Gallery Optician - Venice Gallery

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Life & disability insurance

Eyewear perks

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Time off

Job summary

Jacques Marie Mage seeks an Optician at the Venice, CA Gallery. As ABOC, you will reflect the brand through direct client engagement, guide clients to meet medical needs, and craft a memorable shopping experience.

You will manage orders with the lab, take precise measurements, and help clients choose frames and lenses with confidence. Join a luxury eyewear house known for ethical sourcing, storytelling, and exceptional customer care.

Qualifications

• ABOC licensed is required.
• 2-4 years of optician experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Experience mounting/edging lenses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets through delivering the client experience.
• Tell the story of the JMM brand to engage clients.
• Deliver best-in-class optical service and meet lead times.
• Fulfill, process, and communicate all orders with the lab.
• Take measurements with accuracy and fit eyewear.
• Assist clients in selecting frames and lenses.
• Maintain strong client book and meet KPIs.
• Provide optical elevation, training, and support to the team.

Skills

ABOC licensed

Client engagement

Sales-driven

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Storytelling

Education

2-4 years optician experience

Job description

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 Venice, CA Gallery, reporting to the Venice, CA 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jacques Marie Mage provides a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package for full-time employees. These offerings reflect our commitment to supporting and valuing our team.

• 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.