Careers at Element

Build Your Craft.
Grow With Element.

Explore nail salon careers in Phoenix with a growing brand built around skilled technicians, thoughtful hospitality, professional standards, and leadership opportunity.

CraftKeep Getting Better
HospitalityCare for the Whole Visit
ProfessionalismStandards You Can Trust
GrowthBuild What Comes Next
Modern manicure stations at Element Nail Bar

Why Element

Do Great Work in a Better Environment.

The best guest experience begins with a team that feels supported, respected, and prepared.

Element is building salons where talented professionals can focus on their craft, develop their judgment, and grow with a recognizable brand.

Build more than a book.
Build your next chapter.

Find Your Role

Many Talents. One Guest Experience.

Every role contributes to whether the salon feels calm, professional, and worth returning to.

01

Nail Professionals

Bring your technical skill in pedicures, Builder Gel, Gel-X, acrylic, manicures, dip, or nail art—and keep refining your craft.

Consult clearly · Deliver consistently · Build relationships
02

Front Desk & Guest Experience

Create a polished arrival, guide service choices, coordinate the schedule, support the team, and make the visit feel effortless.

Welcome warmly · Communicate clearly · Keep the day moving
03

Salon Leadership

Develop people, protect standards, improve performance, and build a salon guests and team members trust.

Coach the team · Own the standard · Lead the business
04

Creative & Support

Help Element grow through content, marketing, training, recruiting, systems, brand, and operational support.

Build the brand · Improve the system · Support every salon

What We Value

Skill Opens the Door. Character Builds the Career.

We want people who care about the work, the guest, the team, and the standard.

Technique can be taught and refined. The strongest careers are also built on the choices made between appointments: showing up prepared, communicating early, helping a teammate, protecting the space, and owning the guest experience.

  • Own your commitments.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully.
  • Protect cleanliness and presentation.
  • Recommend what serves the guest.
  • Stay coachable and keep learning.
  • Leave the team stronger.
Element Nail Bar pedicure alcove

What You Can Build Here

A Craft. A Clientele. A Career.

We believe a salon role should create room to become more capable, more confident, and more valuable over time.

A nail professional may deepen a specialty, broaden a service mix, strengthen consultation and retention, mentor teammates, or step toward leadership. A guest-experience team member may grow into training, management, recruiting, or operations.

There is no single path. What matters is a commitment to the craft, the guest, and steady progress.

01

Learn the Element Standard

Understand the guest journey, service expectations, presentation, and habits behind a consistent day.

02

Build Trust & Rebooking

Deliver work guests value, communicate clearly, and create relationships that continue beyond one visit.

03

Deepen Your Strengths

Advance your technique, service mix, consultation, leadership, or operational skill.

04

Help Others Grow

Mentor, train, lead, or support the systems that make the entire team stronger.

Where You Can Work

Nine Locations. One Element Standard.

Tell us the location that fits your commute and goals. Open salons and future locations are all included in the application.

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01Now Open

16th Street

6022 N 16th St · Phoenix

02Now Open

Downtown Phoenix

530 E McDowell Rd #103 · Phoenix

03Now Open

Arcadia

3180 E Indian School Rd · Phoenix

04Now Open

Avondale

10665 W Indian School Rd Ste G · Avondale

05Now Open

99th Avenue

9796 W McDowell Rd #130 · Phoenix

06Opening September 2027

McDowell

11520 W McDowell Rd · Avondale

07Opening 2027

Goodyear

Goodyear · West Valley

08Opening 2028

Van Buren

Van Buren · West Valley

09Opening 2028

Laveen Village

Laveen Village · Phoenix

The Hiring Journey

Start With a Conversation.

Hiring is handled by the applicable salon operator and may vary by role and location, but the path usually begins here.

01

Introduce Yourself

Share your experience, specialty, preferred location, availability, and portfolio or social profile.

02

Meet the Team

If there is a potential fit, the salon team will reach out to learn more about your goals and experience.

03

Show Your Craft

Technical roles may include a practical demonstration, portfolio review, or conversation about licensing and services.

04

Plan the Start

The applicable operator confirms the role, expectations, onboarding, and next steps directly with selected candidates.

Career Questions

Before You Apply.

Do I need professional nail experience?

Requirements depend on the role and location. Nail-professional positions generally require the applicable Arizona license and demonstrated service skill; guest-experience and support roles may draw on hospitality, retail, operations, or creative experience.

Can I apply to more than one location?

Yes. Choose the best initial location in the form and mention any additional locations or commute preferences in your experience note.

Can I apply for a coming-soon salon?

Yes. Goodyear, Van Buren, and Laveen Village are included so future teams can begin building before opening.

Should I include a portfolio?

For technical and creative roles, a portfolio, website, or public social profile is helpful. It gives the team a clearer sense of your craft and style.

Who makes the hiring decision?

Employment decisions are made by the company or independent franchise operator responsible for the applicable Element salon.

When will I hear back?

Submitting an introduction does not guarantee an opening or response. The applicable operator will follow up when your experience and availability may fit a current or future need.

Your Next Chapter

Bring Your Craft. Build What Comes Next.

Introduce yourself to the Element location that fits you best.

Explore Opportunities

Find Your Element

Luxury nail care, closer than you think.

Choose from nine current and planned locations across the Phoenix Valley.

Find a Phoenix-Area Location