Licensed Optician

About the role

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand based in New Orleans and now headquartered in New Orleans and New York City. Founded in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand known for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a commitment to quality, individuality, and design. The company has expanded to include brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform, with distribution through leading independents and national retailers. KREWE is seeking passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join its talented team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and precision in performing and recording optical measurements, adjusting ophthalmic frames, and troubleshooting vision issues
• Verify accuracy of finished ophthalmic products upon arrival from our partnering lab
• Demonstrate perfect ophthalmic product knowledge and provide thorough understanding of products to team members and clients
• Work with other team members to ensure excellent store-wide customer service and provide trainings on optical processes and techniques
• Elegantly walk through lens options with customers to ensure the Krewe hospitality is extended through our optical program
• Provide style & fit consulting on sales floor and lend sales help to our floor team
• Act as a representative for Krewe to create a new base of Krewe Optical clients and extend our New Orleans #SeeClearly mission across new channels

Requirements

A licensed Optician in the State of Florida with 2+ years of optical experience. Excellent communication skills, ability to explain technical optical terms in a digestible manner, passion for eyewear, fashion, and culture, and a keen understanding of personal style and KREWE's place in fashion. Stylish and individual, punctual, eager to learn, and motivated to grow with KREWE. Well-versed in customer service, able to provide an impeccable client journey, detail-oriented, and flexible with scheduling.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical optical terms in a digestible manner
• Passion for eyewear, fashion, and culture
• A keen understanding of personal style and KREWE’s place in fashion
• Stylish and individual
• Punctual, eager to learn, and motivated to grow with KREWE
• Well-versed in customer service, able to provide an impeccable client journey
• Detail-oriented and flexible with scheduling

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Technical optical knowledge
• Customer service skills
• Style and fit consulting

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retailer retirement plan
• Parental leave policy
• Free KREWE frames
• Quarterly cultural spend
• Employee incentive program
• Ongoing educational allowance
• Employee referral bonuses

Schedule

Flexible with scheduling and available to work weekends as needed.