Kate Spade Style Advisor

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer lifestyle needs and aesthetic preferences
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete coordinated looks
• Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear and combine products, encouraging customers to explore new styles
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, positive checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting repeat visits and building brand loyalty
• Drive sales results through strong customer connections and compelling product storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and apply omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
• Give and receive feedback in a constructive, professional manner to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion, accessories, or lifestyle brands
• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
• Social media awareness and demonstrated willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
• Fluent English proficiency
• Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver throughout the sales floor and stockroom
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including evenings, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays

Skills

Experience

Prior retail experience is required, ideally in fashion, accessories, or luxury lifestyle environments. The candidate should demonstrate a track record of building customer relationships, driving sales through effective consultative selling, and adapting to the fast-paced retail environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certification in fashion, styling, or retail management is advantageous but not required.

Workplace

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.

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