Licensed Optician - New York, NY - Sunglass Hut

Sunglass Hut; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Bonus/commission plan

Job summary

Sunglass Hut is seeking a licensed Optician to deliver outstanding service and expertly fit prescription eyewear on the sales floor. You will lead store operations, ensuring accuracy in measurements, lens fitting, and frame adjustments while supporting management to achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities include precise fitting, product knowledge, and maintaining a welcoming store environment. The role requires licensure, strong math and communication skills, and a passion for fashion trends.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• State licensure in Opticianry required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills essential.
• Knowledge of fashion trends helpful to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and set expectations for service.
• Custom fit glasses and place prescriptions with precision.
• Lead on the floor to support sales goals and store operations.
• Measure and adjust eyewear for comfort and fit.
• Maintain product knowledge and assist with complex prescriptions.
• Use technology and POS systems accurately under time pressure.
• Ensure store appearance is clean, organized and inviting.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong communication

Math skills

Sales skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Opticianry licensure

Tools

iPad/tablet

POS systems

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Sunglass Hut, we're always in the sun. You’ll find a dynamic space with endless possibilities to grow your career. We are a culture that wants to see you succeed, develop your customer expertise and care, and feel supported by people who embrace you. With us, you’ll bring warmth into the hearts and souls of our customers and the world we live in. We believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

Store #: 00F768 Sunglass Hut

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At Sunglass Hut, we're always in the sun. You’ll find a dynamic space with endless possibilities to grow your career. We are a culture that wants to see you succeed, develop your customer expertise and care, and feel supported by people who embrace you. With us, you’ll bring warmth into the hearts and souls of our customers and the world we live in. We believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

A world leader in the specialty sunglass retail business with over 3,000 stores worldwide, we believe in the freedom of self-expression, inclusivity and authenticity, which is why we bring exclusive styles of high-quality fashion and performance sunglasses to all.

Sunglass Hut is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

A licensed Optician at Sunglass Hut will serve as an ambassador of the Sunglass Hut brand by delivering great service through the Sunglass Hut Experience. You will be an on-the-floor leader, filling ophthalmic sunglass prescriptions and fitting/adapting lenses and frames. In addition, you will be performing all functions related to the Sunglass Hut Experience and Store Operations to support and assist management in achieving sales goals., Including learning and maintaining knowledge of the policies and procedures for opening, closing, and operating the store.

Major Duties And 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
• Proactively, 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
• 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 in Opticianry
• 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: 25.02 - 39.02

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

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.