Careers at Apollo · Santa Monica
Make people feel beautiful — for a living.
At Apollo, your body is a temple, and the work we do is art worthy of worship. We live for the moment a client catches their new tattoo or piercing in the mirror and lights up — because it completed a part of them. We're a high-end studio built by artists, for artists: stability, support, and a culture that lets you do the best work of your career.
Founded by Blue Mason, Apollo exists to do one thing exceptionally well: make people look and feel beautiful, and treat every piece as something sacred. That belief shapes everything — how we treat clients, how we treat each other, and how we grow as artists.
Piercing at Apollo
A high-end, luxury piercing experience — and a place to truly master the craft.
Grow your craft, every week
- Weekly workshop training — hands-on, with the team, every week.
- Advanced piercing training — techniques tailored to anatomy, jewelry type, placement and healing, so you keep leveling up.
- We primarily work with BVLA — high-end gold body jewelry — in a true luxury-studio setting.
What we offer
- a guaranteed salary plus tips, with the opportunity to earn up to $70,000 a year.
- No fighting over walk-ins — clients are routed fairly; you focus on the work.
- Stability, real support, creative freedom, and a culture you'll actually want to be part of.
Who we're looking for
- 3–5 years' minimum experience as a piercer.
- Eager to advance, grow and keep learning — not just clock in.
- Cares about luxury experience, safety, and doing it right every time.
Tattooing at Apollo
A creative, supportive, learning-first studio where serious artists refine their craft.
Keep growing as an artist
- Seminars, conventions and ongoing education in advanced tattoo techniques.
- A studio that invests in you refining your skill and growing your career — not standing still.
- A genuinely creative, supportive, learning environment alongside artists who care.
What we offer
- a guaranteed salary plus tips, with the opportunity to earn up to $70,000 a year.
- No fighting over walk-ins — fair routing, full marketing support behind you.
- Stability, support, creative freedom, and a culture built on craft and respect.
Who we're looking for
- 3–5 years' minimum experience tattooing.
- Eager to grow, learn and refine your craft.
- Brings creativity, professionalism, and pride in the work.
Apply to Apollo
One quick application — choose piercing or tattoo right in the form. We'll text you a couple of follow-up questions shortly after you submit.