Careers

We believe the sun makes everything better. That’s why we make sure everyone at Sunglass Hut is welcomed with the warmth of a smile and a helpful hand.

Our store teams across the globe are at the very core of our mission – creating that warm, Sunglass Hut feeling for our guests every day. Sound like you? Read on!

Who are we

Born in 1971, we started as a small family business running a kiosk in a Miami mall. In just over 50 years, we’ve grown that business into 3,000+ stores worldwide as part of EssilorLuxottica, global leader in eyewear and home to eyewear’s most famous brands.

Even with our growth, we strive to bring that same family feel and welcoming spirit as the very first Sunglass Hut to our stores today. And that’s where you come in.

Our culture

Inclusion

Individuality thrives here and everyone is welcome

Relationships

We are a global community connected by a shared passion for self-expression

Fun

We empower others through uplifting energy & authenticity

Shared Wins

Success is what we owe each other. That's why every achievement, by every individual only propels us to reach further

YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE

Why Sunglass Hut is a great place to work

Gain unique experience in the luxury retail sector

Get the opportunity to build impactful relationships with customers

Experience working in a close, collaborative team

Enjoy growth, training & career advancement opportunities

Join a network of 180,000 employees in eyewear’s most famous brands through EssilorLuxottica

Retail roles

We have opportunities fit for a wide range of backgrounds including seasonal openings!

View all our in-store vacancies here

Team Leader

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of the store. The Team Leader functions to ensure achievement of sales and profit objectives, maintenance of service and operational standards and is responsible for the management, motivation and engagement of staff. In addition, the Team Leader delivers superior sales results by helping customers select products best suited to their lifestyle and implements and executes initiatives as directed by the Centre Manager or company.

Requirements:

Essential - Matric Certificate; previous experience in a retail or customer service environment and proven track record of achieving sales targets.Preferred
Preferred - Tertiary retail management or commerce qualification with 2+ years’ retail management experience.

Location

V&A Waterfront (CPT); Sandton (JHB)

Store Manager

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of the store. The Store Manager functions to ensure achievement of sales and profit objectives, maintenance of service and operational standards and is responsible for the management, motivation and engagement of staff. In addition, the Store Manager delivers superior sales results by helping customers select products best suited to their lifestyle and implements and executes initiatives as directed by the Centre Manager or company.

Requirements:

Essential - Matric Certificate; previous experience in a retail or customer service environment and a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
Preferred - Tertiary retail management or commerce qualification with 2+ years’ retail management experience.

Location

Cape Town International Airport (CPT); Ballito Junction (DUR); Ilanga Mall (NLP); Clearwater Mall (JHB);

Center Manager

This position is responsible for the direct supervision of two (2) or more stores within a Centre. The Centre Manager functions to ensure achievement of sales and profit objectives, maintenance of service and operational standards and is responsible for the management, motivation and engagement of staff. In addition, the Centre Manager delivers superior sales results by helping customers select products best suited to their lifestyle and implements and executes initiatives as directed by the Regional Manager or company.

Requirements:

Essential - Matric Certificate; previous experience in a retail or customer service environment and a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
Preferred - Tertiary retail management or commerce qualification with 2+ years’ retail management experience.

Location

Western Cape; Mall of Africa (JHB)

Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@za.luxottica.com

Don’t take our word for it. Check out what our employees are saying!

"My journey at Sunglass Hut is truly a phenomenal one and after 9 years of being apart of the family, I’m still so in-love with the brand. The learnings you gain, relationships and connections you get to build with our people from all departments and customers leads you to being the best vision of yourself. I personally am so thankful to be apart of this team and brand as it has grown me tremendously not only in my career at Sunglass Hut but as the woman I am today. Sunglass Hut has given me my independence and more importantly the confidence to take on any challenge. The culture we share at Sunglass Hut is truly unique."

- Uvashna

Centre Manager

"What I love the most about Sunglass Hut, is that it gives me the ability to be myself and how it allows inclusion and participation. We are a big family connected by shared wins, no matter where you go you always find energy and fun at Sunglass Hut."

- Xolisa

Centre Manger

"I always wanted to work for an International Company where I can take my success to the next level. I am one of the youngest employees in Sunglass Hut and joined the company fresh out of High School and yet I feel respected and taken care of here. The Culture is different and people's value are felt. I used to believe that work is never associated with fun. Something that Sunglass Hut people taught me is to have fun while you work and to enjoy it. I am a very principal orientated type of person - Sunglass Hut taught me how to embrace other's better and how to mature in my, leadership."

- Bea

Centre Manger