Nail Technician - Russian Manicure Specialist (Upper East Side)

Now Hiring — Licensed Nail Technician / Manicurist (Russian Manicure Specialist) | Upper East Side, NYC | $30–$50/hr + Tips | Founding Team Role

We're hiring a licensed Nail Technician / Manicurist specializing in Russian Manicure (e-file, dry manicure technique) for a brand-new luxury med spa on the Upper East Side, Manhattan, NYC. Immediate start available. Apply today — trade tests this week.

This is a founding team opportunity at a high-end NYC med spa. You won't be one of fifty techs cycling through walk-ins — you'll be the nail artist who anchors our brand, builds the book, and helps us hire the team around you.

PAY & PERKS

  • $30 to $50 per hour based on experience, plus tips (top earners realistically clear six figures annually with established UES clientele)
  • Sign-on bonus available for the right candidate
  • Equity / profit share potential for founding hire
  • Lead Technician growth path — train and manage the team we hire next

  • Continuing education stipend
  • Flexible schedule (full-time or part-time)
  • Employee discount on services and retail
  • Tools provided (premium e-files, autoclave sterilization, top product lines)

  • Referral program
WHY YOU'LL WANT THIS ROLE We're building a premium, design-forward med spa in Manhattan where the craft matters and the clients pay for quality. We're starting with nails because we want to do this right from day one — that means finding the best Russian Manicure specialist in NYC to anchor our team. If you're tired of being just another chair in a crowded salon, this is your move.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform Russian Manicures and Russian Pedicures using e-file (dry manicure) technique with precise cuticle work and crisp sidewall finish
  • Apply structured gel, BIAB (Builder in a Bottle), Gel-X, and gel polish with proper nail architecture for 3 to 4 week wear
  • Deliver classic manicures, pedicures, gel manicures, and gel polish services to a luxury Upper East Side clientele
  • Maintain hospital-grade sanitation and autoclave sterilization protocols per NY State Board standards
  • Build long-term client relationships, rebook appointments, grow your personal book
  • Recommend appropriate add-on services and aftercare products
  • Help shape our service menu, sanitation protocols, and client experience

REQUIREMENTS
  • Valid New York State Nail Specialty license (required)
  • 2+ years performing Russian Manicures / e-file manicures in a professional setting
  • Advanced e-file proficiency — diamond and ceramic bits, cuticle and sidewall precision
  • Skilled in structured gel, BIAB, Gel-X, gel polish, and gel manicure application
  • Strong knowledge of nail anatomy, sanitation, and sterilization standards
  • Portfolio of your nail work required (photos or Instagram handle)
  • Professional, punctual, client-focused

  • Available to start immediately

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience at a luxury salon, med spa, or high-end nail studio in NYC / Manhattan
  • Existing client book / following you can bring
  • Nail art skills (French, chrome, encapsulated, ombré)
  • Additional certifications in advanced e-file or Russian manicure technique

  • Bilingual a plus

JOB TYPE Full-time, Part-time — flexible for the right person

SCHEDULE

  • Day shift

  • Evening shift

  • Weekend availability
  • 4 hour shift, 8 hour shift, 10 hour shift options
WORK LOCATION In person — Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York, NY

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through Indeed today with your resume and portfolio photos (or Instagram handle) of your Russian Manicure work. We are scheduling trade tests this week and hiring immediately.

If you've been waiting for the right opportunity to do your best work in NYC — this is it. Let's build something iconic on the Upper East Side.

Equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program
  • Tools provided
Work Location: In person
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