The collective
Tattoo Popups is built by a global roster of artists, producers, compliance strategists, and hospitality hosts—each trained to deliver couture-level tattoo experiences wherever we land.
Founders & core
Oz leads production, logistics, and compliance partnerships. Emerald oversees creative direction, flash, and guest experience. Together they’ve built a studio that marries artistry, hospitality, and operational rigor. Their inner circle travels to every activation to keep standards high.
Spearheads operations, run-of-show, vendor choreography, and compliance oversight.
Curates flash, styling, photography, scent, and guest rituals for every activation.
Licensed BBP educator overseeing sterilization protocol, training, and incident response planning.
Agency point-of-contact managing portal onboarding, approvals, and timeline alignment.
Designs check-in flow, aftercare rituals, and hospitality scripts for guests.
Global artists
Our roster spans Los Angeles, New York, Austin, Miami, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, London, Paris, and Mexico City. Each artist is hand-selected for fine-line mastery, hospitality presence, and ability to collaborate with brand partners.
Single-needle botanicals, flash archivist, bilingual host for VIP events.
Modern glyphs, high-volume specialist, museum residency alum.
Minimalist linework, piercings lead, hospitality background with Aman resorts.
Architectural linework, fragrance collaborator, couture house guest artist.
Behind the scenes
Every activation travels with a core crew: production managers coordinating build-outs, compliance strategists managing licensing, hospitality hosts guiding guest flow, and photo/content teams capturing archival assets. Their choreography keeps every tattoo activation precise, warm, and safe.
The standard
Team members complete a 40-hour onboarding covering BBP certification, hospitality scenarios, ADA training, cultural sensitivity, and brand voice. Quarterly refreshers keep modules current. We invest heavily in residency swaps, masterclasses, and wellness resources so every crew member feels supported.
Join us
Interested artists, producers, and hospitality experts can introduce themselves through our open roster form. We look for portfolios that balance fine-line precision with storytelling, and teams who understand the rhythm of live events.
Work with us
Our team integrates with yours—planning alongside agencies, venue managers, and brand leads to produce flawless tattoo activations. Let’s align on your guest experience goals.