Studs
Jewelry
$22.6Mtotal raised · 2 rounds on record
37hiring now · +17 posted in 30 days
$41kmedian advertised pay
$20Mlatest round · Venture round · Oct 2021 · 5 yr ago
Overview
Studs is an ear piercing and earring retailer headquartered in New York, offering needle piercing services and its own earring collections in physical studios and online. The company sells studs, hoops, huggies, flatbacks and 14K gold and titanium styles, and runs a growing chain of piercing studios in shopping districts and malls across the United States, from Boston and Paramus to Austin, Scottsdale and Santa Clara. It hires apprentice piercers, sales associates, store supervisors, assistant store managers and store managers, along with headquarters roles in HR, payroll and marketing.
How Studs hires
Truth index
A 92/100
Median time to fill
39 days
Ghost roles
0%
Stale roles
33%
Reposted roles
0%
Studs scores A on the Alion truth index (A is best, E worst), measured over 3 open roles re-checked against its own hiring board: 0% look like ghost listings, 33% have gone stale and 0% are the same role posted again. Its roles close in a median of 39 days. It measures how much of what this employer publishes turns into a real, finite search - not the employer as a workplace. How the index is computed
Funding and backers
Total raised
$22.6M
2 rounds on record
Latest round
$20M
Venture round · Oct 2021 · 5 yr ago
Team
201-500
employees, estimated range
Hiring now
37
+17 posted in 30 days
Backers
2
First Round Capital, Lerer Hippeau
The money's age
Long since its last round
61 months since the last round · and hiring
Momentum
28/100
hiring for its size, a new city
Last sign of life
1 mo ago
a posting or a news item
The story so fareach stage dated by its source: the company's releases, the press, registers, filings
Oct 5, 2021
Raised a round Venture round $20M
Nov 18, 2019
Launched Studs Launches New Ear Piercing and Jewelry Retail Experience, Offering a Modern Solution to a Fragmented Industry · businesswire.com
Apr 5, 2019
Raised a round Venture round $2.6M · SEC Form D
2017
Founded
Tractionpublic signals, read monthly
Web presence
top 2%
of 133.2M domains by links, Common Crawl
Funding rounds
| Round | Date | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture round | Oct 2021 | $20M | — | forbes.com |
| Venture round | Apr 2019 | $2.6M | — | SEC Form D |
Registers and programsofficial lists and records that name the company
| Legal entity | Studs, Inc. | SEC Form D |
Founders and leadersfrom filings, registers and the company's site
Anna HarmanExecutive Officer, DirectorSEC Form D
Lisa BubbersExecutive Officer, DirectorSEC Form D
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Salary insights
Compensation ranges based on this company's open jobs
Median
$41k
Typical range
$34k – $230k
Open positions
16
8
Jobs
Intern
25%
Junior
50%
Senior
12.5%
Architect
12.5%
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | 2 | $48k | $48k |
| Junior | 4 | $59k | $40k – $75k |
| Senior | 1 | $230k | $230k |
| Architect | 1 | $175k | $175k |
Highest paying role
Senior Director, Marketing
$230k
Normalized to USD per year
All salaries at Studs
By role, level and city, against the market · 16 jobs with pay
Visa sponsorship
2 ▲ 100%
H-1B filings in 12 months
$158k
Median offered salary
37
Open roles in United States
Who they sponsor
General and operations managers
1
Market research analysts and marketing specialists
1
In the register as Studs, Inc., New York, NY
Other sponsors in the same field
Richemont 
Diamond Foundry 
Chanel 
Shop LC
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US Department of Labor · latest filing May 21, 2026 · Visa details by country
Growth
Hiring Momentum
46/100
Stable
Open positions
39
8 opened / 23 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
38 days
faster than 35% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~5 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics
0%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Sales
56% ▲
Early Careers
30% ▲
HR
7% ▼
Finance
4% ▼
Operations
3% ▼
Actively hiring for Sales (+14 in 30 days)
Activity Timeline
+7 jobs in a week
Nov 2026
New location: Santa Monica
Nov 2026
New location: Miami
Nov 2026
New location: Los Angeles
Nov 2026
+7 jobs in a week
Oct 2026
People
Anna Harman
Executive Officer, Director
Lisa Bubbers
Executive Officer, Director
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Tech stack
Technologies named in job postings at Studs over the last 12 months, by layer, with the share of postings for each.
Technologies in use
3
Postings analysed
2
Stack modernity
71/100
Cloud & platforms
Figma
Looker
Developer tools
Microsoft Excel
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Graph
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Shared investors
Lerer HippeauVia a fund
First Round CapitalVia a fund
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Same company
Same group
Likely
News
Get a grip - this world-first winter tyre can automatically deploy studs when it detects freezing road conditions
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EXCLUSIVE: Studs Continues Retail Expansion With 10 NewStores
The ear-piercing studio will operate out of 40 stores nationwide by the end of 2025.
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EXCLUSIVE: Studs to Open 10 Stores This Year
Ear piercing studio Studs will open 10 new stores in 2024 in New York City, Los Angeles, D.C., Atlanta and more. See exclusive details here.
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Steven Soderbergh Says It's Time To Tear The Streaming Model Down To The Studs Defector
Steven Soderbergh has had a busy year. In February, the director released Magic Mike's Last Dance, the third film in the male stripper franchise. In July, he premiered the Max series Full Circle, which he directed all six episodes of. And just as the stre
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How To Find Studs In A Wall Without a Stud Finder - It's Easier Than You Think!
