What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Tattoo Artist position at Rodriguez ent.?
Independent Tattoo Artist & Small Business Startup Professional Job Overview As an Independent Tattoo Artist and Small Business Professional, you’ll create custom tattoos while helping establish, develop, and manage a successful small tattoo business. You’ll deliver a safe, welcoming experience from consultation through aftercare guidance while using strong artistic judgment, clear client communication, and careful sanitation practices. You’ll also contribute to business planning, daily operations, customer growth, budgeting, marketing, and the steps needed to establish and operate a professional tattoo business. Your impact: Thoughtful tattoo designs, consistent safety practices, and effective small business management help clients receive work that reflects their vision while supporting the growth and long-term success of the business. Responsibilities - Consult with clients to understand their ideas, discuss placement and design options, and set clear expectations. - Create original illustrations and tattoo designs using color theory and professional art or design skills. - Perform tattooing and, where qualified and permitted, body piercing in accordance with applicable safety regulations. - Follow tattoo and piercing sterilization protocols; maintain clean tools, work areas, and records. - Provide customer service, discuss relevant services or products, and support day-to-day store management as needed. - Assist with developing a small business plan, defining business goals, and establishing startup priorities. - Help research startup costs, equipment needs, supplies, pricing, and operating expenses. - Assist with business registration, permits, licensing requirements, and compliance research, coordinating with qualified professionals when necessary. - Help develop marketing strategies, social media content, promotions, and methods for attracting and retaining clients. - Support budgeting, recordkeeping, sales tracking, inventory management, and financial organization. - Research potential business locations and help evaluate options for opening or purchasing a tattoo studio. - Assist with identifying business resources, qualified lenders, and potential financing opportunities without guaranteeing loan approval. - Help establish customer service procedures, daily operating systems, and professional standards that support business growth. Requirements - Demonstrated tattooing ability and a portfolio showing strong illustration and design skills. - Knowledge of sanitation, tattoo and piercing safety regulations, and sterilization protocols. - Strong communication skills, including attentive client communication and customer service. - First aid knowledge and familiarity with first aid protocols; body piercing experience is a plus. - Interest in small business development, entrepreneurship, and business operations. - Ability to assist with business planning, budgeting, marketing, organization, and customer acquisition. - Strong research, problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills. - Sales or store management experience is preferred, not required; professional art or design education is also welcome. - Familiarity with business registration, licensing, financing research, and commercial property research is beneficial. - Willingness to coordinate with accountants, business attorneys, lenders, insurance professionals, and commercial real estate brokers when specialized assistance is needed. Business Goal The goal is to establish and grow a professional tattoo business that provides high-quality custom tattoo services, maintains safe working practices, builds a loyal customer base, and operates sustainably as a small business. The ideal candidate can contribute artistic talent while also helping organize the business, research startup opportunities, and support its long-term development.
Pay: $50,800.00 - $61,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Parental leave
Experience:
- Tattooing: 10 years (Preferred)
- Tattoo Artist : 10 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Louis County, MO
Salary : $50,800 - $61,300