Optical Stylist, Full-Time

SEE Eyewear•Sarasota, FL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

SEE Eyewear is dedicated to finding exceptional individuals to join their team, believing that the perfect frames are found by the perfect people. They curate exclusive, fashion-forward eyewear and build a team of passionate, style-savvy professionals who bring expertise, creativity, and personality to their roles. The company fosters a community where growth, individuality, and excellence are standard. As an Optical Stylist, you are passionate about style and driven by performance, thriving in a boutique environment where your contributions are valued and creativity can shine. You will be the face of the SEE brand, blending fashion, optical expertise, and personalized service in every customer interaction. This role involves building relationships, offering expert styling advice, and delivering personalized service to ensure client retention. In certain states, a licensed dispensing optician or registered apprentice may be required to perform optical fitting and dispensing duties, including fitting, adjusting, and dispensing prescription eyewear. In states without such requirements, prior optical experience or certification is preferred.

Requirements

A passion for fashion, eyewear, and personal styling.
Confidence in a sales-driven environment with measurable goals.
A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset—self-motivated with a drive to succeed.
Strong communication skills, both with customers and within your team.
Comfort working with medical records and insurance portals.
Openness to feedback and a hunger for professional growth.
A team-first attitude and a willingness to step up where needed.
Night & weekend availability required.
Able to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours) and lift up to 30 lbs.
Must comply with SEE’s dress code and fashion-forward presentation.
Tech-savvy and comfortable using POS systems, insurance portals, Microsoft Office (including Excel), Teams, and OneDrive.
Licensed dispensing optician or registered apprentice may be required in certain states (e.g., Washington, California, New York, Florida, Ohio) to perform optical fitting and dispensing duties.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience preferred.
Retail optical experience a plus, but not required.
Prior optical experience or certification is preferred in states without licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Deliver a high-touch, fashion-forward client experience grounded in SEE’s styling and selling standards.
Maintain an active client book and practice intentional clienteling, building long-term relationships through follow-ups, outreach, styling recommendations, and personalized communication that drives repeat business and VIP experiences.
Consistently meet or exceed individual sales goals and KPIs.
Partner with teammates to team-sell and deliver a seamless customer experience.
Share knowledge of fashion trends and styling techniques to create unforgettable eyewear moments.
Partner with an optometrist several days a week to support a seamless patient experience while driving sales.
Become an expert on SEE’s exclusive frame collections, lens offering and enhancements.
Style clients with confidence and creativity, positioning eyewear as a personal fashion statement.
Maintain merchandising and visual standards that reflect SEE’s elevated boutique experience.
Efficiently and accurately process sales and insurance information using POS and practice management systems.
Perform daily operational tasks, including but not limited to opening/closing procedures, register balancing, and deposits.
Follow all SEE policies related to pricing, discounts, remakes, returns, and promotional offers.
Utilize downtime to complete daily operational tasks and support store upkeep.
Remain alert to potential security risks, shoplifting, or suspicious behavior.
Know how to respond to and report theft or safety-related incidents.