Careers

What We Look For

• Care about the work. We want people who take pride in doing tattoos properly, not just quickly.
• Straight talk with customers. You will be in someone's home or business explaining what you found. Plain language beats jargon.
• Reliability. Showing up when you said you would matters more here than any single line on a resume.
• Respect for the property. Protecting the space, cleaning up, and leaving it better than you found it.
• Safety, every time. Following safe practice is part of the job, not an extra.

Experience in tattoos or a related trade helps. If you have the attitude and not yet the trade experience, say so, because we do train.

Roles We Hire For

We are a small team, so openings come and go with the work. These are the roles we hire into.

Tattoo Artist

Work with clients on custom tattoo projects from initial reference review through design, placement, tattooing, and aftercare guidance. We value artists who can explain their decisions clearly and who understand when a project needs more planning.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showing consistent tattoo work
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients
• Good understanding of composition, placement, and tattoo-scale detail
• Reliable hygiene and workstation habits
• Willingness to collaborate and accept constructive feedback

Benefits

• Collaborative small-team environment
• Opportunity to build repeat client relationships
• Room to develop a focused artistic style
• Clear, respectful shop communication

Piercing Specialist

Provide piercing services with attention to anatomy, placement, jewelry fit, client preparation, and clear aftercare explanations. The role requires a calm manner and the ability to tell clients when a requested placement is not appropriate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated piercing experience
• Strong understanding of anatomy and placement considerations
• Consistent hygiene and setup habits
• Comfort explaining healing and aftercare
• Professional communication with a wide range of clients

Benefits

• Supportive team environment
• Client-focused appointment structure
• Opportunity to grow a local client base
• Emphasis on responsible professional practice

Tattoo Apprentice

Learn the working habits behind professional tattooing, including drawing, reference preparation, design scale, workstation discipline, client communication, and observation of experienced artists. An apprenticeship requires patience and consistent effort rather than a quick path to tattooing clients.

Qualifications

• Strong drawing fundamentals and a developing portfolio
• Reliable attendance and willingness to learn
• Ability to take direct feedback
• Respect for hygiene and studio procedures
• Interest in tattooing as a long-term craft

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to professional studio workflow
• Regular feedback on drawing and design
• Experience preparing references and compositions
• Opportunity to learn from multiple working artists

Studio Coordinator

Help keep client communication, appointment information, project notes, and day-to-day studio organization clear. This role suits someone who is friendly, detail-oriented, and comfortable helping clients understand what information an artist needs before an appointment.

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Comfort working with appointments and client questions
• Reliable follow-through
• Professional, welcoming manner

Benefits

• Creative small-business environment
• Direct involvement in daily studio operations
• Varied client-facing responsibilities
• Opportunity to grow with a local Queens business

How to Apply

Email contact@woodsidetattoo.com with "Careers" and the role in the subject line. Include:

• A short note about the kind of work you have done
• Your resume, or simply a list of previous jobs and dates
• The area you can reliably get to
• A phone number and the best time to reach you

We read every application. If there is a fit, expect a short phone conversation first, then a meeting and a ride-along on a job so you can see the work before you commit to it.

We do not always have an opening posted. Send your information anyway. We keep applications on file and reach out first to people who already introduced themselves when a spot opens.

Woodside Tattoo considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Questions about this page?

Prefer to talk? Call 714 701 8162 or email contact@woodsidetattoo.com and we will get back to you.