Beauty Professional Jobs Near Dunn, NC | Artisan Hair Cary
Quick answer: We're at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, hiring for beauty professional jobs and serving stylists coming from Dunn. Expect about a 55-minute drive from Dunn via NC-55 to Alston Town Center. Rob Schutzbach leads the floor as Master Artisan and Educator, with 25-plus years of experience and Arrojo and Sassoon training. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to apply.
Our hiring right now is for stylists who can work with guests coming from Dunn and the surrounding Triangle area, all out of our one Cary location. Here's what the job actually involves. Between stylist roles, color specialist roles, salon coordinator roles, and education-track roles, there is more range here than the phrase 'salon job' usually implies, and every one of them is treated like an actual career instead of a stop along the way.
What the Drive From Dunn Looks Like
Dunn is the southern edge of our hiring radius and beauty professionals from there make the trip when the salon environment is the right fit. The drive from Dunn runs about 55 minutes via I-95 North to US-401 North to NC-55 North to Alston Town Center. We have stylists who commute longer distances every day because the work environment, the mentorship, and the brand education calendar make the drive worth it.
If you are based in Harnett County, the route to our 5039 Arco Street salon is direct. We are inside Alston Town Center next to Whole Foods at the NC-55 and 540 interchange. Free parking, and an entrance that opens straight into the salon.
What 'Beauty Professional Job' Actually Means Here
Dunn sits at the southern edge of who we typically hire from, which means beauty professionals from here tend to already know exactly why they are applying. The range of roles is broader than most expect: Apprentice Stylist, Artisan Stylist, Color Specialist, Master Stylist, and Salon Coordinator, each shaping a different piece of how a guest experiences the salon. We open a seat when the floor needs it, not on a hiring schedule. If you are licensed, or getting there, and have a role in mind, send a resume and we will give you a straight answer on fit.
How Beauty Professional Roles Grow Here
We treat the path from new license to master stylist as a staged process, not an open-ended promise. Apprentices shadow senior stylists on cutting and color for roughly 6 to 12 months of structured mentorship before taking their own column as Artisan Stylists. After that, the ladder opens to Color Specialist, Senior Stylist, or Master Stylist, based on what each stylist actually wants to focus on. Skill, consistency, and the team's own input decide who moves up, not a quota system.
The process is the same whether you just graduated cosmetology school or you are switching over from another salon. We meet you at your real starting point and build the plan from there.
Who Works at Artisan Hair Cary
Small team, real weekly mentorship, that is the short version. Three of the stylists you would actually be working alongside:
- Rob Schutzbach, Owner and Master Stylist. Specializes in color and razor cutting; Arrojo and Sassoon trained, former Arrojo Art Team member.
- Jordan, Salon Manager and Color Specialist. Specializes in balayage, fashion colors, and classic cutting; Tony and Guy and Wella educated.
- Sydney, Artisan Stylist. Specializes in vivid fashion colors, blonding, and Keratin Complex smoothing.
You can meet everyone else on our Meet Our Artisans page.
Culture and What to Expect at Artisan Hair Cary
First impressions here are simple: a clean station, a schedule you can actually rely on, and a team that already knows who you are. Rob Schutzbach treats the floor like a place to teach, not just supervise. The pace stays steady on purpose. Consultations are never cut short.
Most days, lunch is a team thing, and difficult color corrections get solved collectively. A mistake becomes something to learn from, not something to be blamed for. Stylists from Dunn who joined us say the steadiness of the culture is what surprised them most, the thing they did not know they needed.
There is a rhythm to how education fits in here: brand classes, in-house teaching, and open chair time, none of it disrupting guest services. Stylists who want to grow get to keep growing. Stylists who want to specialize get a real runway. Long careers are what this whole setup is built around.
Brands, Tools, and Continuing Education
We are particular about brands because they shape what a stylist can actually deliver. The daily roster is Goldwell, Lakme, Color WOW, KMS, and Amika, Keratin Complex handles smoothing, and K18 plus Olaplex provide bond support on every lightening service. Education on those lines comes from the brands themselves, Rob Schutzbach's own internal teaching, and outside workshops for stylists chasing a specialty.
Staying sharp on technique and product comes from continuous learning, and our calendar is structured to make that the norm, not an optional extra.
Getting Here from Dunn
We're located at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, inside Alston Town Center beside Whole Foods where NC-55 meets 540. The trip from Dunn runs about 55 minutes, typically I-95 North to US-401 North to NC-55 North to Alston Town Center.
Free parking sits right outside the entrance. Arrive 10 minutes early for interviews or working visits, and call (919) 694-5755 on the day if 540 traffic is a factor.
Common Questions
What's the salon's address, and how far is it from Dunn?
5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, about 55 minutes from Dunn via NC-55 to Alston Town Center.
What beauty professional jobs do you hire for?
Stylists across all experience levels, color specialists, and salon coordinators. We open roles when seats open.
Can I apply if I live in Dunn?
Yes. Email your resume and portfolio to robanthony@att.net, or call (919) 694-5755. We typically respond within a week, faster if a seat is currently open.
Do you hire makeup artists or estheticians?
Our current focus is hair, color, and smoothing services. We do not currently hire estheticians or dedicated makeup artists, though we work with bridal makeup partners on a referral basis.
Do I need to already be licensed in North Carolina?
Yes for any guest-facing role. New licensees and stylists nearing graduation are encouraged to apply when their license date is within 30 days.
Can I apply if I am still in cosmetology school?
Yes, with the understanding that any guest services role requires a state license. We can discuss apprenticeship timing while you finish your hours.
Who leads the salon day-to-day?
Rob Schutzbach, our Master Artisan and Educator. Rob brings over 25 years of experience and is on the floor most days teaching and working with the team.
How quickly do you respond to applications?
Within one week, often within 48 hours when a seat is actively open. Email is the fastest way to reach the salon for hiring conversations.
How to Apply
To apply, send us a resume, your North Carolina cosmetology license number (or your expected graduation date, if you are still finishing up), and 6 to 10 portfolio photos to robanthony@att.net. Prefer to talk first? Call (919) 694-5755. For serious candidates, we set up a working interview so you can actually see the floor before committing to anything.
Let's Talk About the Role
Visit the Career Opportunities page, email robanthony@att.net, or call (919) 694-5755 to get the conversation started. Artisan Hair Cary, 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519.