Kate Spade Stylist
- Location
- SmithfieldNorth CarolinaUSA
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 29, 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 Stylist – Temporary Part-Time, Smithfield, NC. Drive luxury retail sales through personalized styling and exceptional customer engagement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly and confidently while demonstrating comprehensive 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 products, and create complete coordinated looks
- Showcase multiple styling approaches and encourage customers to explore new styles and seasonal collections
- Guide customers through the purchase decision process and ensure a seamless checkout experience
- Reinforce customer choices and build brand loyalty by inviting patrons to return
- Drive sales results through authentic customer connections and compelling brand storytelling
- Maintain deep knowledge of brand heritage, product attributes, and seasonal collections across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, and home décor
- Maintain operational excellence including stockroom organization, inventory management, and accurate POS transactions
- Provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional, collaborative manner
- Work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, high-traffic retail days, and holiday periods to meet business needs
- Perform physical tasks including lifting merchandise up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally, climbing, bending, kneeling, and navigating the sales floor and stockroom
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
- Prior experience working in a retail environment
- Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work collaboratively within a team structure
- Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni-channel and virtual selling techniques
- English proficiency or local language proficiency as required by market
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high-traffic retail days
- Physical capability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally, and to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver throughout sales floor and stockroom
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in a retail environment is required. Candidates should demonstrate professional selling expertise and a proven ability to engage diverse customers through thoughtful, consultative service.
Education
No formal educational requirements specified.
Workplace
This position is based in Smithfield, North Carolina, USA, within easy reach of Raleigh.
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
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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