Kate Spade Retail Stylist / Temporary Associate

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Location
AtlantaGeorgiaUSA
Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–24.25/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Apr 29, 2026

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 collections. The brand is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of fashion brands, and is recognised for a distinctive, accessible-luxury point of view and a strong focus on customer-facing retail experiences.

Kate Spade New York in Atlanta (Lenox Square Mall) seeks a Temporary Associate (part-time) to provide styling and sales; $15–$24.25/hr.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet and engage guests warmly; establish rapport and demonstrate confident, up-to-date product knowledge.
  • Serve as a trusted stylist—listen to customer needs, provide tailored styling advice, suggest complementary items, and assemble complete looks.
  • Drive sales through storytelling and relationship-building; convert interactions into purchases and encourage repeat visits.
  • Perform point-of-sale transactions accurately and ensure a smooth checkout experience.
  • Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including inventory replenishment and organisation.
  • Show creativity in visual presentation and demonstrate multiple ways to wear and combine product assortments.
  • Accept and give constructive feedback; collaborate proactively with colleagues to meet store goals.
  • Work a flexible schedule (including nights, weekends, busy season and holidays) and perform routine physical tasks (regularly lift ~25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs).

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
  • Prior retail experience, preferably in a fashion or lifestyle environment.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work collaboratively within a team.
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni‑channel and virtual selling techniques.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends and peak retail periods.
  • Ability to perform physical duties: lift, bend, climb and manoeuvre on the sales floor and in the stockroom.

Skills

Professional selling skills Interpersonal communication POS Social media Omni/virtual selling techniques Visual merchandising (basic) Inventory and stockroom organisation

Experience

Previous experience in retail sales or a customer-facing fashion role is required; prior styling or luxury retail experience is preferred. Demonstrated track record of meeting sales objectives and delivering an elevated customer experience is advantageous.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, 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 New York fosters an optimistic, creative and customer-centric retail culture rooted in playful design and accessible luxury. As part of Tapestry, the brand emphasises inclusion, development and collaborative teamwork within a fast-paced 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.

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