Associate Designer: Hands-On Mentorship & Career Growth

Lola Hair Studio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

Wellness bonuses

Education and training

Mentorship

Career development

Flexible scheduling

Complimentary hair services

Insurance options

Work-life balance

Designer pathway

Job summary

Lola Hair Studio in Cambridge, MA offers an Associate Designer program designed to move beauty students and new professionals toward becoming a confident designer with your own clientele.

You’ll learn hands-on with experienced designers, receive structured education and mentorship, and develop client consultations, guest experience, and professional habits. This role focuses on growth, teamwork, and a long-term career in the beauty industry.

Qualifications

• Currently in cosmetology school or newly licensed.
• Passionate about hair, beauty, fashion, and guest experience.
• Eager to learn and practice.
• Receives feedback without defensiveness.
• Punctual, prepared, reliable and on time.
• Team player who contributes to the group.
• Aiming for a long-term career in beauty.
• Willing to contribute to the team and salon.

Responsibilities

• Assist Designers during guest services.
• Shampoo, condition and treat clients.
• Assist with color applications as training allows.
• Learn blow-drying, styling, cutting, color and finishing techniques.
• Observe and participate in guest consultations.
• Learn to recommend services and home care.
• Prepare yourself and your Designer before each guest.
• Maintain organized guest flow.
• Keep stations, tools and spaces clean and prepared.
• Support laundry, stocking and sanitation.
• Participate in education, practice, models, assessments, and skill test-outs.
• Work toward Lola standards to transition to Designer.

Skills

Cosmetology student

Recently graduated

Newly licensed

Passionate about hair

Willing to learn

Punctual

Team player

Professional

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

Lola Hair Studio in Cambridge, MA offers an Associate Designer program designed to move beauty students and new professionals toward becoming a confident designer with your own clientele.

You’ll learn hands-on with experienced designers, receive structured education and mentorship, and develop client consultations, guest experience, and professional habits. This role focuses on growth, teamwork, and a long-term career in the beauty industry.