Body Artists

What the job involves

• Explains tattooing procedure to client
• Ensures client is certain about wanting a tattoo
• Helps the client chose an image, interprets the client's ideas to form a suitable image, copy or design image for the client, resizes image to fit the body part it is going on and makes a stencil of the image
• Shaves the area being tattooed and applies disinfectant to the skin
• Puts the stencil on the skin to ensure it fits with the body part
• Solders the group of needles onto the needle bar
• Draws the outline, colouring and shadowing of the tattoo with inked needles
• Applies cream and antiseptic covers to the finished tattoo
• Tells clients how to properly care for the tattoo
• Ensures all sterilisation equipment is kept in good working order
• Ensures the studio and equipment meets with sterilisation, waste management and health and safety standards
• Trains people

Key values of workers in Body Artists

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Body Artists

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.