Licensed Optician Jobs in New Jersey
Licensed Optician jobs in New Jersey are in steady demand, concentrated in retail optical chains, private ophthalmology practices, and health system outpatient clinics, with openings at every level from entry-level apprentice to senior dispensing optician. The busiest hiring areas are Newark, Trenton, and the Jersey City corridor, where employers like LensCrafters, Walmart Vision Centers, and Visionworks maintain ongoing staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties in New Jersey are contact lens fitting, pediatric dispensing, and progressive lens customization. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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!
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)
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave1
- Paid Holidays1
- Vacation days per year1
- 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!)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave2
- 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. (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.
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!
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)
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave1
- Paid Holidays1
- Vacation days per year1
- 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!)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave2
- 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. (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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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed optician jobs across New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey State Board of Opticians license required to practice dispensing optometry
- Demonstrated experience fitting, measuring, and dispensing prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Proficiency with optical measurement tools including lensometers, pupillometers, and frame adjusters
- Familiarity with optical dispensing software and point-of-sale systems used in retail settings
- Strong customer service skills and ability to guide patients through frame and lens selection
- Knowledge of vision insurance plans including processing authorizations and submitting claims accurately
Licensed Optician Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a licensed optician in New Jersey?
To become a licensed optician in New Jersey, you must pass the licensing exam administered by the New Jersey State Board of Opticians and register with the Board before practicing. Most candidates complete an approved apprenticeship program or an associate degree in opticianry from an accredited program, then pass both the written and practical portions of the Board exam. Continuing education is required to maintain the license in good standing.
How much do licensed opticians make in New Jersey?
Licensed opticians in New Jersey earn a median of about $72,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,110 for the lowest 10% to over $85,020 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire licensed opticians in New Jersey?
Employers hiring licensed opticians in New Jersey right now include America's Best, Warby Parker, and LensCrafters, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's dense suburban population and large health system networks mean consistent demand from both national retail optical chains and independent ophthalmology practices throughout the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most licensed optician jobs?
Freehold, Paramus, and Wayne have the most licensed optician openings in New Jersey. Newark and Jersey City drive volume through their concentration of health system outpatient clinics and high-traffic retail optical locations, while Trenton sees demand from regional medical centers and established independent practices serving the central part of the state.
Are there remote licensed optician jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of licensed optician openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, since most of the core work requires in-person patient fitting, measurements, and frame adjustments. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work are insurance authorization, patient scheduling, and lab order coordination.
How can I get hired as a licensed optician in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an apprenticeship with a New Jersey retail optical employer, which lets you train toward licensure while earning. Large retail chains operating in New Jersey often hire unlicensed optical associates or apprentice opticians who work under a licensed supervisor while completing their hours. Holding a current New Jersey apprentice registration from the State Board of Opticians, along with a completed opticianry program from a community college, gives candidates a clear edge over those without any formal credential.
Where can I find and apply to licensed optician jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to licensed optician jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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