Traveling Licensed Optician - Connecticut Area at Warby Parker In Other

Traveling Licensed Optician - Connecticut Area
Warby Parker // boutique-quality eyewear retailer

Job Status: Full-Time

Warby Parker is searching for skilled & enthusiastic Opticians to join our growing team of in-house optical all-stars & play an integral part in what were all abouthelping people see! In this role, youll become an expert in our brand & our glasses (take a peek at how theyre made). Whether youre helping longtime Warby Parker fans or first-time wearers, youll deliver extraordinary customer service across multiple stores to leave them excited & confident about our glasses. Along the way, youll partner with motivated, collaborative individuals who take their work (but not themselves) seriously. Youll also expand your current skill set with a slew of career-advancing resources & benefits. Our ideal candidate is a lifelong learner whos eager to help Warby Parker grow. Sound a lot like you? Wonderfulread on!

What you'll do:

Work in multiple store locations within your state of licensure, reporting directly to the District Leader or Area Leader
Work directly with customers to help meet all of their eyewear needs
Take & record measurements, adjust & fit eyewear, & execute these details with flawless accuracy
Check that our finished eyewear meets our optical standards, as well as customer requirements & requests
Use your expertise to explain prescription terminology & product offerings to customers
Help customers choose the best frames & lenses based on their prescription needs, face fit, personal style, & lifestyle
Collaborate with your team to form best practices for sales & customer service that can be implemented throughout the organization
Represent our brand to help educate others & get them excited about our values & mission
Guide future generations of opticians by offering apprenticeships where applicable
Accurately report mileage & travel related expenses for reimbursement

Who you are:

A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license (or an ABO-certified optician in non-licensing states)
Comfortable working a variety of shifts & adapting to different store teams
Able to travel up to 50 miles by car or public transportation to multiple store locations
A clear, effective, & professional communicatoryou 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 whos able to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
Extremely detail-oriented & capable of juggling a wide range of responsibilities
Open-mindedyoure constantly learning & challenging what you know
Someone who takes your work very seriously, but not yourself
Not on the Office of Inspector Generals List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

Health, vision, & dental insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with a company match
Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
Short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Bereavement leave
Optical Education Reimbursement
Snack Pantry
And more (just ask!)

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About Us:

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire & impact the world with vision, purpose, & style.

We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more & make a greater impact, & that starts by reimagining everything that a company & industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And weve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, & innovation to achieve that goal.

Since the day we launched in 2010, weve pioneered ideas, designed products, & developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses & contacts to eye exams & vision tests, & you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever & whenever you need it, were there to make exceptional vision care simple & accessible. (Delightful, too.)

Ultimately, 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.