Kate Spade Seasonal Stylist
- Location
- ArvinCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 25, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a vibrant American luxury lifestyle brand known for its spirited New York sensibility, joyful color, and polished modern femininity. Founded in 1993, the house has grown from an iconic handbag label into a global name spanning accessories, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home, and lifestyle. As an employer, Kate Spade offers a creative and collaborative environment where individuality, optimism, and thoughtful design are central to the culture. Part of Tapestry, Inc., the brand provides opportunities across retail, merchandising, design, digital, marketing, and corporate functions, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive vision that celebrates wit, elegance, and everyday sophistication.
Kate Spade New York Seasonal Stylist in Arvin, California. Part-time retail role offering $15–$19.50/hr plus comprehensive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand their aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
- Provide tailored styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete, cohesive looks that resonate with individual customers
- Showcase multiple ways to wear and style products, encouraging customers to explore new styles and expand their personal aesthetic
- Guide customers through the purchase decision process and ensure a seamless, enjoyable checkout experience
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, building brand loyalty and encouraging repeat visits
- Drive sales results through strong customer relationships, compelling brand storytelling, and deep product knowledge
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
- Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling to accommodate business needs, including evenings, weekends, holiday periods, and high-traffic retail days
- Provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional, collaborative manner
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing sales environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Professional selling skills with demonstrated ability to build rapport with diverse customer types
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market)
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly, up to 50 lbs. occasionally; capacity to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom environments
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Strong background in customer engagement, styling, or fashion retail is preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal education requirement stated.
Workplace
This position is based in Arvin, California, USA, within easy reach of Bakersfield.
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 fosters a workplace culture rooted in optimism, creativity, and a distinctive sense of playful sophistication. As an employer, it encourages collaboration, individuality, and an entrepreneurial spirit, empowering teams to bring joyful, customer-focused storytelling to every aspect of the brand experience.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kate Spade, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Style Advisor», «Retail Stylist», «Client Styling Associate», «Fashion Consultant», «Sales Stylist», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.