Optician Jobs in New Jersey
Optician jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in the Newark, Jersey City, and Cherry Hill metros, where optical retail chains, ophthalmology practices, and integrated health systems maintain steady hiring. Employers like Visionworks, LensCrafters, and RWJBarnabas Health have long-standing New Jersey footprints and regularly bring on opticians across experience levels, from entry-level dispensing roles to licensed opticians managing full dispensaries. Contact lens fitting, progressive lens dispensing, and low vision services are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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America’s Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States. With over 1,000 locations nationwide, we are focused on treating every eye with the attention and expertise it deserves. America’s Best believes in great care, for every kind of eye - because every eye deserves better.
For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com.
Job Description
At America’s Best, we combine value, expertise, and exceptional service to ensure every customer leaves seeing and feeling their best. As an Optician, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting store performance.
What You’ll Do
- Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, including contact lens insertion and removal training and product education.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting sales goals and company objectives.
- Maintain accurate patient records and manage order follow-up, including customer notifications and weekly outreach.
- Support quality and operational excellence by reducing remakes, following safety standards, and adhering to company policies.
- Maintain inventory control, merchandising standards, and a clean, organized work environment.
- Mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.
How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!
Qualifications
- Hold an active dispensing license as required by the state
- 3+ years related experience or training (required)
- Previous retail experience (preferred)
- Strong customer service and clear communication abilities.
- Confident selling skills with the ability to meet store goals.
- Organized, detail-minded, and able to multitask in a busy setting.
- Professional, friendly, and comfortable working with a variety of people.
Additional Information
We reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.
Our Benefits Include:
- Health & Dental Insurance
- 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
- Flex Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Parental leave
- Employee eyewear discount
- Overtime pay when applicable
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- College scholarship program
Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:
- Training programs available
- Access to educational courses
- Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement
Join us today and see your future clearly!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
America’s Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States. With over 1,000 locations nationwide, we are focused on treating every eye with the attention and expertise it deserves. America’s Best believes in great care, for every kind of eye - because every eye deserves better.
For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com.
Job Description
At America’s Best, we combine value, expertise, and exceptional service to ensure every customer leaves seeing and feeling their best. As an Optician, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding patient care while supporting store performance.
What You’ll Do
- Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, including contact lens insertion and removal training and product education.
- Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting sales goals and company objectives.
- Maintain accurate patient records and manage order follow-up, including customer notifications and weekly outreach.
- Support quality and operational excellence by reducing remakes, following safety standards, and adhering to company policies.
- Maintain inventory control, merchandising standards, and a clean, organized work environment.
- Mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.
How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!
Qualifications
- Hold an active dispensing license as required by the state
- 3+ years related experience or training (required)
- Previous retail experience (preferred)
- Strong customer service and clear communication abilities.
- Confident selling skills with the ability to meet store goals.
- Organized, detail-minded, and able to multitask in a busy setting.
- Professional, friendly, and comfortable working with a variety of people.
Additional Information
We reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.
Our Benefits Include:
- Health & Dental Insurance
- 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
- Flex Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Parental leave
- Employee eyewear discount
- Overtime pay when applicable
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- College scholarship program
Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:
- Training programs available
- Access to educational courses
- Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement
Join us today and see your future clearly!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Optician Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- America's Best12
- Target Optical7
- LensCrafters6
- Warby Parker4
- MEDICAL EYEGLASS CENTER4
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optician jobs across New Jersey.
- Active New Jersey Licensed Optician credential issued by the State Board of Opticians
- Demonstrated experience fitting and dispensing prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Proficiency with optical dispensing software and point-of-sale systems
- Strong knowledge of lens materials, coatings, and frame adjustments
- Ability to take accurate measurements including pupillary distance and segment height
- Effective patient communication skills in a retail or clinical optical setting
Optician Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a optician in New Jersey?
New Jersey requires opticians to hold a state license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Opticians under the Division of Consumer Affairs. Candidates must complete an approved training program or apprenticeship, pass the American Board of Opticianry written and practical exams, and submit a license application to the Board. Many employers in New Jersey also value the National Contact Lens Examiners credential for roles that include contact lens fitting.
Which companies hire opticians in New Jersey?
New Jersey optician roles are posted by America's Best, Target Optical, and LensCrafters and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense suburban population and large network of retail optical chains, private ophthalmology practices, and health system-affiliated clinics create consistent openings across the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most optician jobs?
Freehold, Paramus, and Wayne have the most optician openings in New Jersey right now. The distribution reflects the state's population centers, with the greater Newark and Jersey City corridor driving volume through large health systems and high-traffic retail optical locations, while South Jersey hubs like Cherry Hill benefit from strong suburban retail concentration and proximity to Philadelphia-area employers.
Are there remote optician jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of optician openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since most of the role requires hands-on patient interaction and in-person dispensing. The portions most likely to shift remote or hybrid include optical lab coordination, virtual vision screening support, and administrative roles within larger optical retail or managed vision care organizations.
How can I get hired as a optician in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic path into optician work in New Jersey without a license is an apprenticeship at a retail optical location, where chains like Visionworks and LensCrafters regularly bring on optical sales associates and train them toward licensure. Starting as an optical assistant or frame stylist at an independent practice or a health system optical shop, such as those affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, lets candidates build dispensing skills while working toward their American Board of Opticianry exams and New Jersey licensure.
Where can I find and apply to optician jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to optician jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find one that fits your experience and location, and apply directly to the employer.
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