Kate Spade Stylist

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Location
LivermoreCaliforniaUSA
Employment
Temporary
Seniority
Entry-Level
Compensation
$15–24.25/hour
Department
Retail & Boutique Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Jun 15, 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 is hiring a Temporary Stylist in Livermore, California. Support customers with styling advice and drive sales with strong product knowledge.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
  • Actively listen to customer needs and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
  • Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and create complete looks
  • Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear and coordinate products, encouraging customers to explore new styles
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience
  • Drive sales results through strong customer connections and brand storytelling
  • Maintain deep knowledge of brand heritage, product attributes, and seasonal collections
  • Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and point-of-sale transactions
  • Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner
  • Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, encouraging repeat visits and brand loyalty

Qualifications

  • Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Prior experience in a retail environment
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
  • Social media awareness and willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
  • English language proficiency (or local language proficiency per market)
  • Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver sales floor and stockroom

Skills

Customer engagement and styling Product knowledge and brand expertise Sales execution and transaction processing POS systems Inventory management Omnichannel selling Social media awareness

Experience

Prior experience in a retail environment is required. The candidate should demonstrate professional selling skills and a strong understanding of customer service dynamics in a luxury or contemporary retail setting.

Education

No specific educational requirement is stated; however, demonstrated competency in professional sales and customer engagement is essential.

Workplace

The role is situated in Livermore, California, USA — conveniently close to San Francisco.

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

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