Kate Spade Stylist
- Location
- OntarioCaliforniaUSA
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 3, 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.
Temporary Stylist at Kate Spade New York in Ontario, California. Deliver personalized styling and drive sales through customer engagement and product expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating extensive product knowledge across all Kate Spade categories
- Actively listen and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer aesthetic preferences and lifestyle requirements
- Provide personalized styling advice, suggest coordinating products, and create complete looks tailored to individual customers
- Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear and style products while encouraging customers to explore new styles
- Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless, positive checkout experience
- Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return and building long-term brand loyalty
- Drive sales results through strong customer connections and authentic brand storytelling
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, merchandise presentation, and accurate POS transactions
- Demonstrate proficiency with omni-channel and virtual selling techniques as required
- Lift merchandise regularly (up to 25 lbs.) and occasionally (up to 50 lbs.), and navigate the sales floor and stockroom by climbing, bending, and kneeling
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a retail sales environment
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Strong product knowledge or ability to quickly master product attributes across multiple categories
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English language proficiency
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days (including public holidays)
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Skills
Experience
Prior experience working in a retail environment is required. The candidate should demonstrate professional selling skills with proven ability to build customer relationships and drive sales through authentic engagement.
Education
No specific formal education requirement is stated; however, proficiency in English is required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Ontario, California, USA — conveniently close to Los Angeles.
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
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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