Want to get paid to become a piercer at Studs? Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style learning, observation, and hands-on training. We are looking for Apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff in August at a Studs training studio location. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Piercer positions at our Westfield Galleria at Roseville studio.
Hourly Rate:
- Graduated Apprentices become Associate Piercers and make $31.25/hour, plus tips for their first 6-months post program
- After 6-months, you become a Piercer and make $33.65 - $35.65/hour, plus tips
- During the 6-week training program, Apprentices make $17.50/hour, plus tips
Key Responsibilities:
REVENUE
Service Oriented
- Embodies 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
OPERATIONS
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
TALENT
Integrity
- Prioritizes Studio compliance and is accountable to standard operating procedures and company policy
- Admits mistakes and is not afraid to escalate when help is needed
- Lives out our Core Values
- Shows consistency by providing best in class service to everyone in the Studio
- Provides solutions-oriented feedback and is open-minded to receiving it
Requirements:
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- Part-Time 18-29 hours per week, with required availability from Friday-Sunday
- Must be able to stand for 8+ hour shifts
- 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
- Must be able to travel to a Studs training studio for the duration of the 6 week in-person 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 include:
Part-Time:
- 30 hours of accrued Sick Time
- 401k
- Exclusive employee piercing and jewelry discounts (plus discounts for friends and family)
- Learning and development opportunities to support development and foster an inclusive culture
Full-Time:
- Comprehensive medical benefits, including $0 in-network mental health visits
- HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Dental, and vision insurance
- 401k
- Up to $100 of Monthly Lifestyle Reimbursement funds for wellness-related expenses
- Additional mental health resources such as Talkspace and Ginger
- Gender affirmation support services
- Commuter Benefits
- Ample paid time off including three months of paid family leave for all full-time retail employees (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
- 2 weeks Paid Sabbatical after four years of full-time service
- Trainings, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching to help you grow professionally
- Discounts on piercings and products (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)
- Access to PerkSpot and additional benefits such as pet insurance and extended life insurance