Viet Nguyen

Apprentice Tattooer

Viet Nguyen

Viet comes from a background in Industrial Design, earning his BFA from Otis College of Art and Design. He spent over two decades in the Toy Design industry, where his creativity and leadership led him to the role of Design Director. After a long and rewarding career in the corporate world, Viet decided to pursue a more personal and creative path.


He has recently joined East Side Tattoo as a licensed apprentice under Jay Eakin, where he is dedicated to learning the craft, refining his technique, and developing his unique style as a tattoo artist in Portland, Oregon.