LICENSED OPTICIAN (ALL GENDERS)

We are seeking a highly motivated Licensed Optician to join our dedicated team in our shop in New York | Soho to contribute to our continued growth. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our international clientele, guiding them through the selection of our high-quality eyewear, and actively promoting our products and services.

• Expertly sell MYKITA’s premium frames and lenses to a diverse clientele, tailoring  recommendations to individual needs.
• Provide eyewear dispensing, adjustments, repairs, and maintenance, with comprehensive training provided to ensure proficiency.
• Represent MYKITA’s brand, vision, and values, consistently upholding our commitment to quality and innovation.
• Deliver the highest standard of empathic customer service, creating a personalized and memorable experience for each customer.
• Perform precise lens measurements and manage the ordering process
• Handle administrative tasks efficiently, supporting the smooth operation of the store.

• Valid New York State optical dispensing license is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a retail optical environment.
• Passion for consulting and selling high-end eyewear to an international clientele.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and exceptional service.
• Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and timely approach to email correspondence.
• Highly motivated, with a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Lens edging skills are beneficial, though not required.

• Competitive salary package & health benefits.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.

Please click on “Submit application” and upload your application documents. A cover letter is optional, but please answer the questions in the application form.

Your contact for this position is Brian Pollock, MYKITA Shop 458 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, b.pollock@mykita.com, www.mykita.com.

Our innovation thrives on the diversity and multitude of perspectives of our employees. We welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity. 

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Founded in 2003, MYKITA is a design house for pioneering eyewear. A pure yet radical aesthetic defines its visual territory. Made with patented design solutions and attention to detail, the frames are valued for their distinctive tailored quality and long lifespan. All collections are made at the MYKITA HAUS in Berlin.

Committed to sustainability, we continuously reduce our ecological footprint across the entire value chain, aiming to set new standards for responsible design. With locations in Europe, Asia, and the USA, we distribute our products globally through premium opticians, fashion retailers, MYKITA stores, and online at mykita.com.

In our modern manufacturing facility within the MYKITA HAUS in Berlin-Kreuzberg, around 250 employees from 37 nations collaborate under one roof; globally, 350 individuals contribute to MYKITA. From product conception to production in our workshop, MYKITA unites a community of skilled talents with diverse knowledge, backgrounds, and passions dedicated to their roles with creativity and enthusiasm.