Kate Spade Retail Stylist
- Location
- Kansas CityKansasUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home. The label is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and is recognised for its distinctive brand DNA and emphasis on accessible luxury and creative expression.
Kate Spade New York — Part-time Retail Stylist (Temporary Associate) in Kansas City, KS. Hourly pay $15.00–$19.50. Join a creative, customer-focused retail team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage guests with confidence, demonstrating thorough product knowledge across categories.
- Conduct consultative styling sessions to help customers discover and articulate their personal style and build complete looks.
- Drive sales through storytelling, suggestive selling and cross-category add-ons to create cohesive outfits.
- Deliver a seamless checkout experience and accurately complete POS transactions.
- Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including inventory organisation and replenishment.
- Use creativity to demonstrate multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles and services.
- Support omni-channel and virtual selling activities and participate in social media-driven client engagement when required.
- Provide and receive constructive feedback and collaborate effectively with team members.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment, ideally within fashion or accessories.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy season and public holidays.
- Physical capability to lift 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; able to climb, bend and kneel as required.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and operate effectively in a team.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail experience is required; demonstrable professional selling experience and a track record of building customer relationships and meeting sales objectives are preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; retail, fashion or styling training is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Kansas City, Kansas, 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, Tuition assistance
Culture
Kate Spade fosters an optimistic, creative and customer-centric culture that celebrates individuality and community. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises inclusion, development and constructive feedback within a collaborative retail environment.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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