Optical Stylist

SEE Eyewear•Washington, DC

22h•$18 - $25

About The Position

SEE Optical Stylists represent the SEE brand by combining fashion, optical expertise, and personalized customer service. They provide a high-touch, fashion-forward boutique experience, build long-term client relationships, and help customers select eyewear that reflects their personal style. Stylists are expected to meet or exceed sales goals, contribute to team selling, and support a seamless patient experience while partnering with an optometrist several days a week. The role also includes learning SEE’s frame collections and lens offerings, maintaining merchandising standards, accurately processing sales and insurance information, completing daily store operations, and following company policies. Stylists must remain alert to security risks and know how to respond to and report theft or safety incidents. In states with applicable licensing requirements, a licensed dispensing optician or registered apprentice may be required to perform fitting and dispensing duties.

Requirements

Passion for fashion, eyewear, and personal styling.
Confidence in a sales-driven environment with measurable goals.
Proactive, entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach and drive to succeed.
Strong communication skills with customers and teammates.
Comfort working with medical records and insurance portals.
Openness to feedback and interest in professional growth.
Team-first attitude and willingness to step up when needed.
Night and weekend availability.
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours, and lift up to 30 lbs.
Tech-savvy and comfortable using POS systems, insurance portals, Microsoft Office (including Excel), Teams, and OneDrive.
A licensed dispensing optician or registered apprentice credential may be required in states with licensing laws.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience preferred.
Retail optical experience is a plus, but not required; training will be provided to the right candidate.
In states without licensing requirements, prior optical experience or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver a high-touch, fashion-forward client experience aligned with SEE’s styling and selling standards.
Maintain an active client book and build long-term relationships through follow-ups, outreach, styling recommendations, and personalized communication.
Meet or exceed individual sales goals and KPIs.
Partner with teammates to team-sell and provide a seamless customer experience.
Share knowledge of fashion trends and styling techniques with clients.
Partner with an optometrist several days a week to support the patient experience and drive sales.
Develop expertise in SEE’s exclusive frame collections, lens offerings, and enhancements.
Style clients and position eyewear as a personal fashion statement.
Maintain merchandising and visual standards.
Process sales and insurance information accurately using POS and practice management systems.
Perform daily operational tasks, including opening and closing procedures, register balancing, and deposits.
Follow SEE policies concerning pricing, discounts, remakes, returns, and promotional offers.
Use downtime to complete operational tasks and support store upkeep.
Stay alert to potential security risks, shoplifting, and suspicious behavior.
Respond to and report theft or safety-related incidents.
Comply with SEE’s dress code and maintain a fashion-forward presentation.