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STUDS

Direct-to-consumer ear piercing and jewelry

Piercer Apprentice

Part-Time
$19 - $24/hr+ Tips
Entry
Charleston, SC, USA
In Person
Personal Care & Styling

About the job

Requirements
  • At least three years of relevant work experience.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule on varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have at least four days of availability, including Saturday and Sunday, excluding approved unscheduled time away.
  • Must reliably attend work as scheduled for up to 29 hours per week, in line with local laws and subject to approved accommodations.
  • Must be able to pierce a minimum of 18 appointments a day.
  • Must be able to visually inspect ear anatomy to execute advanced piercings.
  • Must be able to deliver piercings with a steady hand.
  • Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to handle chemicals safely.
  • Must demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach to feedback and problems with integrity and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
  • Participate in the minimum six-week paid piercing training program, including classroom-style learning, observation, and hands-on training.
  • Meet and exceed performance expectations while providing service-oriented client experiences.
  • Educate clients on the Studs experience throughout the selling cycle.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with clients throughout their Studs experience.
  • Use company resources and policies to make decisions.
  • Learn piercing operating procedures and regulations to meet client experience and work safety standards.
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance, sterilized inventory, and tools.
  • Follow studio compliance requirements, standard operating procedures, and company policy.
  • Provide consistent service to everyone in the studio.
  • Escalate when assistance is needed and provide solutions-oriented feedback while remaining open to feedback.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least two years of experience as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist performing venipunctures and/or finger sticks is preferred.

About the company

Studs.com is a direct-to-consumer retailer that specializes in ear piercing and earring stacking. It sells its own designs and offers piercing services online, pairing fashion with care guidance. Customers can choose from styles like Captive Bead Rings, Fixed Bead Rings, 14k gold flatbacks, and CZ flower ends, and receive aftercare advice and educational content to support healing. The company differentiates itself by focusing on a niche that blends art and science to help piercings heal faster and better, offering personalized care, a variety of designs, and items such as Mystery Packs. Its goal is to help customers express their personal style through customized ear-piercing experiences while ensuring safe, healthy healing and longevity of their piercings.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$23M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Mall of America announced Studs' Minnesota debut for summer 2026, signaling continued expansion.
  • Studs is adding Denver in Q4 2026, showing landlords still want the brand.
  • Studs.com listed 26 studios on March 11, 2026, proving multi-unit scale momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Studs depends on mall traffic and rent; Cherry Creek and Mall of America demand execution.
  • A narrow piercing category caps repeat frequency, forcing constant new-store growth to sustain revenue.
  • Claire's, Banter, and local piercing shops pressure pricing; one bad expansion cycle destroys returns.

What makes STUDS unique

  • Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers built a needle-only piercing brand for Gen Z.
  • Studs operates 26 studios nationwide, including a 40th studio opening at Mall of America.
  • The company owns earscaping, combining consultation, piercing, and curated earring stacking.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Mental Health Support
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-1%
The Badger Herald
Oct 17th, 2024
Shopbop pop-up brings trendy, unique clothing to Madison

Shopbop has also partnered with Studs, offering an in-store Wisconsin Badger earring that comes with a $10 discount at Studs for ear piercing services.

Retail Dive
Mar 4th, 2024
Studs plots 10 store openings this year

Continuing its push into physical retail, Studs on Friday opened a store at New York's Rockefeller Center, marking the brand's sixth store in the city, per company officials.

TechCrunch
Nov 21st, 2023
Owning The Earscape Market With Lisa Bubbers And Anna Harman From Studs

Owning the earscape market with Lisa Bubbers and Anna Harman from StudscameraImage Credits: TechCrunchWelcome back to Found, where we get to the stories behind the startups.This week Becca and Dom are joined by Lisa Bubbers and Anna Harman, the co-founders of the ear piercing company Studs. The duo spoke to us about:What fundraising for a brick-and-mortar company was like.How they build a new market, tapping consumers who are too old for Claire’s but might not want to go into a tattoo shop.The ways in which their leadership styles complement each other.Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each week.Connect with us:On Twitter.On Instagram.Via email: [email protected] back to Found, where we get to the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Lisa Bubbers and Anna Harman, the co-founders of the ear piercing company Studs. The du...Though no one knows precisely what happened, a common theory is that Altman’s for-profit efforts became at odds with the mission-driven nonprofit board. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines

Chain Store Age
Nov 10th, 2023
Next-gen ear-piercing concept Studs expands to Chicago

Next-gen ear-piercing concept Studs expands to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times
Nov 6th, 2023
Ear-piercing studio Studs to open first Chicago site in Gold Coast

Studs, a New York-based studio, will open its first Chicago location in the Gold Coast Wednesday, marking its 20th location nationwide.