Entry Level Lead Optician Jobs
New grad lead optician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or hands-on clinical training can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Medical Devices, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like Warby Parker, Oakley, and MyEyeDr. hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Warby Parker is searching for skilled and enthusiastic 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 (take a peek at how they're made). 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. Along the way, you'll partner with motivated, collaborative individuals who take their work (but not themselves) seriously. 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. Sound a lot like you? Wonderful—read on!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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)
COMPENSATION
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.
BENEFITS
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.
- 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).
About us
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. (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.
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Who's Hiring
- Warby Parker38

- Oakley3

- MyEyeDr.2

- ProMedica1

- Channel Partners1

Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices38
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Manufacturing3
Entry Level Lead Optician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead optician job?
Start by completing an accredited opticianry program or apprenticeship, since most entry level lead optician postings expect a state license or active enrollment in licensure. Hands-on experience from an internship, externship, or part-time optical retail role gives you a clear edge. Highlighting frame styling knowledge, patient communication skills, and familiarity with optical dispensing software also strengthens an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level lead opticians?
Companies hiring entry level lead opticians right now include Warby Parker, Oakley, and MyEyeDr., based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest volume of openings comes from optical retail chains, independent eyecare practices, and vision centers inside larger healthcare or retail organizations.
Are there remote entry level lead optician jobs?
Yes, though most optical roles require in-person patient interaction. About 0% of entry level lead optician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve administrative, training, or virtual fitting support functions rather than direct dispensing work.
Are these new grad lead optician jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior lead optician roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts an opticianry diploma or associate degree in lieu of work history, counts supervised clinical hours or internship experience, and does not require prior team-lead credentials.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead opticians?
Entry Level lead optician roles concentrate in Medical Devices, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because high patient or customer volume creates consistent demand for licensed opticians who can step into a lead capacity early in their careers.