Part-Time

Assistant Store Leader

Posted on 8/19/2026

KREWE

KREWE

Independent eyewear brand designing handcrafted frames

No salary listed

Newport Beach, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Diego, CA, USA

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Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and a keen interest in eyewear.
  • Three or more years of experience in retail sales and management.
  • A strong work ethic and leadership ability.
  • A keen understanding of all aspects of store operations.
  • The ability to thrive in a goal-oriented working environment.
  • A proven history of exceeding expectations.
  • The ability to engage in conversation and present products effectively.
  • A passion for providing a unique customer experience.
  • The ability to understand and meet customer demands.
  • The ability to organize and manage multiple clients simultaneously.
  • The ability to remain flexible throughout a collaborative retail environment.
  • An inquisitive nature and affinity for fashion and design, along with self-motivation.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the sales cycle through every step of the process.
  • Manage and inspire a team of sales specialists.
  • Work closely with retail partners to ensure sales quotas are exceeded.
  • Set daily team goals and strive to achieve them.
  • Maintain visual brand standards at all times.
  • Act as a style advisor to every customer who enters the store.

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 New York Meatpacking, Nashville, Houston, and San Antonio locations by 2025.
  • The website says 18 locations, showing continued physical demand and brand momentum.
  • Wholesale placement and self-funded growth reduce dependence on outside capital.

What critics are saying

  • April 2025 Amazon knockoff lawsuit exposes design vulnerability and margin leakage.
  • Rapid store expansion raises lease, staffing, and inventory execution risk across many markets.
  • If Korean, Chinese, or Amazon copycats commoditize styles, KREWE's premium pricing breaks.

What makes KREWE unique

  • Stirling Barrett's New Orleans aesthetic gives KREWE a recognizable, local luxury identity.
  • 18 locations and counting combine DTC, optical, tiny houses, and wholesale channels.
  • Handcrafted frames, premium materials, and on-site opticians create a high-touch retail experience.

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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

Employee Referral Bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan