Overview
Cleopatra Ink Tattoo and Piercing Santa Barbara is seeking a talented and creative Tattoo Designer who is proficient in using PSD and vector-based software (such as Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Procreate, etc.) to design custom tattoos that meet the unique preferences of our clients. The ideal candidate will possess a strong artistic eye, a deep understanding of tattoo styles, and the technical ability to transform ideas into detailed designs that can be used for ink on skin.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design Custom Tattoos: Create detailed, custom tattoo designs based on client specifications, providing unique, creative, and visually appealing artwork.
- Collaborate with Clients: Work directly with clients to understand their vision, style preferences, and any symbolism or themes they want in their tattoos.
- Use of Software: Utilize Photoshop (PSD) and vector-based software (Illustrator, CorelDRAW, etc.) to design tattoo templates that are scalable and easy to implement for artists.
- Prepare Design Files: Ensure all design files are properly formatted for printing or tattoo transfer, including vector and raster formats, layers, and color schemes.
- Stay Current with Trends: Keep up to date with the latest tattoo styles, trends, and techniques to offer fresh, modern designs.
- Ensure Design Accuracy: Ensure that all designs are correctly aligned with the desired placement on the body and suit the individual’s anatomy, keeping in mind the technical limitations of tattooing.
- Provide Design Edits: Revise and adjust designs based on client feedback and tattoo artist input to ensure final approval and satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Tattoo Designer or Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio of tattoo designs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (PSD) and vector-based software like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW.
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
- Familiarity with tattoo styles (Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Realistic, Black & Grey, Watercolor, etc.) and the ability to adapt designs to different styles.
- Ability to work with both raster and vector images to ensure tattoo designs are high-quality and scalable.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with clients and tattoo artists.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for tattoo artistry and the design process.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in a tattoo studio or with tattoo artists.
- Knowledge of anatomy and how designs will appear on different parts of the body.
- Ability to create 3D mockups or placement guides for tattoos.
- Experience with other design tools like Procreate, Affinity Designer, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person