Tattoo artist and piercer vacancies in Belgium
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What does a tattoo artist and piercer do?
How do I become a tattoo artist and piercer? See the guideAs a tattoo artist and piercer you help clients choose a piercing or tattoo and then place it in a hygienic and safe way. Whether you work as a tattoo artist, a body piercer or in a tattoo shop, you welcome clients, present the products and services, and clean and prepare the skin before any treatment. You apply permanent tattoos, place piercings, and keep your tools and workstation spotless throughout. Selling products and taking payments rounds out the role. This creative and hands-on profession sits in non-food retail and services and is practised in studios across Belgium, where precision, hygiene and a good eye for design matter every day.
Typical tasks
- Welcome clients and present products and services
- Advise on the choice of tattoo or piercing
- Clean and prepare the skin before treatment
- Apply permanent tattoos safely
- Place piercings hygienically
- Clean tools and maintain the workstation
- Sell products and take payments
Required skills
- Strict knowledge of hygiene and sterilisation procedures
- Creative and precise drawing and design skill
- A steady hand and fine manual dexterity
- Clear client communication and after-care advice
- Care in cleaning equipment and keeping the workstation clean
What does a tattoo artist and piercer earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500–€3,800 gross per month for full-time employment. Established artists with their own client base can earn considerably more than starters. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does a tattoo artist and piercer do?
A tattoo artist and piercer helps clients choose a tattoo or piercing and places it safely and hygienically. You welcome clients, advise on the design, clean and prepare the skin, then apply the tattoo or piercing. Keeping tools and the workstation clean and taking payments are part of the daily routine.
How much does a tattoo artist and piercer earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €2,500–€3,800 gross per month for full-time employment. Established artists with their own client base can earn considerably more than starters. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
Can I become a tattoo artist and piercer without experience?
You usually start through an apprenticeship or by assisting in a studio, learning hygiene, drawing and technique before working on clients yourself. Belgian rules require training in hygiene and safe practice before you place tattoos or piercings on paying customers. Building a portfolio and a client base takes time and mentoring from an experienced artist.
What can I grow into as a tattoo artist and piercer?
With experience you can specialise in particular styles, mentor apprentices, or open and manage your own tattoo shop. Some artists move into related creative and personal service roles such as beautician work. Others broaden into adjacent trades, and colleagues in the craft sectors include hairdressers and salon managers.
In which sectors and environments does a tattoo artist and piercer work?
You mainly work in tattoo and piercing studios within the non-food retail and services sector. The work is creative and manual, carried out at a clean, well organised workstation with direct client contact. Studios range from small independent shops to larger establishments across Belgium.
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