Kate Spade Part-Time Stylist

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Location
ChicagoIllinoisUSA
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–24.25/hour
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a design-led lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home. The brand is part of Tapestry, a global house of fashion brands, and is known for a strong retail presence and emphasis on creative product storytelling and customer experience.

Kate Spade in Chicago seeks a Part-Time Stylist (15 hours) to deliver personalized styling and drive sales at the 900 North store.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet customers warmly and establish rapport; assess needs through attentive listening and targeted questions.
  • Provide personalized styling advice, curate complete looks and suggest complementary items to increase basket size.
  • Demonstrate deep product knowledge across categories and communicate brand story and product attributes.
  • Drive sales through expert clienteling, storytelling and follow-up to reinforce customer choices and encourage return visits.
  • Execute omnichannel/virtual selling activities and support social-driven engagement when required.
  • Operate POS, process transactions accurately and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
  • Maintain operational excellence: organize stockroom, receive and replenish inventory, and uphold visual merchandising standards.
  • Perform physical tasks as required (lifting up to 25 lbs routinely; occasional lifts up to 50 lbs) and support high-traffic days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories or luxury retail.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and collaborate effectively within a team.
  • Social media awareness and openness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques.
  • Proficiency in English (or the local language for the market) and comfort engaging diverse clientele.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
  • Physical capacity to lift and maneuver stock and merchandise as described.

Skills

POS transactions omnichannel/virtual selling social media platforms product knowledge (fashion/accessories) styling and visual merchandising stockroom organization clienteling and customer engagement

Experience

Prior retail experience is required; demonstrated success in selling, client advising or styling within a store environment is preferred. Experience with omnichannel tools or virtual selling is an advantage.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; coursework or certificates in fashion, retail or visual merchandising are a plus.

Workplace

The role is situated in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 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 fosters a playful, design-forward workplace that values creativity, optimism and customer-centric service. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasizes inclusivity, development and collaboration across a global portfolio of fashion houses.

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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