Kate Spade Client Services Associate

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Location
USA
└New York
└New York
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is an American contemporary-luxury lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label is part of Tapestry, Inc., a global house of modern luxury brands, and operates a network of boutiques and global wholesale partners focused on elevated client service and creative merchandising.

Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY — seasonal retail role delivering client service, POS operation and visual merchandising support.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, brand-aligned customer service to drive sales and cultivate short-term client relationships.
  • Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system, process transactions, and perform accurate cash handling and reconciliation.
  • Support visual merchandising standards: maintain displays, replenish stock, and ensure product presentation aligns with brand guidelines.
  • Assist with fitting room management, returns and exchanges, and resolve basic client inquiries professionally.
  • Participate in opening and closing procedures, daily floor operations, and periodic inventory counts.
  • Support promotional events, seasonal launches and store-level marketing initiatives as required.

Qualifications

  • Previous retail or customer-facing experience preferred, ideally within apparel, accessories or premium lifestyle brands.
  • Flexible availability including weekends and holidays; able to work varied shift patterns during seasonal peaks.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a polished, client-focused demeanour appropriate for a luxury retail environment.
  • Legal authorization to work in the country of employment.

Skills

Clienteling Visual merchandising Cash handling and transaction reconciliation Point-of-sale (POS) operation Inventory replenishment and stock management Loss-prevention awareness Effective verbal communication and active listening Adaptability in fast-paced retail settings

Experience

Entry-level role; prior retail or customer-service experience is preferred. Experience with luxury, contemporary or accessories brands is an advantage but not mandatory.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-forward retail culture that values a playful yet sophisticated aesthetic. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes collaborative teamwork, elevated client experiences and development opportunities within a global luxury retail network.

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.

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