We know what you’re probably thinking, the name Best Studio Ever sounds a little cheesy. Perhaps it even comes off as presumptuous. For us though, it’s a goal and a mentality that we’re trying to cultivate; we can always do better and be better. With this goal in mind, we continually evaluate, adjust, and improve ourselves. One of the ways we continue to evolve is with our employee compensation.

• We offer competitive commission percentages for body piercers, as well as guest piercers.
• Managers who are also piercers can receive an additional commission increase.
• Piercers are employees. They have taxes, unemployment, worker’s comp, social security, etc. all automatically deducted from their paychecks. There’s no need for them to worry about being called “independent contractors” or having to set aside money to pay taxes at the end of the year.
• Sales Associates also make commission on all jewelry and aftercare sales. Commission is based on experience/performance.
• Piercers make a comfortable living without having to work five days a week. Of course piercers that prefer to work five days a week can. We also have many that work four and sometimes only three days a week!

• All piercers have a guaranteed hourly wage which varies by market.
• All staff are compensated for any hours they work, including training, inventory, and meetings.
• Sales Associates make an hourly wage which varies by market, with the addition of commissions on all sales. Commissions are based on experience/performance.

• Anti-abuse policies are thoroughly detailed and strictly enforced. This includes our clients, we will support our staff over an abusive client every time. 
• An extensive warehouse back-stock ensures that we rarely run out of jewelry or supplies.
• Piercers are able to set the length of their appointment times. (Within reason of course) Some piercers who like a faster pace are able to set shorter appointment times, while piercers that prefer more time with clients have longer appointment times. We want staff members to work at a safe, confident pace.
• Piercers can work with a large variety of tools, work with minimal, or even no tools. We let our piercers be comfortable when providing services. 
• Our HR Director is dedicated to supporting staff with continued growth professionally, emotionally, and beyond.
• The Board of Directors represents each facet of our organization. This includes a Piercing, Tattoo, Sales Associate, and even Jewelry Director, each dedicated to advocating for the staff and ensuring their voices are heard and taken into consideration when decision making.
• In fact, there’s an entire administrative team of supporting office staff dedicated to running the studios smoothly which also include jewelry, bookkeeping, and supply departments.

• We regularly have guest artists from around the country, and around the world, to visit and work with our staff.
• Guest artists who are hired on as employees are eligible for a relocation bonus if they are to incur significant moving expenses. We know relocating can be expensive, and we're happy to help.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) is based upon the average hourly paid for the previous six months on hourly commissions. Basically, staff get paid exactly what they’re used to making when they’re on time off.
• One hour of PTO is accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• PTO requests are submitted to administration. Their manager, and if necessary the appropriate Director, will work with the employee to cover the shifts once the time off is approved.

• The company covers 100% of the base tier medical insurance policy. There are additional tiers of insurance with more robust coverage available, which include dependent and spousal coverage, as well as mental health care & specialist visits.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, accident & critical illness insurance.
• Dental insurance is optional and includes most standard dental work.
• Vision coverage is also optional.

• With twelve studios our staff has more cumulative piercing experience than anywhere else. We offer a great opportunity to work with industry veterans and the new generation piercers. 
• There are opportunities to travel to other studios for short term coverage. 
• APP Membership is paid by the company. We also pay for all required licenses, annual blood borne pathogens training, first aid, and CPR.

• Work anniversaries and birthdays are celebrated with in house credit.
• We offer a generous discount on jewelry, and employees are allowed to advance up to a certain dollar amount based on their role.
• We additionally offer holiday bonuses, studio parties, and tons of other team activities to keep everyone familiar with each other, engaged, and happy!