Apprentice Piercer

Key Responsibilities

• Service Oriented
• Em Bodies our performance-oriented culture by meeting and exceeding expectations
• Serves as a brand ambassador: educates clients on the unique Studs' experience through our selling cycle
• Delivers confident, clear, and professional communication with clients during their entire Studs' experience
• Decision Quality & Execution
• Leverages Studs' resources and policies in decision making
• Becomes well-versed in piercing operating procedures and regulations to ensure client experience and work safety standards are met
• Shows consistent and detailed record keeping of all maintenance, sterilized inventory and tools

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant work experience
• At least two years as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist (performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks) preferred
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule of varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have availability to work on Saturday and Sunday, excluding approved unscheduled time away
• Reliably attend work as scheduled for up to 29 hours per week, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations
• Must pierce a minimum 18 appointments a day
• Must be able to visually inspect ear anatomy to execute advanced piercings
• Must be able to deliver piercings with a steady hand
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to handle chemicals safely
• Travel to one of our studios for the duration of the training program (paid by Studs)
• Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up
• Owner's mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Safe & Sick Leave
• FSA Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Exclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry (we've got your friends and family covered too!)

About the Role

Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative companies in retail for 2023" by Fast Company. Studs connects ear piercing with aftercare and earring shopping to create an end-to-end Earscaping® experience. We offer a better retail and digital experience that prioritizes safety and expertise in a cool, fun and welcoming environment, along with a wide earring assortment—all at an accessible price point.

Pay

Hourly Rate: Graduated apprentices make $24/hour as Associate Piercers, plus tips

Schedule

During the 6-week training program, apprentices make $19/hour, plus tips