Kate Spade Style Advisor
- Location
- AuburnWashingtonUSA
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 2, 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 hiring Style Advisor in Auburn, Washington. Temporary part-time retail role offering $15–$19.50/hr with benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen and pose insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and preferences
- Provide expert styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete looks that reflect the customer's personal aesthetic
- Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return for future purchases
- Maintain deep knowledge of brand heritage and product attributes to drive results through storytelling
- Ensure operational excellence, including stockroom organization and POS transactions
- Demonstrate willingness to give and receive feedback in a constructive and honest manner
- Maintain physical presence on the sales floor, maneuvering between retail and stockroom areas
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a retail environment
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Awareness of social media and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Proficiency in English or local market language
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally)
- Physical capability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills with proven interpersonal and communication abilities.
Education
No formal education requirement is specified; however, strong communication skills and product knowledge development are essential.
Workplace
This position is based in Auburn, Washington, USA, within easy reach of Seattle.
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
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