Kate Spade Store Assistant
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an internationally recognized contemporary luxury lifestyle brand known for its playful sophistication and distinctive design language across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. The brand operates within the Tapestry portfolio, benefiting from the resources of a global fashion group while maintaining a creative, design-led identity focused on elevated customer experiences.
Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Temporary retail role delivering client service and supporting store operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, personalised service to clients in accordance with Kate Spade brand standards and clienteling practices.
- Achieve daily and weekly sales objectives through proactive engagement and product knowledge.
- Operate point-of-sale systems, process transactions, returns and exchanges accurately and securely.
- Maintain visual merchandising, store presentation and stock levels to the brand’s visual and operational guidelines.
- Support receiving, replenishment and inventory counts, and adhere to loss-prevention and cash-handling procedures.
- Assist with store events, promotional activities and opening/closing duties as required by store management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional retail or customer-service training is advantageous.
- Availability to work flexible retail hours, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
- Polished personal presentation and professional demeanor appropriate to a luxury retail environment.
- Strong communication skills, numeracy for transactional duties, and proven ability to work in a fast-paced team.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; 0–2 years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred. Prior experience in luxury or premium-brand retail is advantageous but not mandatory.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-forward workplace that values personable, service-oriented colleagues and attention to detail. The retail environment emphasizes brand storytelling, team collaboration and delivering memorable client experiences within a vibrant, fashion-led setting.
About Cerulean
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