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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.\nWant to get paid to become a piercer at Studs? Apprentices undergo a minimum 6-week paid piercing training program inclusive of classroom style learning, observation, and hands-on training. We are looking for Apprentices to join our training program that will kickoff for the first 6 weeks in one of our studio locations. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for part-time Associate Piercer positions at our Irvine studio.\nHourly Rate: \nGraduated apprentices make $24/hour as Associate Piercers, plus tips\nDuring the 6-week training program, apprentices make $19/hour, plus tips\nKey Responsibilities:\nREVENUE \nService Oriented Embodies our performance-oriented culture by meeting and exceeding expectations \nServes as a brand ambassador: educates clients on the unique Studs’ experience through our selling cycle \nDelivers confident, clear, and professional communication with clients during their entire Studs’ experience \n\nOPERATIONS \nDecision Quality & Execution Leverages Studs’ resources and policies in decision making \nBecomes well-versed in piercing operating procedures and regulations to ensure client experience and work safety standards are met \nShows consistent and detailed record keeping of all maintenance, sterilized inventory and tools\n\nTALENT \nIntegrityPrioritizes Studio compliance and is accountable to standard operating procedures and company policy \nAdmits mistakes and is not afraid to escalate when help is needed \nLives out our Core Values \nShows consistency by providing best in class service to everyone in the Studio \nProvides solutions-oriented feedback and is open-minded to receiving it \n\nRequirements:\n3 years of relevant work experience\nMust be available to work a flexible schedule of varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays\nMust have at least 4 days of availability, inclusive of Saturday and Sunday. Excluding approved unscheduled time away.\nReliably attend work as scheduled for up to 29 hours per week, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations\nMust pierce a minimum 18 appointments a day\nMust be able to visually inspect ear anatomy to execute advanced piercings \nMust be able to deliver piercings with a steady hand\nMust be able to lift 20 lbs\nMust be able to handle chemicals safely \nTravel to one of our studio locations for the duration of the training program (paid by Studs) \nDriven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up\nOwner’s mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude.\n\nBenefits & Perks\nPaid Safe & Sick Leave Accrual\nFSA Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts\n401(k) Retirement Savings Plan\nExclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)\nStuds 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 (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. 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