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 customers with warmth and confidence, demonstrating extensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer style preferences and needs
• Provide personalized styling advice, suggest complementary products, and create complete coordinated looks
• Showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles and aesthetics
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and facilitate seamless checkout experiences
• Reinforce customer choices and foster loyalty by inviting return visits
• Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
• Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and point-of-sale transactions
• Demonstrate proficiency in omnichannel and virtual selling techniques as applicable
• Accept and provide constructive feedback in a professional, collaborative manner

Qualifications

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Prior experience in a retail sales environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively within a team setting
• Social media awareness and demonstrated willingness to learn omnichannel and virtual selling techniques
• English language proficiency
• Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly (up to 50 lbs. occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and navigate the sales floor and stockroom
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and high-traffic retail periods
• Strong product knowledge development capability across fashion, accessories, and lifestyle categories

Skills

Experience

Prior experience in a retail sales environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling skills and proven ability to build customer relationships in a luxury or lifestyle retail setting.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education is expected; additional retail training or customer service certification is preferred but not required.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.25 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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