Part-Time

Store Supervisor

Part-Time

Posted on 9/17/2025

STUDS

STUDS

201-500 employees

Direct-to-consumer ear piercing and jewelry

Compensation Overview

$24/hr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Prior experience in a keyholder or shift lead role that included independent operations and opening/closing responsibilities
  • Available to work 4-29 hours per week, working weekends and holidays
  • Proven track record of professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment in a customer-facing environment
  • Comfortable standing for extended periods (up to 8+ hours) and able to lift/move at least 20 lbs
  • Able to handle chemicals safely and follow all relevant health, safety, and compliance protocols
  • Confident operating solo and taking ownership of floor leadership responsibilities when assigned
  • Brings a positive attitude, receives feedback well, and contributes to a collaborative, service-oriented team culture
Responsibilities
  • Opens and closes the Studio independently and ensures all opening/closing procedures are completed accurately
  • Supports daily execution of visual merchandising, supply restocks, and Studio upkeep
  • Reviews daily business and helps implement strategies to drive results
  • Acts as a floor leader during assigned shifts, helping structure the team to deliver both sales and service goals
  • Upholds compliance with safety and brand standards, including regulations tied to piercing and Studio cleanliness
  • Delivers exceptional service and educates customers on the Studs experience
  • Supports service recovery and escalates customer concerns as needed
  • Ensures a warm, welcoming, and consistent customer journey aligned with our service expectations
  • Sets a strong example for professionalism, inclusion, and accountability
  • Provides real-time feedback and support to teammates when appropriate, escalating as needed
  • Helps reinforce company values and contributes to a collaborative, feedback-rich environment
Desired Qualifications
  • Paid Safe & Sick Leave Accrual
  • FSA Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Exclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)
  • Studs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. Studs considers qualified applicants with criminal histories. We comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the application process, please fill out [this](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4TM7pS2OLfAmpw22bvcNz2rmOs-G3BokDBO6ZYIQA3P4_ww/viewform) form.*
  • Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Studs plans 40 stores by year-end, each profitable from month one.
  • Experiential retail drives 40% customer repeat purchases over years.
  • Studs on Wheels boosts engagement on campuses like USC and UCLA.

What critics are saying

  • Rowan undercuts D2C earrings with cheaper hypoallergenic studs online.
  • Rapid expansion to 40 stores strains cash flow in 12-18 months.
  • Tattoo parlors capture Gen-Z for cartilage piercings beyond lobes.

What makes STUDS unique

  • Studs uses sterile needle-only piercings, avoiding guns for safety.
  • Studs trademarked Earscaping for personalized ear piercing art.
  • Studs Academy trains piercers nationwide for consistent quality.

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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

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
The Badger Herald
Oct 17th, 2024
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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

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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.

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