Store Supervisor (Part-Time)

Studs

📍New York, NY
Posted May 26, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Store Supervisor (Part-Time)

Company

Studs

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4419117581

Job Description

Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of "the 10 most innovative companies in retail for 2023" by Fast Company. Studs connects ear piercing with aftercare and earring shopping to create an end-to-end Earscaping® experience. We offer a better retail and digital experience that prioritizes safety and expertise in a cool, fun and welcoming environment, along with a wide earring assortment—all at an accessible price point.

  • Please Note: The official title for this role will be Studio Supervisor*

Location: New York, NY | Reports to: Studio Manager | Part Time

Hourly Rate:
$20.50

The Studio Supervisor plays a critical support role in the daily operations of the Studio, serving as a trusted keyholder and frontline leader. This role is designed for team members who consistently demonstrate strong judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently.

As a Studio Supervisor, you'll help open and close the Studio, support floor leadership during peak periods, and ensure a consistent customer and brand experience. You'll also set the tone on the floor — modeling our values, reinforcing service standards, and supporting operational execution. This is a non-managerial role but one that requires maturity, ownership, and leadership by example.

Key Responsibilities:
*Operational Execution & Sales Support*

  • Opens and closes the Studio independently and ensures all opening/closing procedures are completed accurately

  • Supports daily execution of visual merchandising, supply restocks, and Studio upkeep

  • Reviews daily business and helps implement strategies to drive results

  • Acts as a floor leader during assigned shifts, helping structure the team to deliver both sales and service goals

  • Upholds compliance with safety and brand standards, including regulations tied to piercing and Studio cleanliness

*Customer Experience*

  • Delivers exceptional service and educates customers on the Studs experience

  • Supports service recovery and escalates customer concerns as needed

  • Ensures a warm, welcoming, and consistent customer journey aligned with our service expectations

*Team Support & Culture*

  • Sets a strong example for professionalism, inclusion, and accountability

  • Provides real-time feedback and support to teammates when appropriate, escalating as needed

  • Helps reinforce company values and contributes to a collaborative, feedback-rich environment

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in a keyholder or shift lead role that included independent operations and opening/closing responsibilities

  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule of varying days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • Must have availability to work on Saturday and Sunday, excluding approved unscheduled time away

  • Reliably attend work as scheduled for up to 29 hours per week, in line with local laws and subject to any approved accommodations

  • Proven track record of professionalism, reliability, and sound judgment in a customer-facing environment

  • Comfortable standing for extended periods (up to 8+ hours) and able to lift/move at least 20 lbs

  • Able to handle chemicals safely and follow all relevant health, safety, and compliance protocols

  • Confident operating solo and taking ownership of floor leadership responsibilities when assigned

  • Brings a positive attitude, receives feedback well, and contributes to a collaborative, service-oriented team culture

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid Safe & Sick Leave Accrual

  • FSA Health and Commuter Tax-Advantaged Accounts

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

  • Exclusive Employee Discounts on Piercings and Jewelry (we've got your friends and family covered too!)

*Studs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. Studs considers qualified applicants with criminal histories. We comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the application process, please fill out this form.*
*Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.*
*Click here for the Studs Privacy Notice for California Applicants.*

Interview Prep

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.Walk me through your process for opening or closing a retail store independently. What steps do you take to ensure accuracy and security?
  • 2.How do you ensure compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness standards in a studio that performs ear piercings?
  • 3.When reviewing daily business metrics, what key indicators do you focus on, and how do you translate those into actionable strategies on the floor?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to step in and lead a team during a busy shift when a manager wasn't available. How did you keep the team focused?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to give real-time feedback to a peer. How did you approach it, and what was the result?
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you handled a difficult customer service issue or service recovery. What did you do to turn the experience around?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are the floor leader on a Sunday afternoon. The studio is packed with piercing wait times, and the earring display is completely disheveled. How do you manage the floor?
  • 2.A customer is interested in an Earscaping consultation but is unsure and nervous about the piercing process. How do you guide them while balancing the needs of other waiting customers?

Resume Keywords

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KeyholderOpening/Closing ProceduresFloor LeadershipCustomer ExperienceService RecoveryVisual MerchandisingHealth & Safety ComplianceEarscapingSales StrategyReal-time FeedbackTeam SupportShift Lead

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