Kate Spade Seasonal Summer Associate
Kate Spade in New York is hiring a Seasonal Summer Associate — a seasonal retail role delivering customer service, visual merchandising and sales support.
Overview
Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand known for its spirited, modern aesthetics across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates within the Tapestry family of brands and combines creative design with an elevated retail experience aimed at fashion-conscious clientele.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver attentive, personalised customer service and build lasting client relationships to drive sales and brand loyalty.
- Execute daily sales transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system and handle cash and card payments following company procedures.
- Support visual merchandising standards: maintain window and floor displays, ensure product presentation meets brand guidelines and execute seasonal resets.
- Receive, unpack and process inventory; replenish sales floor stock and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Assist with store events and promotional activity, including styling clients and providing product knowledge on collections and materials.
- Adhere to loss-prevention and operational policies, maintain fitting-room standards and ensure the store environment is clean, organised and inviting.
- Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays to cover peak summer trading periods.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; further education in retail, fashion or customer service is an advantage.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule throughout the summer period, including weekends and holidays.
- Professional presentation and an enthusiastic, client-focused attitude aligned with a premium retail environment.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, perform light lifting and work on the sales floor during busy trading hours.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; 0–2 years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred. Prior experience in premium or lifestyle retail is advantageous but not required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.629 open roles in New York, including 1154 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.748 active listings on Cerulean, 1172 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.470 open positions, with 1322 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, client-centric retail environment where attention to detail and playful elegance are prized. The workplace emphasises collaborative teamwork, polished presentation and a strong focus on delivering an elevated customer experience during peak seasonal trading.
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