Kate Spade Style Advisor

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Location
GlendaleArizonaUSA
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–19.50/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Jul 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.

Temporary Part-Time Style Advisor at Kate Spade, Glendale, Arizona – $15.00–$19.50/hr. Join a global luxury brand as a fashion advisor in outlet retail.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
  • Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand their aesthetic preferences and lifestyle
  • Provide expert styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks
  • Showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles through creative presentation
  • Guide customers through purchasing decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, building loyalty and encouraging repeat visits
  • Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
  • Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and POS transactions
  • Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy retail seasons, and high-traffic days
  • Lift and maneuver merchandise regularly (up to 25 lbs. regularly, occasionally up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, kneel as needed on sales floor and stockroom

Qualifications

  • Prior retail experience demonstrating customer service excellence
  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and collaborate within a team environment
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and high-traffic retail periods including public holidays
  • Physical capability to lift regularly (up to 25 lbs.) and occasionally (up to 50 lbs.), and to climb, bend, and kneel
  • Proficiency in English

Skills

Point of sale (POS) systems Product knowledge across fashion, accessories, and lifestyle categories Customer service and engagement Styling and wardrobe coordination Sales and upselling techniques Inventory and stockroom management Social media awareness Omni-channel and virtual selling awareness

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or luxury lifestyle retail. Demonstrated ability to connect with customers and drive sales through authentic engagement and product expertise.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Openness to continuous learning and professional development in retail practices and product knowledge.

Workplace

This position is based in Glendale, Arizona, USA, within easy reach of Phoenix.

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 parental 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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