Careers
We are interested in people who care about the craft, communicate well with clients, and understand that a good studio depends on professionalism behind the scenes as much as strong creative work. Opportunities depend on current studio needs.
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 while contributing to a respectful, organized studio environment. We value artists who can explain design decisions clearly and who care about both the finished tattoo and the client experience.
Qualifications
- A strong portfolio of completed tattoo work
- Consistent drawing and design skills
- Clear, respectful client communication
- Reliable appointment and project management
- Ability to work constructively with a small studio team
Benefits
- Collaborative studio environment
- Opportunity to develop custom client projects
- Support from a small, locally focused team
- A workplace that values individual artistic strengths
Piercer
Provide clients with a calm, clearly explained piercing experience while maintaining careful professional habits and contributing to the day-to-day rhythm of the studio.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional piercing experience
- Strong understanding of placement and client communication
- Reliable and detail-oriented work habits
- Ability to explain preparation and aftercare clearly
- Comfort working with first-time and returning clients
Benefits
- Neighborhood client base
- Collaborative studio setting
- Opportunity to build returning client relationships
- Supportive small-team environment
Studio Coordinator
Help clients move smoothly from their first question to the appropriate next step while keeping scheduling, project information, and daily studio details organized.
Qualifications
- Friendly and concise written and verbal communication
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Comfort managing multiple client conversations
- Interest in tattoo and piercing culture
- Reliable follow-through on routine studio tasks
Benefits
- Creative workplace
- Direct involvement with a local client community
- Varied day-to-day responsibilities
- Close collaboration with artists and piercers
Tattoo Apprentice
Develop foundational professional tattoo skills under studio guidance while contributing to drawing practice and appropriate studio responsibilities. Apprenticeship opportunities are considered according to the team's capacity to provide meaningful instruction.
Qualifications
- A serious drawing portfolio showing consistent practice
- Willingness to learn fundamentals before rushing toward tattooing
- Patience with repetition and constructive feedback
- Professional attitude toward clients and coworkers
- Reliable attendance and studio habits
Benefits
- Exposure to real studio workflow
- Structured feedback on drawing and design
- Opportunity to learn from working artists
- Experience in a client-focused neighborhood studio
How to Apply
Email contact@regoparktattoo 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.
Rego Park 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 (929) 560 4875 or email contact@regoparktattoo and we will get back to you.