Job Title: Head of Floral Design

Location: [Flexible/Remote]

About Us:

The Wedding Academy is a leading online institution committed to providing extensive training in floral design for weddings. Our Certificate in Floral Design course is crafted to empower individuals with the artistic and technical skills essential for success in the specialized field of wedding floral design.

Position Overview:

We are in search of a highly creative and experienced professional to assume the role of Head of Floral Design. This individual will play a crucial role in overseeing the content, updates, and support for our Certificate in Floral Design course (Floral Stream), ensuring its excellence, and fostering the growth of our students in the realm of floral design.

Responsibilities:

Content Ownership:

  • Oversee the development and maintenance of high-quality and up-to-date course content.
  • Collaborate with industry experts to ensure the curriculum reflects the latest trends and practices in wedding floral design.
  • Uphold the artistic and creative integrity of the course materials.
  • Contribute annually to the International Wedding Trend report with a submission for your category.

Mentorship and Coaching:

  • Offer personalized paid coaching opportunities for those seeking additional guidance and support in floral design.
  • Share insights and tips based on extensive experience in the floral design domain.

Commission-Based Enrollment:

  • Actively promote the Certificate in Floral Design course.
  • Earn a generous 20% commission on new signups attributed to your efforts.

Engagement:

  • Attend a monthly team meeting with The Wedding Academy via Zoom.
  • Communicate via Slack/WhatsApp as required
  • Participate in monthly video training sessions or Q&A sessions.
  • Showcase your creativity and engage with the Wedding Academy Global Student Community on platforms like WeddingAcademyPro (Facebook Group) and other related groups.
  • Contribute to the development and expansion of the online learning community.
  • Create and manage at least 6 contests related to your category each year to encourage student engagement.

Assignment Evaluation and Certification:

  • Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on assignments submitted by course participants.
  • Issue Certificates and Badges to successful graduates in floral design.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in floral design with a successful portfolio.
  • Exceptional creativity and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable presenting and demonstrating floral design concepts in video sessions.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

Compensation:

  • Hourly casual base wage with set hours per month (Invoiced & time tracked).
  • 20% commission on new course signups.
  • Additional bonuses for outstanding performance.
  • Free access to all Wedding Academy Courses and Store during your contract.

Application Deadline: 10 February 2025

Job Category: Floral Design
Job Type: Freelance
Job Location: Remote

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David Tutera

Leading Wedding & Entertaining Expert, David Tutera is hailed as an artistic visionary whose ability, uniquely creative talents and outstanding reputation have made him a tremendous success in the lifestyle arena. Tutera has created a name for himself by taking his passion for designing spectacular events and transforming it into a lifestyle.

He continuously exceeds the expected with an unmatched level of inspiration, imagination and innovation to create the latest trends in entertaining. Tutera’s grandfather, a successful florist, first noticed his grandson’s artistic ability at an early age and encouraged David to pursue his destiny. At age 19, with the sound advice of his grandfather and only one client, David opened his own event planning business.

Today, David Tutera presides over an award winning company built from experience, dedication and Tutera’s natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision. David Tutera has a natural talent for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His name has become synonymous with style, elegance, creativity and vision.

Honored by Life & Style Magazine as “Best Celebrity Wedding Planner,” David’s impressive client list includes Jewel, Star Jones’ wedding, Real Housewife Taylor Armstrong’s wedding, Los Angeles Clippers’ Chris Paul’s wedding, NY Giants Antonio Pierce’s wedding, Shannen Doherty’s wedding and events for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Brandy and Ray J, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, Lil’ Kim, the Official Post Grammy Parties in New York City, Elton John, Barbara Walters, the Rolling Stones, Nancy Reagan, Prince Charles, The White House, private events for the Vice President, Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Susan Lucci, The John F. Kennedy Center, as well as countless film premieres and celebrity parties for royalty, politicians and socialites.

Tutera has also designed events for several charities including the Prevent Cancer Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids) and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. David has made guest appearances on Today, Extra!, Good Morning America, The View, CNN, The Rachael Ray Show, The Talk, Steve Harvey, Wendy Williams and many more. In addition People, USA Today, In Touch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, In Style, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Bridal Guide and Town & Country have all featured his work.

Tutera has also made special television appearances in the popular daytime soap, The Young & the Restless and TV Land’s The Exes. David lives in Los Angeles with his husband Joey, daughter Cielo and their rescue dog Lucy.