Santa Clara, Valley Fair, Part-Time Apprentice Piercer

STUDS

Santa Clara, CA Posted 3/31/2025 Part Time

Want 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 in April in NYC studio location. Upon successful completion of the program, graduated Apprentices will become eligible for a Part-Time Associate Piercer position at our Valley Fair studio in Santa Clara.

Hourly Rate:

  • Graduated Apprentices become Associate Piercers and make $31.25/hour, plus tips for their first 6-months post program
  • After 6-months, you become a Piercer and make $33.65 - $35.65/hour, plus tips
  • During the 6-week training program, Apprentices make $17.50/hour, plus tips

Key Responsibilities:

REVENUE

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

OPERATIONS

Decision Quality & Execution

  • 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

TALENT

Integrity

  • 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:

  • At least 3 years of relevant work experience
  • 18-29 hours per week, with required availability from Friday-Sunday
  • Must be able to stand for 8+ hour shifts
  • Must pierce a minimum 19 appointments a day
  • Travel to NYC for the duration of the in-person training program: 4/27-6/2 (paid by Studs)
  • 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
  • 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 & Perks include:

  • 30 hours of accrued Sick Time
  • 401k
  • Exclusive employee piercing and jewelry discounts (plus discounts for friends and family)
  • Learning and development opportunities to support development and foster an inclusive culture
JOB LOCATION:
Santa Clara, CA 95050

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