Kate Spade Stylist

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 strong product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer aesthetic preferences and lifestyle needs
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete coordinated looks
• Showcase multiple ways to wear products using creativity and encourage customers to explore new styles
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless point-of-sale checkout experience
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting them to return and build brand loyalty
• Drive sales results through genuine customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of brand heritage, design philosophy, and product attributes across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory accuracy, and merchandise presentation
• Give and receive feedback in a constructive, professional manner to support continuous improvement
• Demonstrate social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably in luxury fashion or lifestyle goods
• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team setting
• Strong product knowledge development capability and willingness to become an expert on Kate Spade collections
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days including public holidays
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and maneuver sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment, preferably within luxury fashion, accessories, or lifestyle brand retail. Demonstrated success in customer-facing sales roles with a track record of building client relationships and exceeding sales targets through personalized service and product expertise.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Ongoing product training and brand education provided by Kate Spade.

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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