Catbird is seeking a licensed and enthusiastic professional piercer to be a part of launching our branded piercing services at Catbird’s LA retail locations in Culver City & Larchmont. The ideal candidate is passionate about piercing artistry and jewelry styling -- as well as holds a natural strength in delivering excellent guest experiences.
This is a freelance & event based opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with Catbird’s marketing and retail team to launch branded piercing services, guiding the full guest experience from in-take forms, styling, piercing, and aftercare.
- Deliver a warm and knowledgeable piercing experience while maintaining high standards in safety and cleanliness.
- Experienced in compliant setup and breakdown of piercing appointments.
- Contribute to Catbird’s ear styling content via social media.
- Manage piercing supply inventory. Assist in training and onboarding of new piercers.
Our Ideal Candidate
- State required licensing and permits, CPR and first aid training, OSHA bloodborne pathogens training.
- Minimum 3+ years with single needle piercing at a reputable establishment.
- Experienced in communicating aftercare best practices.
- Passionate about developing your piercing artistry and ear styling with Catbird’s signature range of earrings.
- Knowledgeable about the full range of piercing-ready earrings and styles appropriate for new and healed piercings.
- Up to date on all trends in ear piercings; passionate about building on the Catbird piercing experience as our services evolve.
- Experienced in using an autoclave machine and all required piercing tools.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety protocols surrounding piercing procedures.
- Understanding of local market piercing law requirements.
What We Do
In addition to working with some of the world’s most exciting jewelry designers, we design and manufacture our own Catbird line. Our mission is to make beautiful, sparkling jewelry that will bring you joy now through forever. We believe that even very special jewelry can be worn everyday.
Our jewelry is made in our Brooklyn studio with ethically sourced gold and all stones are conflict-free.
Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, is certified Made in New York™ and is a member of No Dirty Gold.
