Tattoo Artist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Tattoo Artist to support a broad range of styles, including traditional and neo-traditional, realism and portraiture, blackwork and fine line. This role will manage the creative process from client concepts and studio-provided designs to original custom artwork, serving walk-in clients, scheduled custom sessions, cover-ups, corrections, and large-scale multi-session pieces within an independent, collaborative studio environment.

 

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations to understand concepts, preferences, and tattoo goals.
• Develop original custom designs and adapt client concepts or studio-provided designs.
• Create artwork across traditional, neo-traditional, realism, portraiture, blackwork, and fine-line styles.
• Prepare accurate stencils and apply them for tattoos, cover-ups, corrections, and multi-session pieces.
• Operate tattoo equipment safely and maintain proper equipment sterilization.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workspace and follow infection-control practices.
• Provide clear aftercare guidance to clients.
• Manage appointments, walk-ins, portfolio updates, and ongoing client communication.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in tattoo artistry.
• Completion of a tattoo apprenticeship program.
• Bloodborne pathogens certification.
• Proficiency in tattoo machine operation, freehand drawing, stencil application, and color theory.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Strong client communication, attention to detail, and time-management skills.