Warby Parker is looking for a high-energy, innovative, and caring Part-Time Optometrist with a passion for delivering remarkable vision care in a collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate is a team player at heart who strives to exceed patient expectations and has a great attitude all the while. Sound like you? Keep reading!
What you'll do
● Perform excellent comprehensive eye exams in accordance with Warby Parker's protocol and standards of care
● Ensure flawless accuracy in taking measurements and diagnosing ocular conditions
● Explain eye health, eyewear, and prescription terminology to patients
● Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and effectively communicate features and benefits to patients
● Act as a representative for our brand and help educate and excite others to establish Warby Parker as a leading vision service provider
Who you are
● A Doctor of Optometry licensed in state they will practice
● Excited by a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
● Dedicated to making people healthy and happy
● Knowledgeable about (and eager to incorporate) new technology into your work
● Innovative, proactive, and entrepreneurial
● Business-minded and driven to deliver results
In compliance with local and state requirements, Warby Parker is committed to pay transparency. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes not only a competitive base salary/hourly rate but also variable compensation for eligible employees.
For applicable postings, the range listed is a good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation is thoughtfully determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, experience, internal equity, and relevant market data.
For applicable postings, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay if you are required to work more than 40 hours in a workweek.
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid sick leave1
- Paid Holidays1
- Vacation days per year1
- Retirement savings plan (401(k))
- Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
- Short-term disability
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement Support
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Free eyewear
- And more (just ask!)
Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for part-time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Free eyewear
- Paid sick leave2
- And more (just ask!)
Warby Parker will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.
If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”).
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
CO only: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on the apply before date listed. We encourage interested candidates to apply through our Career website.
1 WA only: Full-Time employees’ paid sick leave is accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 26 hours worked. Full-time employees receive 5 paid holidays and 5-10 vacation days per year (after waiting period, depending on tenure and hours worked). 2 WA PT only: Paid sick leave (accrued at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked).
About UsWarby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.
We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.
Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)
Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.
Skills Required
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree
- Licensed to practice optometry in the state of practice
- Ability to perform comprehensive eye exams per protocol
- Strong clinical diagnostic skills and accurate measurement taking
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Comfortable adopting and using new optical/clinical technologies
Warby Parker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Warby Parker and has not been reviewed or approved by Warby Parker.
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Healthcare Strength — Full-time roles are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with multiple snippets indicating day-one health coverage for full-time store employees. No-cost online therapy and an Employee Assistance Program add additional health and mental-health support beyond basic coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is repeatedly described, with recent retail postings specifying a 4% match. Access to an ESPP and an equity incentive plan further strengthens long-term savings options for eligible employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Paid time off, holiday pay, paid volunteer time, commuter benefits, and eyewear perks (free glasses and discounts) are positioned as meaningful add-ons to the overall package. Development-oriented perks like support toward optician certification also function as a practical, lifestyle-relevant benefit for certain roles.
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What We Do
Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We’re constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact—and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale, be profitable, and do good in the world—without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal. Glasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams—we’ve got your eyes covered. Shop prescription eyewear starting at $95 online or find a store near you at warbyparker.com Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. As of 2020, over eight million pairs have been distributed—and we’re only just getting started. Learn more at warbyparker.com/buy-a-pair-give-a-pair
