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H-1B visa jobs for Optical Manager roles require a sponsoring employer to file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition on your behalf. These positions typically qualify as specialty occupations when structured around degree-level clinical or operational management duties in optometry or ophthalmic sciences.
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INTRODUCTION
Warby Parker is on the lookout for a highly skilled Optical Manager to join our growing in-house Optical team. In this role, you'll use your professional skill set and product expertise to create incredible experiences for customers. Whether you're helping longtime Warby Parker fans or first-time wearers, you'll leave them excited and confident about our glasses. Acting as both a coach and team player, you'll lead your store's Opticians and jump in to consult customers as needed. Our ideal candidate is a lifelong learner who's able to embrace challenges, foster an encouraging work environment, and help Warby Parker grow. Sound like the job for you? Read on!
Optical duties:
- 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
Leadership responsibilities:
- Manage a team of Opticians by giving and receiving feedback, holding ongoing development conversations, and leading by example on the floor
- Uphold exceptional service standards when working with customers and implement retail experience programs that increase their loyalty and engagement
- Report to the Store Leader, working together to anticipate staffing needs and oversee Optician Apprentice Program participants
- Stay up to date with HR policies and procedures to promote a productive, safe culture in the store and leverage company resources to increase employees' engagement and job satisfaction
- Support general store systems, inventory databases, and business operations
Who you are
- A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license (or an ABO-certified optician in non-licensing states) who's been in a management position for 2+ years
- A strong leader and mentor who exhibits model behavior, drives optical metrics, and adheres to strict optical standards
- Able to operate with a high sense of professionalism and open-mindedness when making decisions on behalf of the team
- Passionate about the eyewear and retail industries
- A clear and effective 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
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks and responsibilities for yourself and your team in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
- Someone who takes your work very seriously, but not yourself
- Not on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.
For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.
For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation days per year
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave
- And more (just ask!)
Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.
1 WA only: Full-Time employees’ paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).
Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.
We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and 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 we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.
Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and 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 and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Optical Manager
Match your degree to the role
Optical Manager positions qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when your bachelor's degree is in optometry, ophthalmic science, healthcare administration, or a directly related field. Document the connection between your degree and your managerial duties before applying.
Search LCA-verified employers on Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for Optical Manager or related roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data by occupation so you're not applying blind to employers who have never sponsored this position.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the relevant SOC code before salary discussions so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If you manage optical departments across multiple retail or clinical locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with HR early since filing separate LCAs adds time and cost the employer needs to plan for before your start date.
Review the O*NET profile during credential prep
O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge areas for optical management roles. Use it to align your resume and credential documentation with the duties USCIS evaluates when determining whether the position meets specialty occupation requirements.
Account for cap timing in your start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions follow a registration and selection process whose rules have changed recently. Build at least six months of lead time into your offer negotiation so your employer can file within the correct filing window and you're not caught between jobs.
H-1B Visa Optical Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Optical Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is structured. When an employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in optometry, ophthalmic science, healthcare administration, or a closely related field as a minimum requirement, the role can qualify as a specialty occupation. Positions built around clinical supervision, regulatory compliance, and advanced patient care protocols are stronger candidates than general retail management roles.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Optical Manager positions?
Employers who regularly sponsor H-1B visas for Optical Manager roles tend to be large optical retail chains, hospital-affiliated vision centers, and multi-location ophthalmology practices. The clearest signal is an employer's past LCA filing history for this occupation. Migrate Mate lets you search and browse Optical Manager openings at employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history.
What documents do I need to support an H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer will need a certified LCA from DOL, your academic transcripts and degree certificates, any professional licensure relevant to your state, and a detailed job description that ties management duties to your specific field of study. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation that confirms equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree strengthens the petition.
How long does H-1B status last for an Optical Manager?
Initial H-1B status is approved for up to three years. You can extend it for another three years, reaching a six-year maximum. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if a qualifying green card process, such as an approved I-140 petition, was initiated before the five-year mark. Plan your career timeline around these ceilings when evaluating long-term sponsorship with an employer.
Can I work at multiple optical locations on a single H-1B?
No. Each worksite where you regularly perform duties requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your Optical Manager role spans multiple store or clinic locations, your employer must file a separate LCA for each one and post the required notice at each location. Confirm this with your employer's HR or immigration counsel before accepting a role that involves multiple sites.