Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Brooklyn, NY
14 of the 121 tattoo shops we list in Brooklyn have custom design work. Map search doesn't separate shops that only tattoo pre-made flash sheets from shops that build a one-of-a-kind piece around your idea — that distinction isn't a searchable field, it's buried in a portfolio you have to dig for. Every shop listed here has custom design work confirmed from its own website or portfolio, not guessed from star ratings.
Artem - Tattoo Artist New York Custom designAppointment only
42 West street, Brooklyn, NY 11222
🕒 Wed-Sun 11am-7pm
Asylum Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
143 N 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
🕒 12pm-11pm Everyday
Atelier Eva Grand Custom design
59 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249-4110
Body Art & Soul Tattoos Custom design
95 Morgan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Cosmic Wizard Tattoo Custom design
252 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237-2442
Eight of Swords Tattoo Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
115 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249-4123
🕒 Wed-Mon noon-8pm
Gristle Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
295 Humboldt St, Brooklyn, NY 11211-4917
Gristle Tattoo Custom designAppointment only
26 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Hand of Glory Tattoo & Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
465 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215-5513
🕒 Mon-Sun 12pm-10pm
Here Tattoo Shop Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
70 McGuinness Blvd S, Brooklyn, NY 11222-4975
🕒 Mon-Sun 10am-9pm
Monolith Studio Custom design
77 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205-1201
The Secret Bloom Studio Custom design
55 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY 11206-1709
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Good to know
How much does a custom tattoo design cost?
Many shops charge a flat design fee (often $50-150) or a deposit that's later credited toward the tattoo price, on top of the hourly or per-piece rate for the tattoo itself. Large custom pieces like sleeves or back pieces are usually billed hourly rather than as one flat price.
How long does it take to get a custom tattoo designed?
Simple custom pieces can be sketched and approved within a few days to a week, but in-demand artists who focus on original work are sometimes booked weeks out just for the design consultation. Ask about current wait times when you book, since it varies a lot from shop to shop.