Job Description

company operating name: Naughty Comrade Tattoo

about the employer: Naughty Comrade Tattoo is located in the heart of Vancouver’s BUSIEST walking district on iconic Commercial Drive. Surrounded by locally owned shops, cafés, and vibrant street life, our studio sits at the center of one of the city’s most beloved cultural hub. A Tattoo Studio by Artists, for Artists & Clients.

business address: 1839 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6

title of the position: Senior Tattoo Artist (NOC 63211)

vacancies: 1

job duties:
• Creating high-quality, custom tattoo designs based on the Client’s requests and artistic vision
• Consulting with and advising Clients with respect to size, colour, design, placement of body art and aftercare instructions
• Designing and executing highly technical, custom tattoo work with precision and creativity
• Use a tattoo machine to permanently pigment the Client’s skin as per the approved custom design
• Repair and mask aesthetic defects, including cover-up tattoos and modifications
• Maintain health and safety procedures: ensuring a safe and hygienic working environment by following strict sterilization and sanitation protocols as outlined by Vancouver Coastal Health
• Operating, sterilizing, and maintaining tattooing equipment and work areas in accordance with industry standards and regulations
• Managing appointment scheduling and client records, including consent forms and design approvals
• Welcoming walk-in Clients and providing exceptional customer service
• Collaborating with other artists and staff to maintain a professional and creative studio environment
• Staying updated with the latest tattooing trends, techniques, and safety regulations
• Assisting in promotional events, social media engagement, and marketing efforts to enhance studio visibility

terms of employment: permanent full-time; 35-40 hours per week

employment conditions: day, evening, weekend:
• Regular shifts are 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Flexible availability, including weekends, is required to accommodate the Clients’ needs
• Every week, the Artist will be required to have consultations with Clients and meet with potential Clients. Prepare and execute 1 session per day.

language of work: English

wage: $37 / per hour

start date: as soon as possible

benefits package offered: N/A

location of work: Naughty Comrade Studio: 1839 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6

contact information / how to apply:
• E-mail address: [email protected] – include your resume and tattoo portfolio of work

skills requirements:
• education: completion of secondary school (high school)
• work experience: minimum 5 years of experience as a Tattoo Artist
• work setting: tattoo studio
• other requirements:
o exceptional artistic talent and technical skill in operating tattoo machine
o colour realism artists
o high-level work
o international tattoo competition award is an asset

*Applications will only be accepted via the above e-mail address. Only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working with us!

*The Employer will first consider Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and applicants who are already in Canada under open work permits.

Required languages: English

Education level: completion of secondary school (high school)

Required skills: minimum 5 years of experience as a Tattoo Artist

Closest intersection: 1839 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6