Kate Spade Temporary Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is a globally recognised lifestyle brand celebrated for its modern yet whimsical aesthetic rooted in New York sensibility. The label is part of Tapestry, a leading house of accessible luxury, and offers employees exposure to high-standards retail operations, strong brand storytelling and a customer-centric approach to merchandising and service.
Kate Spade in New York, USA is hiring a Temporary Associate for a seasonal retail role delivering client service and supporting store operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional, attentive client service to uphold Kate Spade’s luxury retail standards.
- Drive sales through active client engagement, product recommendations and thoughtful upselling.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions accurately and perform cash handling duties.
- Maintain visual merchandising standards and ensure product presentation aligns with brand directives.
- Support inventory tasks including receiving, replenishment, cycle counts and stockroom organisation.
- Assist with store opening/closing procedures, loss-prevention practices and daily housekeeping.
- Contribute to clienteling activities such as welcome calls, follow-ups and appointment support.
- Adapt to changing priorities during peak trading periods, events and promotional campaigns.
Qualifications
- Previous retail experience, preferably within luxury or premium fashion, is strongly preferred.
- Proven customer service and sales aptitude with a measurable track record of meeting targets.
- Availability for flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends and holiday trading.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, handle merchandise and perform light physical tasks.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level to early-career retail experience; typically 0–2 years of customer-facing retail work. Experience within a luxury or contemporary fashion label is advantageous and preferred for seasonal or temporary placements.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; formal retail or sales training is a plus but not required.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
The workplace reflects Kate Spade’s spirited and design-led identity, combining creativity with meticulous retail standards. Teams operate in a fast-paced, client-focused environment where collaboration, brand knowledge and polished service are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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