Licensed Optician-Bakersfield, CA-LensCrafters

Certification TOGAF; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 3,302,107 - 5,150,846; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica's LensCrafters in Bakersfield seeks a Licensed Optician to deliver brand value and exceptional service, fitting eyewear precisely and recording prescriptions with care.

You will welcome customers, advise on frames, use iPad for transactions, maintain store standards, stay current with fashion trends, and collaborate to exceed KPIs while ensuring safety and accuracy. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a customer‑driven approach.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• State Licensure for optical dispensing.
• Experience in optical dispensing and eyewear fitting.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and teamwork.
• Familiarity with POS, tablets and basic math.
• Awareness of fashion trends and eyewear styles.
• Ability to use iPad/tablet for sales and records.
• Comfort with new technology and change.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and set expectations for service.
• Custom fit glasses and precisely place prescriptions.
• Lead in optical knowledge and customer service excellence.
• Take and record measurements, adjust eyewear with accuracy.
• Assist team with complex product needs and prescriptions.
• Use technology effectively under time pressure and high volume.
• Maintain store appearance, cleanliness, and organization.
• Adhere to policies including discounts, promotions & inventory.

Skills

Optical dispensing

Customer service

Communication skills

Team builder

Math proficiency

Attention to detail

Tech proficiency

Ipad/tablet use

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Tablet/iPad

Job description

The Licensed Optician delivers the brand value proposition & helps establish LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community. Creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering legendary customer service & perfectly crafted high quality eyewear which exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome all customers, set expectations with customers
• Custom fit glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses
• Acts as a leader in optical acumen
• Take & record measurements, accurately adjust/fit eyewear with attention to detail, ensure finished eyewear meets standards & customer needs
• Assists team with complex product needs & prescriptions
• Accurate & thorough use of technology despite time pressure & customer volume, exceptional product knowledge, use of appropriate tools
• Proactive, explores root cause of issues, forward thinking, ensures customers are satisfied & expectations are exceeded, solution driven
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize & manage time with competing priorities
• Strive to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs & competencies
• Take pride in store appearance, help to keep store clean, attractive & organized
• Inform management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices
• Resourceful, self-motivated with a desire for continual learning, improvement & results
• Adhere to company policies & procedure, including discounts, promotions & 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
• Selling skills – ability to use & carry an iPAD/tablet
• Familiarity with POS, computers & calculators
• Embrace new technology & change

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service & retail experience

Pay Range: 23.97-37.39

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.