Lead Nail Designer

Role Summary:
The Nail Designer Lead is a critical in-studio role responsible for driving technical excellence, coaching, and development for all Nail Designers. As a working expert in nail artistry, the Nail Designer Lead supports onboarding, ongoing education, and performance coaching to help team members grow through MiniLuxe's career path-from Level1, to Senior and Expert status. They ensure the studio upholds the highest service, hygiene, and technical standards while fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and artistry.
Key Responsibilities:
Training & Education

• Lead in-studio onboarding and technical training for new Nail Designers
• Deliver ongoing coaching, mentorship, and skill-building sessions for the entire nail team
• Partner with the Trainer & Recruiting Lead to ensure all training materials and programs are consistently implemented
• Identify technical gaps within the team and provide hands-on coaching to elevate skills and service standards

• Guide Nail Designers through the MiniLuxe leveling system (Level 1 to Level 3 to Expert)
• Provide clear, actionable feedback to support team members' growth and advancement
• Partner with the Studio Manager and Trainer & Recruiting Lead to assess readiness for promotions and certifications
• Maintain a high-performing team with technical excellence at all service levels

• Uphold MiniLuxe's hygiene protocols, service consistency, and technical artistry
• Serve as a technical role model by delivering best-in-class client services while supporting team development
• Conduct regular service quality checks to ensure all team members meet MiniLuxe standards
• Support Studio Manager with technical aspects of day-to-day operations as needed
• Ensure all tools needed for services are always kept inbestconditionpossible

• Proven technical expertise in nail services, ideally at a Level 3 or Expert standard within MiniLuxe or a comparable environment
• Passion for coaching, education, and building others' skills
• Effective communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities
• Commitment to hygiene, service excellence, and maintaining MiniLuxe's Clean Culture
• Ability to balance hands-on client work with team coaching responsibilities

• Smooth onboarding and technical readiness of new Nail Designers
• Team progression through levels with clear, documented skill development
• High service quality scores and technical consistency across the nail team
• Positive team engagement, culture of learning, and retention of top talent