Tattooist

To be successful as a tattoo artist, you should stay abreast of the latest tattoo trends. Ultimately, an exceptional tattoo artist should be able to successfully modify clients' existing tattoos.

**Tattooist Responsibilities**:

- Scheduling appointments with clients and discussing pricing.
- Cleaning various areas of clients’ skin using antibacterial soap.
- Advising clients on tattoo size, color, and suitable placement.
- Carefully listening to clients in order to understand their tattoo ideas.
- Showing clients tattoo designs if they don’t have any in mind.
- Stenciling the chosen designs onto clients’ skin and using a tattoo gun to create permanent designs.
- Covering recently tattooed areas with sterile dressings.
- Providing clients with instructions on how to care for newly tattooed areas.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment by adhering to state and federal health regulations.

**Tattooist Requirements**:

- High school diploma
- A well-presented portfolio.
- Proven experience tattooing in a tattoo studio.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Detail-oriented and artistic.