Nail Technician
26 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionGOT YOU POLISHED Nail Technician Brooklyn, NY About Us: Got You Polished is more than just a nail salon — it’s a space where creativity, beauty, and community come together. We focus on providing quality nail services while creating a fun, welcoming environment for both clients and staff. We’re a modern, trend-focused nail salon that values creativity, teamwork, education, and client experience. Our salon is team-oriented, creative, and growth-focused, with a strong emphasis on education, client experience, and content creation. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about nails, open to learning, self-motivated, and excited to grow with our team. Pay: • Hourly pay plus tips, with potential commission opportunities, • Booth rental is not available for this position Duties & Responsibilities: • Provide quality nail services including manicures, gel polish, Gel-X, builder gel, structure gel, and other nail enhancements, • Create clean, trendy nail sets while delivering a welcoming and professional client experience, • Maintain proper sanitation and cleanliness of tools, workstations, and equipment in accordance with New York State Board standards, • Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming salon environment for clients and staff, • Maintain professionalism, organization, and completion of daily salon operational responsibilities, • Assist with welcoming clients, appointment flow, client checkout, and maintaining a positive guest experience throughout the salon, • Comfortable handling basic front desk responsibilities including client communication, booking support, and processing payments when needed, • Assist clients with service recommendations, product suggestions, and rebooking future appointments, • Help promote salon services, memberships, and retail products when appropriate, • Stay open to learning new techniques, trends, and salon systems through ongoing training, • Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth daily operations and excellent customer service, • Participate in salon content creation, photo/video capture, and weekly Instagram posting as part of the Got You Polished brand experience Qualifications: • Must hold a valid New York State Nail Technician License, • Passion for nails, beauty, and providing a great client experience, • Self-motivated with a positive and professional attitude, • Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative, • Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, • Positive team-player mindset with willingness to support coworkers and overall salon operations, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced salon environment while maintaining organization, professionalism, and quality service, • Open to learning new techniques, nail trends, and ongoing education, • Experience with Gel-X, builder gel, structure gel, acrylic, or nail art is a plus, but not required, • Front desk, receptionist, or customer service experience is a plus, • Comfortable creating content, being featured on social media, and maintaining a branded professional Instagram presence, • Comfortable using salon systems, mobile apps, email, and team communication platforms as part of daily operations, • Reliable, organized, and attentive to cleanliness and client experience Important Notes: • This is an hourly position plus tips, with potential commission opportunities, • Booth rentals are not offered for this position, • Weekend and evening availability required. Some holiday availability may be needed, • Applicants should include their Nail Instagram and/or portfolio photos with their resume for consideration Why Join Us: • Ongoing hands-on training and mentorship, • Opportunities to expand your service portfolio and learn new techniques, • Education in nail art, trending designs, and advanced skills, • Team support throughout the day if you’re running behind or need assistance, • A creative, uplifting team environment that encourages growth and collaboration Job Types: • Full-time, • Part-time Benefits: • On-the-job training, • Tools provided Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: • Nail Technician: 2 years preferred Work Location: • In person
