New Orleans, Magazine Street, Apprentice

We’re looking for candidates to join our Apprenticeship Program and receive paid training to become a professional piercer at Studs. 

Our Apprenticeship Program is a minimum 6-week commitment and includes classroom style learning, observation, and hands-on training. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive a full-time piercing position at a growing nationwide brand that offers:

• Competitive salary, starting at $65k 
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance) and paid time off
• Three months of paid family leave (biological, adoptive, & foster parents are all eligible)
• Paid sabbatical after four years of service
• Exclusive employee piercing and jewelry discounts (plus discounts for friends & family)

We’re looking for New Orleans-based apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff on 10/24. Graduated apprentices will become full-time piercers at our new New Orleans Magazine Street studio location.

As an apprentice, you will be taught various skills to become a well-rounded piercer including: Sterilization; bedside manner; piercing techniques; workplace safety practices; materials, equipment, and supplies training. At Studs we only pierce ears and we only use single use needles.

Requirements:

• 3 years of work experience, including two years as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist (performing venipunctures and / or finger sticks)
• 40 hours per week; you must be available for five shifts per week including all weekend days 
• Must be able to pierce while standing during 8+ hour shifts
• Must pierce a minimum 18 appointments a day, 5 days a week
• 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 handle chemicals safely
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs boxes
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer experience
• Travel to NYC during training 
• Interest in potentially relocating to new Studs locations