Kate Spade Style Advisor
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 19, 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 Part-Time Style Advisor in Woodbury, NY. Join our retail team and guide customers through personalized style and product selection.
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 aesthetic, lifestyle needs, and preferences
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and curate complete looks tailored to individual customers
- Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles and combinations
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, celebratory checkout experience
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, creating memorable moments that invite customers to return
- Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, merchandise displays, and accurate POS transactions
- Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner to support continuous personal and team improvement
- Accommodate flexible scheduling requirements including nights, weekends, peak seasons, and high-traffic retail days including holidays
- Lift and maneuver merchandise regularly (up to 25 lbs.), and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; climb, bend, and kneel as needed on the sales floor and in the stockroom
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in fashion or lifestyle brands
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English language proficiency
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, and holiday peak periods
- Physical capability to lift, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom environments
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience is required, with preference for background in fashion, accessories, or luxury lifestyle retail.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; no formal education requirement specified.
Workplace
This position is based in Woodbury, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 24.25 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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