Tattoo Artist
Career Cluster: Business
Job duties
~ ensure the shop is sanitary
~ tools are sterilized appropriately
~ design original or variations of know tattoos for customers
~ create a computer network
~ hire artists
Work environment
~ inside
~ tattoo shop
Days And Hours
~ 6 hours a day, 6 days a week
~ holidays off
Starting Salary
Per Hour~ varies ( how many customers a days)
Per Year~ $51,764
Benefits
~ no benefits
~ self employed
Education/ Training
~ no education or training required
Personality Characteristics
~ work well with people
~ understand client medical histories
~ educating clients on signs of infection
~ listen and communicate effectively
Advice
~ make a portfolio of your best work for apprenticeships
~ take different art classes
Positives
~ flexible hours
~ making a living on your artistic ability
~ work with people who share your passion for body art
Negatives
~ uncertain income
~ no benefits
~ close contact to blood-borne illnesses
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