers with selecting plants and garden products.

• Support merchandising efforts and contribute to store displays.

• Care for plants, ensuring they remain healthy and well-maintained.

• Collaborate with the team to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Annual and Perennial Experience Knowledge Required.

• Creative & Detail-Oriented: A strong eye for design and ability to arrange plants beautifully. Previous experience in a plant based design role is very desirable.

• Customer-Focused: Passion for engaging with clients and helping them bring their vision to life.

• Highly Organized & Independent: Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining high standards.

• Leadership Skills: Experience directing a team and overseeing installations.

• Hands-On & Hardworking: Comfortable working outdoors, lifting heavy materials, and handling physical tasks.

• Tech & Data Savvy: Ability to track sales, manage inventory, and analyze profitability.

• Availability to Work Saturdays during peak seasons.

Does this sound like a position perfect for you?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply through the form below.