Kate Spade Seasonal Stylist
Kate Spade (Tapestry) — Seasonal Stylist in Arvin, CA (Outlets At Tejon). Part-time role delivering styling and sales; $15–$19.50/hr.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognised lifestyle brand known for its colorful, optimistic design language across handbags, ready-to-wear, accessories and home. The brand operates within the Tapestry portfolio, a multinational house of fashion brands, and pursues a commercial, design-led approach that emphasises creativity, accessible luxury and a strong customer-facing retail experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet customers warmly and establish rapport; assess needs through active listening and targeted questions.
- Deliver personalised styling advice and build complete looks that integrate Kate Spade product across categories.
- Drive sales through storytelling, suggest complementary items and close transactions using the POS system.
- Curate visual presentation on the sales floor and use creative merchandising to demonstrate multiple ways to wear product.
- Maintain operational excellence: organise the stockroom, manage inventory replenishment and execute accurate POS transactions.
- Support omni-channel and virtual selling activities; engage customers via social media and digital touchpoints when required.
- Ensure a seamless checkout experience and reinforce customer choices to encourage repeat visits.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable professional selling skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion or accessories.
- Comfortable multitasking and prioritising in a fast-paced, team-oriented retail setting.
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak retail seasons and public holidays.
- Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs; ability to climb, bend and manoeuvre around the sales floor and stockroom.
Skills
Experience
Previous retail experience is required; prior experience selling fashion or accessories and demonstrated success meeting sales goals is strongly preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or coursework in fashion, merchandising or styling is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Arvin, California, USA, within easy reach of Bakersfield. Cerulean lists 2 open roles in Arvin, including 1 posted recently. The broader California area accounts for 381 active listings on Cerulean, 19 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
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 cultivates a playful, design-driven workplace that values optimism, creativity and inclusive customer experiences. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand emphasises professional development, diversity and collaboration across its retail teams.
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.