Kate Spade Style Advisor
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $17.60–22/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 8, 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 Style Advisor at Kate Spade, Toronto Eaton Centre. Part-time retail role offering customer styling and sales support.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating exceptional product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and aesthetic preferences
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete looks that encourage exploration
- Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear and style products, reinforcing brand vision and customer confidence
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, compelling checkout experience
- Maintain strong operational standards, including stockroom organization, inventory awareness, and accurate POS transactions
- Drive results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
- Demonstrate willingness to learn and adopt omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
- Work flexibly to accommodate business needs, including evenings, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience working in a retail environment
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and collaborate effectively within a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
- Fluent English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market)
- Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in a customer-facing styling or sales role.
Education
No specific formal education requirement stated.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from CAD 17.60 to CAD 22 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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