Kate Spade Stylist
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 9, 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 hiring Stylist in Kittery, Maine. Part-time retail position offering competitive pay, benefits, and career growth.
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 needs and preferences
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete coordinated looks
- Showcase multiple ways to wear products using creativity and brand storytelling to encourage customer exploration
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure seamless checkout experiences
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections, compelling storytelling, and deep brand knowledge
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
- Contribute to omnichannel initiatives including social media awareness and virtual selling techniques
- Work flexibly to accommodate business needs including evenings, weekends, holidays, and high-traffic retail periods
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices while inviting repeat visits and building brand loyalty
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a retail environment
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom
- English language proficiency
- Willingness to learn and adapt to omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience required; demonstrated success in customer-facing sales roles preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; further education in fashion, business, or related fields is beneficial but not required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Kittery, Maine, USA — conveniently close to Portland.
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.
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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