Apprentice Piercer (Full Time or Part Time)

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. Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style learning, observation, and hands-on training. Apprentices will train at one of our studio locations. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for Part-Time or Full-Time Associate Piercer positions at our Miami Studio (The Falls).

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; 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

Requirements

3 years of relevant work experience; Must be available to work a flexible schedule up to 5 days per week (32+ hours) for Full Time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; Weekend availability (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) is required for Full Time, excluding approved PTO; Must have at least 4 days of availability, inclusive of Saturday and Sunday, for Part Time, excluding approved unscheduled time away; Reliably attend work as scheduled for up to 29 hours per week for Part Time, 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

Benefits

Full Time: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (including $0 in-network mental health visits); Access to Mental Health and Work/Life Resources including Online Therapy, Gender Affirmation Support Services, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Voluntary Life Insurance; Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; Paid Time Off and Paid Safe & Sick Leave Accruals; Paid Parental Leave; Paid Sabbatical After 4 Years of Service; Exclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry; Access to PerkSpot and additional benefits such as pet insurance, discounted tickets, personal finance coaching, healthy rewards, and more; Part Time: Paid Safe & Sick Leave Accrual; FSA Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; Exclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry; Paid 6-week piercing training program during apprenticeship; Tips