Full-Time
Project Manager
Special Projects
Posted on 6/28/2025
Hey Rowan
201-500 employees
Nurse-led ear piercing services and products
Compensation Overview
$90k - $100k/yr
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.
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- Former experience in management consulting, investment banking, or product management is a plus.
- Must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills and time management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, adept in stakeholder management.
- Creative and innovative approach, focused on continuous improvement.
- Ability and willingness to travel, including on select weekends.
- Manage deliverables, timelines, and risks for company wide cross functional strategic projects
- Support on special projects to test out new ideas for the company
- Constantly look for areas of improvement, structure, and standardization across field and corporate projects
- Manage the operations of nurse training at new and existing studios to ensure Rowan opens with as many piercing services as possible and continues to provide quality service to all customers
- Partner with the Nurse Leadership Team to codify training programs, innovate on processes, and lay the foundation to operate at scale
- Work with the new studio opening team and HR teams to ensure that new studio opening dates take into account training needs, and that all studios open with the support of the Nurse Leadership Team.
- Former experience in management consulting, investment banking, or product management is a plus.
Rowan provides ear piercing services performed by nurses, combining medical safety with fashion style. Customers choose from stylish earrings and receive piercings in a setting that emphasizes a safe, fun, and high-quality experience. The procedure works by having trained nurses perform the piercing with careful technique, and the shop also sells earrings and related products to generate extra revenue. Rowan stands apart from typical mall piercing by using medical professionals, focusing on safety, precision, and a personalized, memorable experience. Its goal is to offer a trustworthy, enjoyable piercing process and become the go-to choice for people seeking unique and well-executed ear piercings and fashionable earrings.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$29.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $20M Series B in 2022 funds 100+ stores by end-2026.
- Nationwide studios with walk-ins boost accessibility and revenue.
- Flexible services for ages 2 months to over 100 expand market.
What critics are saying
- Studs' 50+ locations by 2023 erode Rowan's market share.
- Claire's safe piercing rebrand diverts 30-40% teen customers.
- TikTok at-home kits collapse 40% Gen Z appointment revenue.
What makes Hey Rowan unique
- Licensed nurses perform all ear piercings ensuring medical-grade safety.
- Hypoallergenic earrings cater to sensitive ears from infants to seniors.
- Endorsed by Dr. Charles Thorne for superior safety standards.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Mental Health Support
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 2%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 4%Rowan Piercing opens at Lakeside Shopping Center. * Rowan Piercing opens Oct. 11 at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie. * All piercings performed by licensed nurses using medical-grade methods. * Studio offers hypoallergenic jewelry made from gold, titanium, and stainless steel. * Opening aligns with Lakeside's retail expansion featuring top lifestyle brands. A nurse-led ear piercing studio offering a medical-grade approach to body jewelry has opened at Lakeside Shopping Center. After being announced in July, Rowan Piercing officially opened October 11 in the Restoration Hardware wing of the Metairie mall, expanding the center's growing lineup of fashion and wellness brands. The New York-based company, founded and led by women, is known for performing ear piercings exclusively by licensed nurses using hand-pressurized devices or single-use hollow needles - never piercing guns. The company emphasizes safety and precision through its proprietary Clinical Piercing Standard and uses only hypoallergenic materials such as 14k gold, titanium, and surgical-grade stainless steel. "Rowan's unique blend of safety, style, and celebration creates a one-of-a-kind experience that we know our guests will love," said Lisa Manzella, general manager of Lakeside Shopping Center. The addition of Rowan comes as Lakeside continues to expand its retail offerings. The shopping center recently welcomed brands such as Alo, Mango, and Garage. Anthropologie and Vuori are set to open later in 2025, part of Lakeside's broader push to introduce in-demand lifestyle and wellness concepts to the Greater New Orleans market. Rowan operates studios across the U.S. and markets itself as a safe, celebratory destination for first-time piercings and milestone moments. Backed by a medical advisory board, the brand has positioned itself as a health-conscious alternative to traditional mall piercing options, offering jewelry designed in-house to minimize irritation and promote healing. Lakeside Shopping Center, Louisiana's largest retail destination, spans 1.2 million square feet and features more than 100 stores, including anchors Dillard's, Macy's, and J.C. Penney. The center serves shoppers across the New Orleans area and Gulf Coast region. More information about Lakeside Shopping Center is available at www.LakesideShopping.com.
New York City-based Rowan, which provides ear piercings from certified nurses and uses hypoallergenic jewelry, will open a shop this summer at the Ross Park Mall.
This week Rowan launched their Midwinter Makealong with a series of fun projects to knit along with Martin Storey for the holiday season.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Group announced today the signing of a long-term lease with piercing and jewelry brand Rowan for a prominent, approximately 900-square-foot retail space on Michigan Avenue at The Shops at Tribune Tower in Chicago, Illinois. The new location is Rowan’s first in Chicago and is part of the company’s ongoing expansion of its retail studios in select markets across the U.S. "Rowan was founded in 2018 to offer safe piercings in a way that celebrates the experience as a life milestone. Piercings are performed exclusively by licensed nurses. All earring designs are hypoallergenic, using only ethically sourced materials, expressly suited for freshly pierced ears. The company uses earrings that are pre-sterilized 14k gold or stainless steel and titanium. Rowan does not use brass, nickel or zinc in any of the earrings and does not use metals that can cause irritation, rashes or any kind of allergic reactions,” noted Louisa Schneider, CEO and Founder of Rowan
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rowan, the innovative, female-founded startup powering the future of ear piercing, today announces its $20M Series B raise led by VMG Partners. Additional notable investors include Thirty Five Ventures, TABLE Management, Beechwood Capital, Silas Capital, Goldcrest Capital and entrepreneur Sara Foster. With the capital, Rowan will expand its brick-and-mortar footprint, with locations in Miami, Denver and Atlanta expected by end of Q1 2022; hire additional nurses; and b