Kate Spade Temporary Associate
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–24.25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade New York is a globally recognized lifestyle brand within the Tapestry portfolio, celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic across handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear and home décor. As part of Tapestry, the brand combines playful design with rigorous retail standards and a commitment to inclusive workplace practices.
Kate Spade (Hudson Yards, New York) is hiring a Part-time Temporary Associate to provide styling-led customer service and drive sales.
Role & Responsibilities
- Welcome and engage guests with warmth and confident product knowledge; build rapport to understand individual client needs.
- Provide personalised styling advice, assemble complete looks, and suggest complementary items to increase basket size.
- Use creativity to demonstrate multiple ways to wear and integrate Kate Spade products into a customer’s wardrobe.
- Manage point-of-sale transactions and ensure a seamless, efficient checkout experience.
- Maintain operational excellence: organise the sales floor and stockroom, restock merchandise, and support visual merchandising standards.
- Drive sales targets through storytelling, proactive clientelling and follow-up invitations to return.
- Work collaboratively with the team, give and receive constructive feedback, and support peak trading periods and promotional events.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise and work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, holidays and peak retail periods.
- English proficiency (or local language proficiency as applicable to the market).
- Ability to lift regularly up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs; capable of climbing, bending and manoeuvring in a retail environment.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience working in a retail environment; demonstrated customer-facing selling experience preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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; Tuition assistance.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a playful, design-forward workplace that values creativity, customer focus and inclusivity. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand emphasises collaboration, professional development and equitable hiring practices.
About Cerulean
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