Kate Spade Seasonal Retail Assistant

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Location
New YorkNew YorkUSA
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Apr 1, 2026

About Kate Spade

Kate Spade is a design-led lifestyle brand known for its playful, modern approach to handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry, Inc. portfolio, Kate Spade blends fashion-led retail with elevated client service and creative visual merchandising across global stores.

Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Seasonal retail role focused on sales, client service and visual merchandising at Kate Spade.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Deliver exceptional, personalized client service to drive conversion and build long-term customer relationships.
  • Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system to process sales, exchanges and returns accurately; handle cash and card transactions securely.
  • Support visual merchandising standards: maintain displays, replenish floor stock and ensure the salesfloor reflects current brand directives.
  • Execute receiving, tagging and basic inventory-management tasks to maintain stock accuracy and store presentation.
  • Contribute to loss-prevention procedures, maintain store housekeeping and assist with opening/closing duties as required.
  • Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holiday periods to meet store staffing needs.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail or hospitality training is advantageous.
  • Authorization to work in the United States (proof of eligibility required).
  • Demonstrated customer-service orientation with a professional, brand-appropriate manner.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and peak retail seasons.

Skills

Point-of-sale (POS) systems Cash handling and transaction reconciliation Visual merchandising and stock replenishment Inventory management procedures Customer relationship building and retail selling techniques Effective verbal communication and teamwork

Experience

Entry-level role; previous retail or customer-facing experience preferred. Seasonal or temporary retail experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Workplace

This position is based in New York, New York, USA.

Culture

Kate Spade cultivates a creative, design-forward retail culture where style and service converge. Store teams operate in a fast-paced, client-focused environment that values visual presentation, collaborative teamwork and a polished, approachable brand persona.

About Cerulean

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