Kate Spade Temporary Associate
Kate Spade — New York: Temporary Associate role supporting sales, merchandising and client service for a seasonal retail assignment.
Overview
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand known for its modern, playful aesthetic and accessible luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. The label operates as part of Tapestry, a leading house of fashion brands, and is characterized by strong retail operations, a focus on design-led product, and a customer-centric approach.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional client service through proactive engagement, styling advice, and follow-up to drive sales and brand loyalty.
- Operate the point-of-sale, process transactions, returns and exchanges, and ensure accurate cash handling and daily reconciliation.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards, perform floor moves, and ensure product presentation reflects brand directives.
- Support receiving, replenishment and stockroom organization; assist with inventory counts and merchandise tagging.
- Assist with store events, pop-ups or seasonal campaigns and provide flexible coverage for peak trading hours, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to deliver attentive, courteous client service in a retail environment; luxury or premium retail experience preferred.
- Availability for flexible, temporary scheduling including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
- Basic numeracy and cash-handling competence; reliable attention to detail for transactions and stock procedures.
- Right to work in the country of hire and the ability to pass any required background checks.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; 0–2 years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred, with prior exposure to luxury or lifestyle brands considered an asset.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; formal retail or customer service training is an advantage.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA. There are currently 1.629 open positions in New York on Cerulean, with 1154 added recently. Within New York, Cerulean currently features 1.748 open roles, including 1172 recent additions. Across USA, Cerulean lists 3.470 open roles — 1322 of them newly added.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters an energetic, design-forward retail culture that balances creativity with commercial rigor. Employees are expected to embody a warm, service-oriented demeanour while working within a brand-led environment that values collaboration and attention to detail.
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.