Licensed Optician, Part-Time - Queens Center

OptiRoi Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Licensed Optician, where your expertise will help customers find their perfect eyewear. In this part-time role, you'll provide exceptional service, ensuring each customer leaves confident and excited about their new glasses. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and continuous learning, making a real impact on people's lives through vision. If you are passionate about the eyewear industry and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while helping others see better.

Qualifications

• Licensed dispensing optician or ABO-certified in non-licensing states.
• Passionate about eyewear and retail with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyewear needs and provide exceptional service.
• Take measurements, fit eyewear, and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Dispensing Optician

ABO Certification

Job description

Licensed Optician, Part-Time - Queens Center

Elmhurst, NY

Job Status: Part-Time

Warby Parker is searching for skilled and enthusiastic Licensed Opticians to join our growing team of in-house optical all-stars and play an integral part in what we’re all about—helping people see! In this role, you’ll become an expert in our brand and our glasses. Whether you’re helping longtime Warby Parker fans or first-time wearers, you’ll deliver extraordinary customer service to leave them excited and confident about our glasses. You’ll also expand your current skill set with a slew of career-advancing resources and benefits. Our ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who’s eager to help Warby Parker grow.

What you'll do:

• Work directly with customers to help meet all of their eyewear needs
• Take and record measurements, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy
• Check that our finished eyewear meets our optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests
• Use your expertise to explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers
• Work with your team to make sure all customers receive exceptional service
• Help customers choose the best frames and lenses based on their prescription needs, face fit, personal style, and lifestyle
• Collaborate with your team to form best practices for sales and customer service that can be implemented throughout the organization
• Represent our brand to help educate others and get them excited about our values and mission

Who you are:

• A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license (or an ABO-certified optician in non-licensing states)
• Passionate about the eyewear and retail industries
• A clear, effective, and professional communicator—you can break down technical terms for customers to easily understand
• Dedicated to going above-and-beyond to make customers (and your teammates!) happy
• An energetic, positive team player who’s able to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
• Extremely detail-oriented and capable of juggling a wide range of responsibilities
• Open-minded—you’re constantly learning and challenging what you know
• Someone who takes your work very seriously, but not yourself
• Not on the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Pay Range: $21 - $32 USD

Warby Parker may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications, and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future. In addition to the hourly rate, this role is also eligible to receive a cash bonus as part of the total compensation package. Details and eligibility will be discussed during the application process.

About Us:

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

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