Certified Piercing & Fashion Sales Associate

Claire's Inc.; Southcenter Mall (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Epic Employee Discount

Career Glow-Up

Fun, Fast-Paced Vibes

Job summary

Claire’s is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Sales Associate who will also serve as a certified Piercing Specialist. You will perform ear piercings on the sales floor, deliver an engaging customer experience, and uphold Claire’s Clinical Piercing Standards with strict safety and hygiene practices.

You will educate guests, manage POS transactions, and help drive piercing and retail sales while representing the Claire’s brand with care, confidence, and trend awareness in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• Willing to become a certified Claire’s Piercing Specialist and perform piercings in accordance with clinical safety standards
• Calm, confident technique with empathy, especially with children and first-time guests
• Able to operate a Point of Sale (POS) system efficiently
• Able to stand during shifts and lift 25–75 lbs
• Able to bend, stoop, twist, and climb ladders while placing merchandise and assisting customers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math and reading comprehension
• Passion for fashion and knowledge of current trends
• Create curated fashion looks with products during shifts

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional ear-piercing services following Claire’s Clinical Piercing Standards and safety protocols
• Follow sterilization, hygiene, and infection-prevention procedures with precision
• Educate guests and guardians through informed consent, eligibility screening, and aftercare instructions
• Maintain certification requirements and complete ongoing piercing skill development training
• Deliver engaging, friendly, and inclusive customer experiences
• Build product knowledge to provide styling advice and recommend add-on products
• Support piercing services and educate customers on aftercare with empathy
• Represent Claire’s brand values through a positive attitude and on-floor presence
• Drive piercing and retail conversion through consultations and confident service execution
• Participate in promotions, loyalty programs, and sales-driving initiatives
• Utilize trend awareness to influence purchasing decisions
• Execute POS transactions accurately and efficiently
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and organized product presentation
• Support shipment processing, replenishment, and inventory accuracy
• Follow safety, loss prevention, and operational procedures

Job description

Claire’s is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Sales Associate who will also serve as a certified Piercing Specialist. You will perform ear piercings on the sales floor, deliver an engaging customer experience, and uphold Claire’s Clinical Piercing Standards with strict safety and hygiene practices.

You will educate guests, manage POS transactions, and help drive piercing and retail sales while representing the Claire’s brand with care, confidence, and trend awareness in a fast-paced retail