Apprentice Piercer

STUDS • Austin, TX

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand. 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. 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 for the first 6 weeks in one our studio locations. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for Part-Time Associate Piercer positions at our South Congress, Austin TX studio.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule of varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have at least 4 days of availability, inclusive of 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 studio locations 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Safe & Sick Leave Accrual
• 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!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed