Optician Jobs
Optician jobs are open across retail optical chains, private practices, hospitals, and ophthalmology clinics, from entry-level dispensing roles to licensed and supervisory positions, with specializations in contact lens fitting, low vision, and pediatric optics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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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.
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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Warby Parker91

- Walmart18

- Costco Wholesale14

- BJ's Wholesale Club10

- MyEyeDr.10

Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices92
- Retail47
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Manufacturing8
- Consumer Goods7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optician jobs.
- State optician licensure or ABO-NCLE certification where required by law
- Experience dispensing frames and performing optical measurements including PD and seg height
- Proficiency with optical dispensing software and point-of-sale systems
- Knowledge of lens types, coatings, and frame adjustment and repair techniques
- Contact lens fitting experience and familiarity with fitting sets and trial lenses
- High school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of optical retail experience
Tips for Your Optician Job Search
List your state licensure prominently
Many optician roles require licensure in the state where you'll practice, and hiring managers screen for this before reading anything else. Put your license number, issuing state, and expiration date at the top of your resume, not buried in a section footer.
Quantify your dispensing and fitting output
Optical employers want to know you can handle volume. Describe how many patients you dispensed for daily, the frame inventory you managed, or any measurable improvement in patient satisfaction scores you contributed to at a previous practice.
Target openings that match your lab skills
Some optician roles are purely dispensing while others require in-house edging, surfacing, or lens cutting. Read each job description carefully and apply to roles that match your hands-on lab background so you're not oversold or undersold in the interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists optician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a practical dispensing demonstration
Many optical employers ask candidates to walk through an actual frame adjustment, pupillary distance measurement, or lens recommendation during the interview. Brush up on your adjusting techniques and be ready to explain your fitting rationale out loud to a non-technical interviewer.
Negotiate scope before discussing schedule
Before talking hours or location flexibility, clarify whether the role includes contact lens fitting, lab work, or supervisory duties. Scope shapes your leverage. A role with broader responsibilities justifies a stronger compensation ask than a straight dispensing position.
Optician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most opticians?
The companies hiring the most opticians right now include Warby Parker, Walmart, and Costco Wholesale, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Retail optical chains consistently post the highest volume of openings nationwide.
How many optician jobs are remote?
About 0% of optician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the role requires in-person patient care and hands-on dispensing. Administrative, optical sales support, and vision benefits coordination roles within the field are the most likely to include any remote component.
How do you become an optician?
Start by completing a formal optician training program at a community college or through an employer apprenticeship. After gaining hands-on dispensing experience, sit for the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners exams to earn ABO-NCLE certification. Check your state's licensing board requirements, since several states require a separate state license before you can practice independently.
How do you get hired as an optician with little experience?
Entry-level optical positions like optical sales associate or optician trainee are the most common starting points and rarely require prior licensure. Employers at retail chains often hire candidates willing to study for ABO certification on the job. Highlight any customer service background, comfort explaining technical products in plain language, and hands-on precision work like jewelry repair or electronics assembly, which signal the dexterity the role requires.
What does the optician interview process look like?
Most optician interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your licensure status and availability. An in-person or video interview typically follows, covering your dispensing experience, how you handle difficult patient situations, and your familiarity with the practice's frame or lens brands. Some employers ask candidates to demonstrate a basic adjustment or walk through a patient scenario on the spot before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to optician jobs?
You can find and apply to optician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find positions that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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