Licensed Optician Team Lead-Riverside, CA-

Job Overview

Lens Crafters is a place for visionaries. We have a vision for pairing state‑of‑the‑art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care. As the Licensed Team Lead, you create exceptional value in the lives of customers and patients by delivering outstanding customer service and managing key optical and lab processes to achieve store success.

• Retail: Ensure the Lens Crafters team provides unsurpassed customer service, proactive and solution‑driven execution with product knowledge, assist customers with selections, provide recommendations, assist sales associates, and serve as a responsible alternate store key holder.
• Lab (if applicable): Custom fit glasses and precisely place prescription in lenses, work with associates to strengthen their knowledge and skills for foundational product and store processes related to lens and lab technology, ensure finished eyewear meets optical standards and customer requirements, create a safe working environment, and maintain basic operation, cleaning, and ongoing maintenance of lab tools and systems.

• HS diploma or GED
• Current and valid state Opticianry license
• Strong optical and retail experience
• Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise
• Strong communicator and listener
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Sales skills
• Problem‑solving ability
• Familiarity with cash register, computers, and calculators
• Leadership and training experience
• Edging and mounting experience
• Basic optics knowledge and optical measurement experience

• State licensure (if applicable) and/or ABO Certification in non‑licensed states
• Lens Crafters Final Eyewear Inspector Certification
• Lens Crafters Quality, Fitting & Adjusting Program
• Optical machinery/instruments experience
• Customer service experience
• Accu Fit Digital Measurement System certification
• Knowledge of current store merchandise and lens options

Pay Range: $23.97 – $37.39 per hour. In addition to competitive base pay, you may also receive a bonus or commission plan. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Essilor Luxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Native Americans in the U.S. receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.