Piercing Position Information

Are you already licensed?

Please forward your portfolio and resume to stigmainktat@gmail.com. If you are open to being possibly retaught everything you know about piercing from a 30+ year professional then I welcome your application!

If you are not licensed.....

Stigma is looking for a new Piercing Apprentice!

State Requirements:

1. 18 years old with valid ID

2. High School Diploma or GED equivolancy

3. No prior violent or sexual criminal convictions

4. Pass the State Written Exam

5. Pass the State Practical Exam

6. Ability to pay fees $150

7. Bloodborne Pathogen Certification

8. Complete 450 hours of apprentice hours

Stigma Requirements:

1. We are an all female shop, I do not train male piercers.

2. Stigma is a cooperative environment. we require all potential apprentices to come learn the front desk and spend at least a month within the shop and around all of our artists to make sure that this career, and this shop, is a good match for everyone. This month will be completed before we submit the apprentice paperwork to the State.

3. You must be extremely calm and able to handle stress and high energy clientele.

4. You must have a good working knowledge of anatomy, wound care with the willingness to study continuously to learn more and stay on top of industry standards.

5. You must be good at geometry, symmetry and sewing/embroidery.

6. Be on time, dress appropriately and be able to keep up with scheduled appointments.

7. Be able to work in a fast paced environment.

8. Work cooperatively and be interested in furthering fellow women within this industry and taking care of our female clientele.

9. This position is for specific days and times, Monday-Wed 1-9 pm, Friday and Saturday 10-4 pm.

10. There might be opportunity for relocation.

11. If you have strong political beliefs and feel the need to be a social justice "warrior" please do not apply. We are an organic female led environment with focus on nurturing women in their art, family and future.

Stigma Ink doesn't charge for an apprenticeship, however Stigma does require a fulfillment contract to be fulfilled upon licensing.

Apprenticeships run from 6 months to two years until licensing.

If you are interested and can fulfill these requirements please email us at :stigmainktat@gmail.com.