Lead Licensed Dispensing Optician spectacle eyewear Boston, MA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $60,000
- $70,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Qualifications Vendor relationship building Optical experience Customer returns handling Full Job Description Overview spectacle is an independent eyewear boutique in Boston.
.. warm walls, string lights, a record player on the counter, and hundreds of curated frames that each have a reason to exist. We previously won Best of Boston. Under new ownership, we intend to win it again. We carry a 100% five-star Google rating across 90+ reviews. Not because we try to be perfect, but because we're genuinely good at this and we love our customers. That's the standard. It's yours to carry forward. This is a legacy role. The previous optician built something real
- a reputation, a following, a feeling that people write reviews about. We're looking for someone to honor that and grow it. Not a caretaker. A successor. About the Role This position combines full dispensing optician responsibilities with day-to-day operational leadership of the shop. You'll be the new face of spectacle
- the person customers ask for by name, return to year after year, and send their friends to.
If you want to build a reputation in a city, with a real clientele, in a place that actually has a soul, this is that opportunity. One important note on insurance : spectacle does not accept vision insurance. That's a feature, not a gap. No billing, no authorizations, no fighting with plans. You focus entirely on the patient and the frame
- the way this work is supposed to feel.
Responsibilities Dispensing & Patient Care Dispense eyewear and interpret optical prescriptions with accuracy and confidence Take all required optical measurements (PD, seg height, vertex distance, etc.) and ensure every patient leaves with eyewear properly fitted to their prescription and lifestyle Perform frame adjustments, repairs, and fittings, quickly and skillfully. Recommend appropriate lens types, coatings, and frame styles based on individual prescription, face, and personal style Assist patients with contact lens selection and provide insertion and care training as needed Troubleshoot prescription complaints and eyewear fit issues; identify the problem and resolve it Assist patients with contact lens selection and provide fitting guidance as needed Lab & Lens Ordering Submit and manage all optical lab orders with accuracy — lens type, coatings, measurements, and special instructions We have strong, established relationships with our labs — you'll inherit those and be expected to maintain and build on them Track order status, manage turnaround expectations, and keep patients informed Verify completed jobs against prescriptions and quality standards before dispensing Handle remakes, returns, and lab communications professionally and efficiently Frame Buying & Inventory Meet regularly with frame vendors and reps — this is a core part of the role; you'll have real input into what goes on the wall Evaluate new lines and help shape the collection alongside the owner Trade shows (Vision Expo, etc.) are an opportunity and encouraged, not a requirement Oversee frame inventory: receiving, organizing, pricing, and maintaining accurate stock Identify gaps in the collection and bring recommendations for new styles or brands Operations Track sales activity and support the overall performance of the optical shop Open and close the shop; lead daily operations with care and consistency Build lasting relationships with customers — remember names, follow up, make people feel known Qualifications Currently licensed and in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Dispensing Opticians ABO (American Board of Opticianry) certification preferred 3+ years of optical experience; independent boutique experience is a plus Strong technical skills across dispensing, fitting, adjustments, repairs, and prescription interpretation Experience managing optical lab relationships
- submitting orders, tracking jobs, handling remakes Experience with frame vendor relationships and buying is a strong plus; a good eye for what sells is equally valuable In-depth knowledge of lens types, frame styles, and lens coatings A genuine sense of style
- whether that's fashion, music, design, film, vintage, or something entirely your own. Quirky interests are a plus, not a liability Warm, curious, and naturally good with people
- conversations with you don't feel like intake forms Someone who wants to make their mark, not just fill a role Compensation & Benefits $60,000
- 70,000/year ($29
- 34/hour), commensurate with experience Health insurance Paid time off Employee eyewear discount Real autonomy in a shop with a genuine reputation How to Apply Send a resume and tell us something that isn't on it.
What do you collect, obsess over, or know more about than anyone in your circle? The ones that tell us something real go to the top. Spectacle is an equal opportunity employer. We hire for skill, character, and taste — in that order.
Pay:
$60,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off
Experience:
Optical:
3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Massachusetts Dispensing Optician License (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Boston, MA 02116 (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
