- Location
- Mashantucket Connecticut USA
- Address
- 455 TROLLEY LINE BLVD, STE 590, Mashantucket, CT 06338 View map
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 23, 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 seeks a Stylist to serve as a trusted advisor, assisting customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. The Stylist will engage guests through warm, knowledgeable consultations, discover and express individual personal style, and demonstrate how to incorporate Kate Spade products into existing wardrobes. This temporary part-time position requires strong product knowledge, exceptional styling abilities, and a commitment to operational excellence in a dynamic retail environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge and brand expertise
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs and preferences
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary add-ons, and curate complete coordinated looks
- Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear and style products, encouraging exploration of new aesthetics
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, elevated checkout experience
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, building loyalty and inviting repeat visits
- Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
- Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization, merchandising, and accurate POS transactions
- Demonstrate proficiency with omni-channel and virtual selling techniques where applicable
- Give and receive feedback in a constructive, professional manner
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience in a retail or customer-facing environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- Fluency in English (or local language proficiency per market)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
- Physical ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills and a proven ability to engage customers in advisory capacities.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Further formal education is not required.
Workplace
This position is based in Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA, within easy reach of Providence.
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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
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kate Spade, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Sales Advisor», «Retail Associate», «Client Advisor», «Style Consultant», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.