At Pair Eyewear, we’re building the largest global eyecare company in the world focused on bringing personalization to the end to end eyecare experience, starting with your glasses. We’ve developed the first personalized eyewear brand where glasses can be an extension of your personality, mood, and interests. With funding from leading venture capitalists in the consumer space, partnerships in the entertainment, sports, and fashion arenas, and a team of passionate individuals, we’re on a mission to completely revolutionize the eyewear industry. We’re excited that we already have the support of Good Morning America, The Today Show, Oprah Magazine, CNN, and Forbes helping us share our story.
Pair Eyewear is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Part-Time Optician to join our team in the United Kingdom. Our Part-Time Optician will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional eye care services to our customers. Responsibilities include addressing customer inquiries, collaborating with the leadership team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers flexible hours and the chance to contribute to a dynamic and expanding company.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with senior leadership to maintain compliance with regulatory standards in the United Kingdom and Pair’s company policies.
- Provide expert advice on lens selection, frame compatibility, and customization options to meet each customer's unique vision needs and style preferences.
- Educate operations leadership team on proper eyewear care and maintenance, including lens cleaning, frame adjustment, and storage techniques.
- Collaborate with the Pair Eyewear team to enhance the customer experience, address inquiries and concerns, and promote brand awareness and loyalty.
- Maintain accurate records of eye examinations, prescriptions, and patient information interactions.
- Stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and developments in optometry and eyewear fashion to provide the highest level of service and expertise to customers.
- Uphold Pair Eyewear's commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation in all aspects of eye care and customer service.
Who You Are:
- A fully qualified Optician registered with the General Optical Council (GOC).
- Experienced in pediatric optometry and capable of working in a clinical setting.
- Highly skilled in eye examinations, diagnosing vision issues, and prescribing appropriate corrective measures.
- An effective communicator with the ability to connect with customers from diverse backgrounds.
- Passionate about fashion, particularly eyewear design, with an excellent sense of style and aesthetics.
- A self-starter who thrives in both independent and team-oriented environments.
- Committed to providing exceptional patient care and enhancing customer experience.
Need to Have:
- Registration with the GOC as a qualified Optician.
- Proven experience in a clinical optometry setting, preferably with pediatric patients.
- Strong clinical skills in comprehensive eye care, from examinations to prescribing lenses.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in a customer facing role.
- Experience working at a high growth startup is a plus.
Pair is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, familial status, family responsibilities, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, personal appearance, political affiliation, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
