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Resident Artist

Join our core team and tattoo exclusively at Ink & Dagger's Roswell studio.

Tattoo Artist

Resident

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THE ROLE

Details

Full-Time, exclusive to Ink & Dagger

Commission-based, negotiated by experience

Flexible booking schedule

Chair available for immediate start

What You'll Do

Tattoo clients exclusively at Ink & Dagger

Maintain and grow a personal book of clients

Participate in studio Art Nights and community events

Uphold sterilization and safety standards

Collaborate with the resident artist team on projects

Who Thrives in This Role

Licensed and experienced in your specialty style(s)

A strong, consistent portfolio of recent work

Reliable, collaborative presence in the studio

Committed to working exclusively with us

Comfortable managing your own client relationships

STYLE FOCUS

We're especially looking to grow our roster in:

Black & Grey Realism

Traditional & Neo-Traditional

Fine Line

Color Illustrative

Japanese

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive commission structure

Built-in clientele from studio marketing & walk-in

Professional photography for your portfolio

A private, fully-equipped station

Access to a 15-artist creative community

Regular Art Nights and skill-sharing sessions

HOW TO APPLY

Tell us about yourself

Ink & Dagger has built its reputation through exceptional artwork, professionalism, and consistency. Our resident artists are the heart of that reputation — we're looking for someone ready to make this studio their creative home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the application process work?

Fill out the form with your portfolio and experience. We review every submission and reach out directly if it's a fit.

Do I need to relocate to Roswell?

Resident artists work exclusively from our Roswell studio, so you'll need to be local or willing to relocate.

How is commission structured?

Commission is negotiated based on experience and specialty — we'll walk through specifics once we've reviewed your portfolio.

What happens if I'm currently working at another studio?

We can coordinate a start date around your notice period — let us know your timeline in the application.