Licensed Optician
About the job
- Hold a current optician license in California.
- Have at least two years of optical experience.
- Communicate technical optical terms in a clear and understandable way.
- Have working knowledge of customer service and provide a high-quality client experience.
- Demonstrate detail orientation and time management.
- Be punctual, eager to learn, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Be available to work weekends as needed.
- Ensure accuracy and precision when performing and recording optical measurements, adjusting ophthalmic frames, and troubleshooting vision issues.
- Verify the accuracy of finished ophthalmic products upon arrival from the partnering lab.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of ophthalmic products and explain them to team members and clients.
- Work with team members to provide excellent store-wide customer service and train them on optical processes and techniques.
- Guide customers through lens options and deliver hospitality through the optical program.
- Provide style and fit consulting on the sales floor and support the floor team with sales.
- Represent KREWE by developing new KREWE Optical clientele and extending the brand’s optical mission across new channels.
- Passion for eyewear, fashion, and culture.
- Express an individual style and understanding of KREWE’s place in fashion.
- Show motivation and initiative.
- Grow with KREWE.
About the company
KREWE designs and sells sun and optical eyewear inspired by New Orleans, offered through direct-to-consumer sales, its Maison du KREWE flagship, and wholesale partners like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. Each pair is handcrafted in small batches from materials such as plant-based acetate, bio-plastics, titanium, and 24K gold-plated hardware, and undergoes a 100-point quality inspection. The brand differentiates itself with New Orleans-inspired designs, artisanal craftsmanship, and a strong service promise including a complimentary replacement for the first full-price pair (Second Chances) plus a lifetime warranty option, plus community investment through the KREWE Foundation. Its goal is to celebrate New Orleans’ energy and style through durable eyewear and meaningful customer service while improving access to vision care in the community.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KREWE opened Rice Village Houston and Charlotte pop-up in 2025, showing continued expansion.
- Summer 2025 and May 2025 collections show fresh product cadence supporting repeat purchases.
- Greyson collaboration and full-service optical bars deepen premium positioning and broaden male customer reach.
What critics are saying
- KREWE’s 2020 employee revolt still defines employer brand risk around Stirling Barrett’s leadership.
- Rapid store expansion increases lease, inventory, and staffing burden before profitability is publicly proven.
- Independent eyewear brands face fashion-cycle fatigue; a weak collection after 2025 collections hurts traffic.
What makes KREWE unique
- New Orleans-rooted design and storytelling still differentiate KREWE across 18 stores in 2025.
- KREWE combines DTC, wholesale, and permanent retail, including Soho, Houston, Austin, and Nashville.
- The 24-hour custom lens program and Second Chances warranty create sticky premium eyewear loyalty.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Adoption Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Parental Leave
- Training Programs
- Professional Development Budget
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation