LensCrafters - Licensed Optician - Kingston, NY

LensCrafters; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 36,189 - 48,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading optical retailer is looking for a Licensed Optician in Kingston, NY to provide exceptional customer service and ensure accurate eyewear fitting. Candidates should possess strong optical dispensing skills, state licensure, and basic math skills. Responsibilities include fitting glasses, managing store appearance, and adhering to company policies. The position offers a competitive pay range of $26.27 - $35.08 per hour and benefits such as healthcare and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must hold state licensure for optical work.
• Experience in optical dispensing is required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and set expectations.
• Custom-fit glasses and place prescription lenses accurately.
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness.
• Inform management about safety opportunities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Optical dispensing experience

Strong basic math skills

Knowledge of current store merchandise

Familiarity with POS systems

Ability to use an iPad/tablet

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

State licensure

Job description

LensCrafters - Licensed Optician - Kingston, NY

Location: Kingston, NY. Store #: 000869. Position: Full‑time. Requisition ID: 911261.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome all customers and set expectations.
• Custom-fit glasses and accurately place prescription lenses.
• Act as a leader in optical acumen.
• Take and record measurements, adjust/fit eyewear accurately, ensuring finished eyewear meets standards and customer needs.
• Assist team with complex product needs and prescriptions.
• Use technology accurately despite time pressure, providing exceptional product knowledge and appropriate tools.
• Proactively explore root causes, forward‑thinking, ensuring customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations.
• Multi‑task, prioritize, and manage time among competing priorities.
• Strive to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs and competencies.
• Maintain store appearance, keeping it clean, attractive, and organized.
• Inform management of safety opportunities and demonstrate safe work practices.
• Be resourceful, self‑motivated, and continually seek learning and improvement.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including discounts, promotions, and inventory management.

Basic Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State licensure.
• Optical dispensing experience.
• Strong customer‑service skills: communicator, listener, team builder.
• Knowledge of current store merchandise.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Awareness of current fashion trends.
• Ability to sell and use an iPad/tablet.
• Familiarity with POS, computers, and calculators.
• Embrace new technology and change.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer‑service and retail experience.

Pay Range: $26.27 - $35.08 per hour. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and employee discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EssilorLuxottica complies with applicable laws. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. Native Americans in the U.S. receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

For reasonable accommodations, call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 or email [e-mail].