Kate Spade Style Advisor

Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$18.25–21.50/hour
Posted
Sep 12, 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 Temporary Style Advisor in Burnaby, BC. Part-time retail position offering competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating strong product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
  • Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs, preferences, and lifestyle
  • Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete looks
  • Showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore and express their personal style
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, elevated checkout experience
  • Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
  • Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, inventory accuracy, and POS transactions
  • Demonstrate deep brand knowledge and articulate product attributes across all collections
  • Give and receive feedback in a constructive and professional manner
  • Work collaboratively with team members to meet business objectives

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Prior experience in a retail environment
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Strong 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)
  • Physical ability to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Customer engagement and relationship building Styling and fashion consultation Product knowledge and brand storytelling POS system operation Inventory management Omni-channel and virtual selling awareness Social media awareness

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment is required.

Education

None specified; English or local market language proficiency required.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with easy access to Vancouver.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 18.25 to USD 21.50 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

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Kate Spade

Kate Spade Style Advisor

Burnaby, Canada

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