Kate Spade Retail Stylist

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home décor. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and commercial innovation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and establish rapport; listen and ask targeted questions to assess customer needs and preferences.
• Provide personalised styling advice and assemble complete looks that integrate Kate Spade products across categories.
• Drive sales through storytelling and product knowledge, recommending add‑ons to increase transaction value.
• Demonstrate multiple ways to wear and use products to inspire exploration of new styles.
• Manage transactions and maintain operational standards at the point of sale (POS).
• Maintain stockroom organisation, replenish sales floor inventory and support visual merchandising efforts.
• Deliver seamless omnichannel customer service, including virtual selling and social media engagement when required.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to continuously improve individual and team performance.
• Work a flexible schedule—including nights, weekends, holidays and peak retail periods—to meet business needs.
• Perform physical tasks as required (regularly lift ~25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs; climb, bend and manoeuvre on the sales floor).

Qualifications

• Demonstrable professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Prior retail experience, preferably in fashion, accessories or lifestyle categories.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritise and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable with social media and willing to develop omnichannel/virtual selling techniques.
• Flexible availability to cover peak trading hours and seasonal demand.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role, including regular lifting and stockroom duties.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

Experience

Previous retail experience required; candidate should evidence professional selling success, strong customer service delivery and familiarity with styling or visual presentation in a retail environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or certification in fashion, visual merchandising or retail preferred.

Workplace

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 creative, optimistic and customer‑centric workplace that values individuality and bold design. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasises inclusivity, professional development and collaborative team dynamics.

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