Kate Spade Stylist
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle and accessories house renowned for its playful, modern aesthetic and iconic handbags. The brand sits within the Tapestry portfolio and operates global retail, wholesale and e‑commerce channels, combining craft-led product with an emphasis on elevated customer experience.
Kate Spade New York seeks a Stylist to serve as a trusted advisor who assists customers in selecting products that align with their aesthetic and lifestyle. The Stylist will engage guests with strong product knowledge, ask insightful questions to understand customer needs, provide styling advice and add-ons to create complete looks, and guide customers through seamless purchase decisions while reinforcing and celebrating customer choices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs, aesthetic preferences, and lifestyle requirements
- Provide styling advice, suggest coordinated add-ons, and create complete looks that showcase multiple ways to wear Kate Spade products
- Use creativity to encourage customers to explore new styles and incorporate Kate Spade products into their existing wardrobe
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience via POS systems
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return and building lasting relationships
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections, storytelling, and brand knowledge
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory awareness, and transaction accuracy
- Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner to support continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience working in a retail environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
- Fluency in English or local market language
- Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
- Availability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships and drive sales through strong interpersonal skills is essential.
Education
No specific formal education requirement is stated; high school diploma or equivalent is typically expected in retail roles of this level.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tampa, Florida, USA.
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, and tuition assistance.
Culture
The workplace culture emphasizes creative expression, meticulous brand standards and a strong customer-centric ethos. Teams operate in a fast-paced retail environment that values collaborative problem solving, professional development and a polished client experience.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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