It's something you always want to do before hanging something heavy
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Studs opens piercing studio in DC's Georgetown neighborhood
The direct-to-consumer piercing and jewelry brand now has 19 locations focused on providing a modern, personalized experience.
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Studs Terkel's magnum opus, 'Working,' turns 50
His ability to put subjects at ease was legendary.
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Studs Opens Its Doors On The UES Today
Popular piercing parlor Studs, beloved by Millennials and Gen Z for both their affordable ear-piercing services and jewelry offering, is opening its second NYC store today.
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Studs Raises $20M for its Ear Piercing Studio and DTC Earring Line
Malls, Claire's, tattoo parlors, a friend's house, and jewelry stores may seemingly not have anything in common but these are the common venues people frequent in order to get their ears pierced, each offering a varied experience. Millennials and Gen Z fa
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Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
45
Hiring now
31
Countries
1
Busiest office
New York
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New York
United States
HQ
Rockefeller Center - New York, NY
3 open roles 13 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $203k Avg Salary
hires for Finance, Marketing, Early Careers
168 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10010
Dallas
United States
Sales office
West Village - Dallas, TX
4 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $34k Avg Salary
hires for Sales, Early Careers
4416 Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75225
Miami
United States
Sales office
The Falls - Miami, FL
4 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $75k Avg Salary
hires for Early Careers, Sales
Miami, FL 33127
Boca Raton
United States
Sales office
Boca Town Center - Boca Raton, FL
3 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $40k Avg Salary
hires for Sales, Early Careers
Paramus
United States
Sales office
Garden State Plaza - Paramus, NJ
3 open roles 5 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $41k Avg Salary
hires for Sales, Early Careers
Madison
United States
Sales office
State Street - Madison, WI
3 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $43k Avg Salary
hires for Sales, Early Careers
New Orleans
United States
Sales office
Magazine Street - New Orleans, LA
3 open roles 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers, Sales
New Orleans, LA 70115
Venice
United States
Sales office
Abbot Kinney - Venice, CA
3 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers, Sales
Boston
United States
Sales office
Chestnut Hill - Boston, MA
2 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $56k Avg Salary
hires for Sales
Boston, MA 02116
Irvine
United States
Sales office
Irvine Spectrum - Irvine, CA
2 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Sales, Early Careers
767 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Tysons
United States
Regional office
Tysons Corner - Tysons, VA
2 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
Austin
United States
Sales office
[Temporarily Closed Until 11/1] South Congress
2 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $34k Avg Salary
hires for Sales, Early Careers
1400 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704
Santa Clara
United States
Sales office
Valley Fair - Santa Clara, CA
2 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Sales, Early Careers
Denver
United States
Sales office
Cherry Creek - Denver, CO
2 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $40k Avg Salary
hires for Sales
Los Angeles
United States
Sales office
Century City - Los Angeles, CA
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales, Early Careers
Nashville
United States
Sales office
Fifth and Broadway - Nashville, TN
2 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales, Early Careers
Roseville
United States
Regional office
Evergreen Role
1 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678
Scottsdale
United States
Regional office
Fashion Square - Scottsdale, AZ
1 open roles 4 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Newport Beach
United States
Regional office
Fashion Island - Newport Beach, CA
1 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 10-50 est. staff $48k Avg Salary
hires for Early Careers
1003 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
San Diego
United States
Sales office
UTC - San Diego, CA
1 open roles 3 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff $42k Avg Salary
hires for Sales
4305 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122
Chicago
United States
Sales office
Gold Coast - Chicago, IL
1 open roles 2 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales
Chicago, IL 60610
Atlanta
United States
Regional office
Ponce City Market
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Las Vegas
United States
Regional office
Grand Canal - Las Vegas, NV
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
3327 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Cambridge
United States
Regional office
Harvard Square - Cambridge, MA
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
1 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02138
Wilmette
United States
Sales office
Plaza Del Lago - Wilmette, IL
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales
1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
Santa Monica
United States
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales
Houston
United States
Regional office
Heights Mercantile - Houston, TX
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
714 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77007
Seattle
United States
Regional office
Capitol Hill - Seattle, WA
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
Canoga Park
United States
Regional office
Westfield Topanga - Canoga Park, CA
1 open roles 1-10 est. staff
hires for Early Careers
Honolulu
United States
Sales office
Ala Moana - Honolulu, HI
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales
McKinney
United States
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
hires for Sales
Tampa
United States
Regional office
Hyde Park - Tampa, FL
1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
Tampa, FL 33606
Bloomington
United States
Regional office
Mall of America
1 posted in 90 days 1-10 est. staff
Bloomington, MN 55425
Charleston
United States
Regional office
King Street - Charleston, SC
1-10 est. staff
346-B King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Washington
United States
Regional office
Union Market - Washington, D.C.
1-10 est. staff
Valley
United States
Regional office
Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050
Venice
United States
Regional office
Abbot Kinney
1639 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Park
United States
Regional office
Westfield Topanga
6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Canoga Park, CA 91303
Cherry Creek
United States
Regional office
Cherry Creek
3000 East First Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Century City
United States
Regional office
Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067
West Village
United States
Regional office
West Village
3699 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Broadway
United States
Regional office
Fifth and Broadway
5064 Broadway Place, Nashville, TN 37203
Ala Moana
United States
Regional office
Ala Moana
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
Union Market
United States
Regional office
Union Market
1325 5th St. NE, Washington, DC 20002