Gallery Optician, SOHO

Jacques Marie Mage; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Life & Disability Insurance

Eyewear perks

Job summary

Jacques Marie Mage is seeking an Optician at the SOHO Gallery to represent the brand with top-tier client engagement. You will guide clients through selection of frames and lenses, ensuring medical requirements are met and delivering an extraordinary in-gallery experience.

The ideal candidate has ABOC licensure and 2–4 years in optician roles, with a passion for luxury eyewear, precision in measurements, and a client-first mindset. This is a full-time position in New York.

Qualifications

• Licensed ABOC in good standing.
• 2–4 years’ experience in an optician environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets through consistent delivery of the client experience.
• Storytelling to submerge clients into the JMM world.
• Lead client engagement with precision to meet medical requirements and needs.
• Adhere to policy and procedures.
• Fulfill, process, and communicate orders to the external lab and meet lead times.
• Assist clients in selecting frames and lenses based on prescriptions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Licensed ABOC

Job description

About The Company

Founded in 2014 by Jerome Jacques Marie Mage, Jacques Marie Mage is a Los Angeles-based producer of limited-edition designer goods specializing in the micro-production of luxury eyewear for a clientele of discerning tastes.

About The Company

Founded in 2014 by Jerome Jacques Marie Mage, Jacques Marie Mage is a Los Angeles-based producer of limited-edition designer goods specializing in the micro-production of luxury eyewear for a clientele of discerning tastes.

With each new collection, JMM embraces a unique palette of precious materials, rich colors, and striking geometric forms, which cleverly reference and beautifully reconfigure the striking individuals, artistic movements, and world events of previous centuries. All JMM eyewear is ethically sourced and produced with the utmost respect for industry partners' environment and wellbeing.

About The Role

As the Jacques Marie Mage Optician at the SOHO Gallery, reporting to the SOHO Gallery Director, you are ABOC, you reflect the brand at the highest level of direct client engagement. The aim is to create an escape from the mundane and welcome clients into the unique and intentional world of Jacques Marie Mage. As the Optician you exude confidence and know how. You lead the client’s engagement with intention to best suit their medical requirements and needs. Through the delivery of the client experience and storytelling you will ensure each client leaves our Galleries in awe remembering the way we made them feel. Now that they have a dedicated point of contact, each client should leave with a sense of trust and excitement, yearning to return.

Responsibilities

• Achieving sales targets through consistent delivery of the Client Experience
• Story tells to submerge the client into the unique and intentional world of JMM
• Act with intention to go above and beyond to deliver the best client experience
• Adherent to Policy and Procedures

Optical Excellence

• Fulfill, process, and communicate all orders to the external lab and ensure we deliver on lead times
• Execute flawless accuracy in taking and recording measurements, adjusting and fitting eyewear
• Ensure best in class optical service and experience
• Assist clients in choosing the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs
• Ability to accurately assess and adjust all repairs for JMM frames

Team Development & Training

• Consistently provide optical elevation, training, and support for Gallery team
• Ensure optical sales and benchmarks are met

Client Experience

• Consistently achieve individual sales targets
• Establish and maintain a strong client book >30% appointments
• Consistently achieve KPI's

Key Requirements

• Licensed ABOC
• Experience mounting and edging lenses
• Experience buffing and polishing is a plus
• 2-4 year’s experience working in optician environment
• Must be extremely organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to multitask - working cross functionally with the Lab, Customer Service, etc.
• Highly motivated and passionate about the JMM brand
• Strong customer service skills (communicator & listener)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jacques Marie Mage is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce benefits.

Our Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 100% employer contribution and FSA options.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance plus optional long-term disability coverage.
• Eyewear Perks: Access to exclusive seasonal product allowances and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential support services.
• Additional Benefits: Pet, auto, and home insurance, commuter benefits, identity theft protection.
• Time Off: Major holidays, birthday off, vacation, sick time, and winter break.
• Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities through the JMM Stewardship Program.