Careers: Nail Technician

Studio Booth salon and spa is one of Pittsburgh’s premier, luxury salons, serving our clientele for over 10 years. We are a driven, enthusiastic, and friendly team of Pittsburgh's top talent in hair and beauty, looking for that perfect person to join our growing team and continue their career at Studio Booth as a Nail Technician.

The Nail Technician performs professional nail, hand and foot treatments. They must possess a thorough knowledge of the nail, including a basic knowledge of hand and foot massage techniques and a neat application of polish. They must possess excellent cleanliness and sanitation skills and be willing to train in our salons specific nail service offerings. They must possess excellent communication skills and be able to learn the product and service knowledge necessary to effectively provide beauty solutions to meet the needs of our guests. They must hold and maintain a current state license.

General Responsibilities

• Be on time for your shift, prompt with each appointment, and perform services within the appropriate time allotted for the service
• Provide consistent professional nail, hand, and foot treatments in accordance with salon protocols and accepted certification practices.
• Be flexible with your schedule, supporting the needs of the salon.
• Properly care for equipment and use proper amounts of products to assist with cost controls.
• Have complete knowledge and understanding of all services and products while educating and training guests in these areas.
• Actively promote home care programs, meeting minimum retail sales goals.
• Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and the salon's policies and procedures.
• Perform prep work and properly clean and restock work area as required. 
• Communicate to management any and all occurrences involving staff or guests in the salon that require attention.
• Actively promote the salon, treatments, services, and retail, as well as promotions available.
• Handle guests’ questions and concerns professionally and courteously.
• Provide accurate, appropriate and immediate responses to all requests by guests ensuring complete guest satisfaction.
• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality work environment.
• Regularly attend, participate in and support training and staff meetings for the salon
•  Assist in all areas of salon operation as requested by management.
• Discretion / Independent Judgment

A Nail Technician will be expected to work with guests and visitors to ensure satisfaction. A Nail Technician will have to take initiative and get creative in resolving guest challenges and involve a supervisor only when previous methods have been unsuccessful.

ADA Information - Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak and hear
• Close and distance vision
• Identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent sitting with some walking and standing
• Ability to lift 5 lbs.
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 15 lbs.
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel, stoop or crouch repeatedly
• Must be able to tolerate continuous exposure to various chemicals and fragrances in performing services.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

CONVENIENCE: Conveniently located in the East End next to Trader Joe's, we offer free parking for our employees and guests. Our studio is also wheelchair accessible.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SALON: We operate in an extremely safe environment and are the only salon in Pittsburgh that features a state-of-the-art air filtration system that removes all fumes, resulting in a fresh, fragrant-free environment, and a pure water filtration system throughout our entire facility, filtering in freshwater each and every time.

CONTINUED EDUCATION: Continuous, advanced education to hone and develop your craft as a stylist. Let us make you a better stylist and let us help you achieve your personal and career goals!

OUR SPACE: Elegant, distinctive studio space with a full retail shop featuring high-quality products, styling tools, and one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories. Studio Booth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We hope you will consider becoming part of our dynamic team at Studio Booth – we look forward to hearing from you!  Please fill out the form below to inquire about our open Nail Technician position.