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Custom Tattoo Design Studios in South Dakota

18 of the 168 tattoo shops we track in South Dakota have custom design work. Full listings for every city are on the South Dakota page.

18studios
10cities
168studios statewide

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.

Rapid City 6

  1. Bradley Ink - Beau M

    116 East Blvd North, Rapid City, SD 57701

    Mon 2pm-11pm, Tue 2pm-11pm, Wed 2pm-11pm, Thu 2pm-11pm, Fri 2pm-11pm, Sat 2pm-11pm, Sun 2pm-11pm

    Custom designCover-upsCard accepted
    Call Website All Rapid City

  2. Mark's Art LLC

    116 East Blvd N, Rapid City, SD 57701-1509

    Mon-Sun 9am-11:30pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Rapid City

  3. Mrs. Maddi Rose

    Rapid City, SD

    PiercingCustom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Rapid City

  4. Die This Way Tattoo

    613 Quincy St, Rapid City, SD 57701-4083

    Custom designAppointment only
    Call Website All Rapid City

  5. MorningStar Tattoo

    343 Quincy St, Rapid City, SD 57701-3700

    Custom design
    Call Website All Rapid City

  6. Amanda Allison Tattoos

    2040 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702-2494

    Custom design
    Call Website All Rapid City

Sioux Falls 4

  1. Outlaw Tattoos & Piercing

    609 E Benson Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-0750

    Mon-Sun: 12p – 8p

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  2. Vishnu Bunny Tattoo and Piercing

    335 N Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6013

    Wed-Sun 12pm-9pm, Mon-Tue by appointment only

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  3. Permanent Addictions

    3701 W 49th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4209

    Monday 12pm-6pm, Tue-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-9pm

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom design
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

  4. Divergent Ink LLC

    5107 W 41st St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-1463

    Custom design
    Call Website All Sioux Falls

Brandon 1

  1. Full Circle Tattoo

    1306 E Cedar St, Brandon, SD 57005-1606

    Tue-Sat 12-6pm

    Custom design
    Call All Brandon

Brookings 1

  1. Body Illustrations

    624 2nd St S, Brookings, SD 57006-3040

    12-6pm

    Custom design
    Call Website All Brookings

Hill City 1

  1. Convicted Designs Tattoo & Piercing

    23855 Highway 385, Hill City, SD 57745-6534

    PiercingCustom designAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Hill City

Huron 1

  1. Body Canvas Studio

    270 Kansas Ave SE, Huron, SD 57350-2028

    PiercingCustom design
    Call Website All Huron

Lead 1

  1. Convicted Designs Tattoo & Piercing

    410 5th St., Lead, SD 57754-1783

    Mon-Tue 11am-7pm, Wed closed, Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm

    Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-upsAppointment onlyCard accepted
    Call Website All Lead

Springfield 1

  1. Creative native tattoo shop

    707 Chestnut St, Springfield, SD 57062-2135

    Custom designCover-upsAppointment only
    Call All Springfield

Tea 1

  1. Red Arbor Tattoo

    315 N Heritage Pky, Tea, SD 57064

    Tue-Sat 10AM-8PM

    Walk-ins welcomeCustom designCover-ups
    Call Website All Tea

Vermillion 1

  1. Thread & Ink

    106 E Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069-2201

    Custom design
    Call Website All Vermillion
Bring reference images, not just a description. Real custom work usually goes through at least one revision round before the appointment, and most shops charge a separate design fee or deposit that's applied to the final tattoo cost — expect that upfront, not as a surprise at checkout.

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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.

Where can I buy body jewelry near me?

High-quality body jewelry is available at professional piercing studios and dedicated body art shops throughout South Dakota. You can browse 18 verified locations across the region offering titanium, gold, and implant-grade steel jewelry. Check individual listings to find nearby shops selling sanitized, studio-grade options.

Who accepts Apple Pay near me?

Many modern tattoo studios and piercing shops accept contact-free payments like Apple Pay for appointments and merchandise. In South Dakota, our directory includes 18 top-rated studios offering convenient payment options. Contact individual shops from our listings to confirm their accepted payment methods before your visit.