Apprentice Piercer

STUDS • Newport Beach, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand, recognized by Fast Company as one of the “10 most innovative companies in retail for 2023”. Studs offers an end-to-end Earscaping® experience, connecting ear piercing with aftercare and earring shopping. The brand prioritizes safety and expertise in a cool, fun, and welcoming environment, providing a wide earring assortment at an accessible price point. This role is for an Apprentice who will undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program. The program includes classroom-style learning, observation, and hands-on training, which will kick off in one of Studs' studio locations. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for part-time Associate Piercer positions at the Fashion Island 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 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 <LOCATION> 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist (performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks) preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees