Custom Tattoo Design Studios in Sioux Falls, SD

4 of the 40 tattoo shops we list in Sioux Falls 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.

Divergent Ink LLC Custom design

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

+16059519464 Website Directions

Outlaw Tattoos & Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-ups

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

🕒 Mon-Sun: 12p – 8p

+16052746583 Website Directions

Permanent Addictions Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

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

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

+16053730123 Website Directions

Vishnu Bunny Tattoo and Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

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

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

+16053578288 Website Directions

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.