Kate Spade Seasonal Stylist

Employment
Seasonal
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–24.25/hour
Posted
Sep 23, 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 seeks a Seasonal Stylist in Chicago, Illinois. Part-time retail position offering $15–$24.25/hour plus comprehensive benefits.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
  • Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and aesthetic preferences
  • Provide personalized styling advice, suggest coordinating add-ons, and create complete looks that incorporate Kate Spade products into customers' existing wardrobes
  • Showcase multiple ways to wear and style products, encouraging customers to explore new styles and possibilities
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return and building lasting relationships
  • Drive results through strong customer connections and strategic storytelling about brand heritage and product attributes
  • Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
  • Demonstrate willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques, including social media awareness
  • Work collaboratively with team members and provide constructive feedback in an honest and professional manner

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing environment
  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Strong proficiency in English and ability to communicate clearly with diverse customers
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team setting
  • Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom
  • Flexibility to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasonal periods, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays

Skills

Customer engagement and relationship building Product styling and personal shopping POS systems Inventory management Omni-channel selling techniques Social media awareness Brand storytelling Multitasking and time management

Experience

Prior experience working in a retail environment is required. Experience in fashion, luxury goods, or lifestyle retail is preferred.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal education requirement specified.

Workplace

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

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, 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.

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Kate Spade

Kate Spade Seasonal Stylist

Chicago, United States of America

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