Kate Spade Stylist

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a contemporary American lifestyle brand celebrated for its playful yet sophisticated approach to fashion and accessories. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the label operates within a global luxury retail network that emphasizes design-led product, elevated customer experience and cross-brand operational standards.

Kate Spade New York seeks a Stylist to serve as a trusted advisor assisting customers in selecting products that align with their aesthetic and lifestyle. The role involves delivering personalized styling guidance, creating complete looks, and facilitating seamless purchasing experiences while maintaining strong product knowledge and operational excellence. The Stylist will work collaboratively with customers to discover and express their personal style while showcasing how Kate Spade products integrate with existing wardrobes.

Role & Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all categories
• Actively listen to customers and ask insightful follow-up questions to identify specific needs and preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and curate complete looks that reflect customer aspirations
• Use creativity to showcase multiple styling possibilities and encourage customers to explore new styles and product categories
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting repeat visits and building lasting relationships
• Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
• Give and receive feedback constructively; demonstrate willingness to learn and adapt
• Maintain flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and busy retail periods including public holidays

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing environment
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and collaborate within a team setting
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
• English language proficiency
• Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom
• Alignment with core competencies: Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy, Drive for Results, Creativity, Courage, Learning on the Fly, and ability to manage ambiguity

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment is required. The candidate should demonstrate professional selling skills and the ability to build meaningful customer relationships in a luxury or lifestyle retail setting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in fashion, styling, or visual merchandising is a plus.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 per hour.

Benefits

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance

Culture

Kate Spade cultivates a creative, design-driven workplace where product storytelling and elevated client service are central. The retail environment prizes collaboration, attention to detail and a polished brand presentation, with opportunities to grow within Tapestry’s global luxury retail organization.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.