Newport Beach, Fashion Island, Part-Time Apprentice Piercer Job at STUDS in Newp

Overview

Newport Beach, CA

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.

Opportunity: Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom learning, observation, and hands-on training. We are looking for Apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff in October at a training studio location. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for a Part-Time Associate Piercer position at our Fashion Island studio in Newport Beach, CA.

Hourly Rate:

• Graduated apprentices make $31.25 - $32.25/hour as Associate Piercers, plus tips
• During the 6-week training program, apprentices make $17.50-$18.00/hour, plus tips

Key Responsibilities

REVENUE

• Service oriented: Embodies a performance-oriented culture by meeting and exceeding expectations
• Serves as a brand ambassador: educates clients on the Studs experience through the selling cycle
• Delivers confident, clear, and professional communication with clients during their Studs experience

OPERATIONS

• Decision quality & execution: Leverages Studs resources and policies in decision making
• Familiar with piercing operating procedures and regulations to ensure client experience and work safety standards
• Maintains detailed records of all maintenance, sterilized inventory and tools

TALENT

• Integrity: Prioritizes Studio compliance and is accountable to SOPs and company policy
• Admits mistakes and escalates when help is needed
• Lives out our Core Values
• Provides best-in-class service to everyone in the Studio
• Offers solutions-oriented feedback and is open to receiving it

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Availability: 4-29 hours per week, including weekends and holidays as needed
• 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 an Austin studio location for the duration of the training program (paid by Studs)
• Driven, creative problem solver with integrity; willing to speak up
• Owner’s mindset with constructive feedback attitude
• Paid Safe & Sick Leave accrual
• FSA Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Exclusive employee discounts on piercings and jewelry

Equal Opportunity

Studs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. We comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the application process, please contact us.