Kate Spade Stylist
Kate Spade New York in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a Part‑Time Stylist to deliver personalised styling, drive sales and support omni-channel client service.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. The maison is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of consumer luxury brands, and is known for youthful design DNA, strong brand storytelling and a customer-centric retail experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet and engage guests confidently, using expert product knowledge to guide purchase decisions and build lasting client relationships.
- Provide personalised styling advice, assemble complete looks, suggest add‑on items and demonstrate multiple ways to wear key pieces.
- Drive sales through storytelling, upselling and proactive clientelling across in‑store and virtual channels.
- Operate POS, manage transactions and ensure a smooth checkout experience while maintaining operational standards on the sales floor.
- Maintain visual standards and stockroom organisation, including merchandise replenishment and inventory handling.
- Adapt to omni-channel selling tools and assist customers via virtual/remote appointments and social platforms.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated professional selling skills with strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior retail experience, preferably within fashion, accessories or lifestyle brands.
- Comfortable working a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, peak retail periods and public holidays.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally; able to climb, bend, kneel and manoeuvre on the sales floor and in the stockroom.
- Openness to learn omni‑channel and virtual selling techniques and to engage with brand social media initiatives.
- English proficiency (or local market language proficiency).
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required, ideally within fashion, accessories, or lifestyle retail with a track record of delivering sales and high-quality customer service.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational training or coursework in fashion, retail, or visual merchandising is a plus.
Workplace
The role is situated in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA — conveniently close to New York. There are currently 5 open positions in Elizabeth on Cerulean, with 1 added recently. Within New Jersey, Cerulean currently features 117 open roles, including 6 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.591 open roles — 143 of them newly added.
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, Tuition assistance.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a spirited, creative and customer‑centric workplace that values optimism and individuality. As part of the Tapestry family, the brand emphasises inclusion, professional development and collaborative retail teams focused on storytelling and elevated guest experiences.
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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