Tattoo Artist
Mockingbird Tattoos
Wage: $36 per hour
Hours: 30 to 35 hours per week
Terms: Permanent, full-time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Mockingbird Tattoo Studio, (225 10 St. NW)
Mockingbird Tattoo, located in the heart of scenic Kensington, is a friendly, clean and bright studio dedicated to creating precise, clear and artful tattoos that stand the test of time.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will:
- Create high-quality, custom tattoo designs based on the client’s requests and artistic vision.
- Consult with and advise clients on the size, colour, design, placement of body art and aftercare instructions.
- Use a tattoo machine to permanently pigment the client’s skin as per the approved custom design.
- Repair and mask aesthetic defects, including cover-up tattoos and modifications.
- Maintain health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe and hygienic working environment by following strict sterilization and sanitation protocols.
- Operate, sterilize, and maintain tattooing equipment and work areas in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
- Manage appointment scheduling and client records, including consent forms and design approvals.
- Welcome walk-in clients and provide exceptional customer service.
- Collaborate with other artists and staff to maintain a professional and creative studio environment.
- Stay updated with the latest tattooing trends, techniques, and safety regulations.
- Assist in promotional events, social media engagement, and marketing efforts to enhance studio visibility.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
Work Schedule: Day shifts, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Sundays and Mondays are days off.
Language of Work: English
Benefits package includes:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site free parking
- Four weeks of paid vacation annually
- Equipment provided
Skills and Experience
- Education: Completion of secondary school (high school)
- Work Experience: Three to five years of experience as a Tattoo Artist
- Work Setting: Tattoo studio
- Supervision: Ability to supervise one to two people
How to Apply
Please include your resume and tattoo portfolio and email it to mockingbird.apply@gmail.com.
For more information about Mockingbird Tattoo visit Mockingbird Tattoos – Calgary Tattoo Shop.
Note: Applications will only be accepted via the above email address. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The employer will first consider Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and applicants who are already in Canada under open work permits.
