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Weekend Optical Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Optical Technician

Hartsdale, NY · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Position: Full-Time Optical Technician Location: Hartsdale, NY Starting Wage: $20/hour to start ... Monday-Friday between 8:30 and 6:00 hours may vary No weekends required! Why You'll Love Working ...

Optical Technician

Hartsdale, NY · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Position: Full-Time Optical Technician Location: Hartsdale, NY Starting Wage: $20/hour to start ... Monday-Friday between 8:30 and 6:00 hours may vary No weekends required! Why You'll Love Working ...

Optical Manager

Jackson Heights, NY · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Paid time off We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Optical Manager to lead our optical team. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional patient and customer ...

Optical Assistant As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. You will be based in ...

Sr Optical Engineer

Denville, NJ

$123K - $160K/yr

We are seeking an Optical Engineer based in Denville, NJ to support optical development for our Special Optics business. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Optical Engineering.

About the role As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. You will be based in store ...

Optical Process Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Your Job We are looking for an Optical Process Engineer to monitor, evaluate, and improve optical performance and manufacturability of our WSS products throughout their life cycle. In the development ...

Sr Optical Engineer

Denville, NJ · On-site

$100 - $175/hr

As an Optical Engineer, you will execute optical designs per specification to provide state-of-the‑art optical solutions to meet the demands of and provide solutions to our customers. KEY ...

Optical Tech

Syosset, NY · On-site

$22 - $30/wk

We are looking to hire ASAP part time for our Optical practice located in Syosset. MUST MUST have optical experience to apply!!!! MUST have knowledge with Vison insurance and front desk !!! Please ...

Optical Tech

Syosset, NY · On-site

$22 - $30/wk

We are looking to hire ASAP part time for our Optical practice located in Syosset. MUST MUST have optical experience to apply!!!! MUST have knowledge with Vison insurance and front desk !!! Please ...

About the role As an Optical Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. You will be based in store ...

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Weekend Optical information

What is the difference between Weekend Optical vs Optician?

AspectWeekend OpticalOptician
CertificationsTypically requires optical dispensing certification or licenseRequires certification or license, such as ABO/NCLE
Work EnvironmentRetail optical stores, weekends and eveningsOptical retail stores, clinics, or labs, full-time or part-time
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting customers, fitting glasses, lens selectionMeasuring, fitting, dispensing eyewear, customer service
Industry UsageCommon in retail optical chains and independent storesWidely used in optical retail and healthcare settings

Weekend Optical typically refers to retail optical services available on weekends, often involving customer assistance and eyewear fitting. An Optician is a licensed or certified professional who performs similar duties but may work full-time during the week as well. While both roles involve eyewear fitting and customer service, Opticians usually have formal certifications and broader responsibilities in eyewear measurement and dispensing.

Where do weekend optical make the most money?

Weekend optical jobs typically offer higher pay in areas with a higher cost of living or greater demand for optical services. Earnings can also increase with experience, certifications, and working in busy retail or healthcare environments. Compensation varies by location and employer, but generally, urban areas tend to provide higher wages for optical assistants and technicians.

What are the most commonly searched types of Optical jobs in New York?

The most popular types of Optical jobs in New York are:

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

The Eyewear Consultant must have a passion for retail, fashion, healthcare, and customer service. He/she is responsible for effectively selling all Optical’s product lines and promoting the Optical image to customers within an assigned location while maintaining Optical merchandising standards and providing superior Customer Service
*Major Duties and Responsibilities*

  • Responsible for meeting sales objectives for Optical 
  • Actively promotes and sells Optical products to store customers 
  • Greets customers immediately in a friendly and approachable manner; provides customers with professional, personalized customer service to promote sales by increasing customer awareness of Optical’s brands 
  • Is knowledgeable of and keeps current with all Optical products, services, incentives, promotions, advertising and competitive offers to facilitate sales efforts; maintains awareness of competitor’s products, promotions, and services 
  • Effectively executes product promotions to increase sales and brand awareness 
  • Ensures prominent product placement within store 
  • Ensures that cases and displays are properly maintained and stocked
  • Actively looks for ways to generate leads to increase customer traffic to location within store 
  • Maintains the service and merchandising standards of Optical as well as those of the assigned store 
  • Adheres to store dress and attire requirements as well as store rules and policies 
  • Develops strong working relationships with all store personnel


*Job Requirements:*
*Knowledge and Skills*

  • Aptitude for selling 
  • Optical and eyewear knowledge highly preferable but not necessary
  • Bi-lingual skills. Fluent in English and Chinese 
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills 
  • Must be thoroughly familiar with all the business 
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment 
  • Ability to take initiative to generate creative selling solutions 
  • Proficient w/ PC applications – Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint 
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility in scheduling 


*Education and Experience*

  • Associates degree in business management with concentration in marketing, merchandising, sales preferred 
  • Generally requires 1-3 years experience in a customer service environment; previous merchandising, selling and/or retail experience required, ideally in a fashion environment
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience