Kate Spade Stylist

San Diego California USA

Employment
Part-Time
Seniority
Entry-Level
Posted
Nov 6, 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.

The Stylist advises customers on product selection and personal style, delivering styling recommendations and a seamless purchase experience while supporting sales and store operations. This is a temporary, part-time role in San Diego, California, with a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
  • Listen actively and ask insightful follow-up questions to understand customer needs.
  • Provide styling advice, suggest add-ons, and create complete looks.
  • Show customers creative ways to wear products and encourage them to explore new styles.
  • Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
  • Reinforce and celebrate customers’ choices, encouraging them to return.
  • Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Kate Spade and product attributes across all categories.
  • Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and POS transactions.
  • Give and receive feedback honestly and constructively.

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 omni/virtual selling techniques.
  • English proficiency or proficiency in the local language.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, busy season, high-traffic retail days, and public holidays.
  • Ability to regularly lift at least 25 lbs (up to 50 lbs occasionally), climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver around the sales floor and stockroom.

Skills

Professional selling Product knowledge Styling Customer engagement Storytelling POS transactions Social media awareness Omni/virtual selling Multitasking Prioritization Team collaboration Interpersonal skills Communication

Workplace

The role is situated in San Diego, California, USA.

The setting California

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Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; 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.

Kate Spade

Kate Spade Stylist

San Diego, USA

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