Kate Spade Retail Stylist

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Location
ChicagoIllinoisUSA
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–24.25/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand within the Tapestry portfolio, celebrated for its colorful, optimistic design ethos across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home goods. As part of Tapestry, the brand operates within a house of luxury labels that emphasises inclusivity, creativity, and customer-focused retail experiences.

Kate Spade in Chicago seeks a part-time Retail Stylist (Temporary Associate) to deliver personalised styling and drive sales.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly, build rapport and demonstrate authoritative product knowledge across categories.
  • Listen actively to understand customer needs and provide personalised styling advice to create complete looks and suggest complementary items.
  • Use creativity to present multiple ways to wear and combine products, encouraging customers to explore new styles.
  • Drive sales through storytelling and consultative selling while meeting store performance objectives.
  • Execute POS transactions and ensure a seamless checkout experience for customers.
  • Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organisation, inventory handling and visual presentation of merchandise.
  • Provide and accept constructive feedback; collaborate with team members to improve customer service and store results.
  • Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak seasons and holidays; perform regular physical tasks such as lifting (up to 25 lbs regularly, to 50 lbs occasionally) and maneuvering the sales floor and stockroom.

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and verbal communication.
  • Prior experience in a retail environment; experience in fashion or luxury retail preferred.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise responsibilities and work effectively in a team setting.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Professional selling Styling and visual merchandising Point of Sale (POS) transactions Stockroom organisation and inventory handling Omni/virtual selling Social media awareness Customer engagement and storytelling

Experience

Prior retail experience is required; experience in fashion or luxury retail is preferred. Demonstrated track record of consultative selling and delivering high levels of customer service is valued.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or training in fashion, merchandising or retail is a plus.

Workplace

This position is based 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 an optimistic, creative retail environment that celebrates individuality and customer-centric service. As part of Tapestry, the workplace emphasises inclusivity, collaboration and ongoing development for store teams.

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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