Tattoo Artist

Aliases: Ink Artist, Tattoo Designer

Industry/Sector(s): Beauty and Wellness

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Tattoo Artist is expected to perform include:

Pricking skin of patron using needled electric tool that inserts indelible non-toxic pigment into skin to form decorative or ornamental design
Shaving area to receive tattoo and washing it using germicidal soap
Tracing design on the skin using charcoal coated stencil
Adjusting and repairing minor faults in the equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 3}

It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is available

Working hours

Salons usually work for 5/6 days a week for 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from salon to salon
Being self-employed is an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 10^th with the ability to read, write and communicate effectively on the job
Certified training for Tattoo Artist (programme aligned to BWS/Q0702 released by Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in pressing charcoal-coated stencil, draws design or tracing pattern of design onto skin of patron to mark outline of design
Knowledge of dipping needles of tool into coloured pigment solution and pressing needles into skin to insert indelible pigment into skin following outline of design
Well-versed with applying sterile dressing to area
Adept at sterilizing needles in steam heated cabinet (sterilizer)
Knowledge of mixing non-toxic coloured pigments according to formula
Proficient in adjusting and repairing needled electric tool, using hand tools such as screwdrivers and pliers
Adept at drawing original designs on paper, tracing designs onto acetate sheet and cutting out design to form pattern or stencil using stylus and knife

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ^{1, 2}

Artistic skills
Creativity
Customer-centric

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Aliens Tattoo Training Institute
http://alienstattoos.com/index.php/tattoo-training-institute/
RIP Tattoo Training Institute
http://delhi.riptattooz.com/bizFloat/574c53629ec6680840a7cf14/india-s-best-Tattoo-Design-Courses-If-you-are-passionate-about-learning-the-tattoo-arts-you-should-contact-an-India-s-best-experienced-tattoo-artist-or-tattoo-school-The-business-of-tattoo-design-arts-are-rap
KDZ Tattoos
http://www.kdztattoos.com/tattoo-training/
Manjeet Tattooz
http://www.manjeettattooz.com/services/
Inkscool Tattoo Training Institute and Studio
http://inkscool.wix.com/tattooinstitute#!tattoo-training/cee5

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.kdztattoos.com/tattoo-training/

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Tattoo Expert
        ↑
Senior Tattoo Artist
        ↑
Tattoo Artist
        ↑
Junior Tattoo Artist

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For new entrants - Rs 16,500 to Rs 25,000 per month
For candidates with 2 - 4 years of experience or more - Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per month

This figure are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 2-3 years of experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

Self-employed
Tattoo studios/parlours across India
Salons across India

KEYWORDS

Ink Artist
Tattoo Designer
Tattoo Stylist
Body Tattoo Maker

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3435.0101	Tattoo Artist
ISCO 2008	3435	Other Artistic and Cultural Associate Professionals
NIC 2008	96020	Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
QP Reference	BWS/Q0702	Tattoo Artist
NSQF	Level 5	Not available

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