Kate Spade Retail Stylist

Location
Altoona Iowa USA
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–19.25/hour
Posted
Oct 5, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.

The Retail Stylist serves as a knowledgeable advisor, helping customers select products, express their personal style and incorporate Kate Spade pieces into their wardrobes. The role combines customer styling and sales with stockroom organization and point-of-sale transactions; it is a temporary, part-time position with a flexible schedule.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet customers warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
  • Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
  • Provide styling advice, suggest complementary items, and create complete looks.
  • Show customers creative ways to wear products and encourage them to explore new styles.
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and provide a seamless checkout experience.
  • Reinforce and celebrate customers’ choices and invite them to return.
  • Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Kate Spade and product attributes across all categories.
  • Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and point-of-sale transactions.
  • Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills, with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate in a team setting.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques.
  • English proficiency or proficiency in the local language, as applicable to the market.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days such as public holidays.
  • Ability to regularly lift at least 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.; climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Skills

Professional selling Product knowledge Styling Customer engagement Storytelling Social media awareness Omnichannel selling Virtual selling Point-of-sale transactions Stockroom organization Multitasking Prioritization Team collaboration Interpersonal communication Feedback

Workplace

This position is based in Altoona, Iowa, USA, within easy reach of Des Moines.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.25 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and disability insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; tuition assistance.

Culture

Kate Spade fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.

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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Kate Spade Retail Stylist

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