Kate Spade Retail Stylist

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand within the Tapestry portfolio, celebrated for its colorful, bold, and optimistic aesthetic since its founding in 1993. The brand designs distinctive handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and accessories that embody a modern sensibility and vibrant approach to everyday luxury. As part of Tapestry, Inc.—a leading global house of brands—Kate Spade New York is committed to innovation, inclusivity, and delivering exceptional value to discerning customers worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary pieces, and create complete coordinated looks
• Showcase multiple ways to style products and encourage customers to explore new approaches to self-expression
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, positive checkout experience
• Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory awareness, and accurate POS transactions
• Give and receive feedback constructively to support continuous improvement
• Manage flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, peak seasons, and high-traffic retail periods
• Demonstrate willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail selling environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle retail
• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate effectively within a team setting
• Flexibility to work variable schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods
• Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; ability to climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom environments
• English proficiency at a professional level

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail selling environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate a proven track record of success in direct customer engagement, building rapport across diverse customer demographics, and achieving sales targets through relationship-driven selling approaches.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal tertiary education required.

Workplace

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

Kate Spade New York embodies a colorful, bold, and optimistic workplace culture that celebrates creativity, authenticity, and inclusive community. The brand values courage, creativity, customer focus, and a relentless drive for results, fostering an environment where employees embrace ambiguity, learn on the fly, and build meaningful connections with colleagues and customers alike. As part of the Tapestry family, the organization is committed to equity, diversity, and innovation while maintaining a distinctly optimistic and empowering atmosphere.

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.