Join the collective

Bring your craft to the studio where tattooing feels like hospitality.

We’re recruiting artists, piercers, producers, and hospitality specialists who balance precision with poise. Travel globally, work residencies, and create permanent experiences for planners and brands who expect more.

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The standard

We hire people who care about the moment as much as the mark.

Every crew member is selected for artistry, hospitality, operations mindset, and cultural alignment. We’re a traveling studio, not a tattoo vendor line-up.

Artistry

Fine-line mastery, diverse portfolio, willingness to co-create flash and adapt to brand guidelines.

Hospitality

Calm presence, intuitive guest care, multilingual and ADA awareness preferred.

Operations

Comfort with structured timelines, planner communications, and compliance protocols.

Culture

Respect tattoo lineage, collaborate generously, and support crew wellbeing on tour.

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Open pathways

Roles we’re currently hiring.

Most team members join as contract talent or residency specialists. Full-time offers extend to crew leads who support multiple cities.

Artists & Piercers

Fine-line tattooers and piercers with BBP/first-aid certification, travel readiness, and residency experience.

Producers & Ops

Show callers, logistics captains, compliance strategists, and planner liaisons who keep activations running smooth.

Hospitality Hosts

Concierge-level hosts managing queues, aftercare rituals, VIP suites, and multilingual guest support.

Content & Creative

Photographers, videographers, scent and sound designers supporting residencies and tours.

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How we invest in you

40-hour onboarding, wellness stipends, creative labs.

Training covers BBP, ADA, hospitality scripts, cultural sensitivity, and planner communications. Quarterly labs keep skills sharp across flash, piercing, scent, and wellness.

40 hrs Onboarding

Led by Emerald, Oz, and Cedar Medical.

6 Masterclasses / year

Guest tattoo legends and creative partners.

2x Wellness stipends

Mental health and bodywork funded each year.

1 Planner liaison

Dedicated ops partner for every crew.

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What to expect

Our process keeps things transparent and paid.

We respond to applications within seven business days and schedule labs within two weeks of the initial call. Shadow shifts are paid.

Step 01

Introduce Yourself

Share portfolio, resume, preferred cities, availability, and languages.

Step 02

Conversation

30-minute culture and logistics call with Emerald or Oz.

Step 03

Skills Lab

Demo flash sketch, sterilization walkthrough, and hospitality scenario.

Step 04

Shadow Shift

Paid trial at an activation or residency to see the choreography in motion.

Step 05

Onboarding

Complete the 40-hour program and receive your first assignment.

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Ready to apply

Tell us where you shine.

Share your portfolio, style focus, travel preferences, and the kind of experiences you want to craft. We’ll align you with upcoming activations or residencies.

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