Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate
Kate Spade — Temporary Retail Associate in New York, NY. Short-term role supporting sales, client service and visual standards in a luxury retail store.
Overview
Kate Spade is an American lifestyle brand renowned for its playful, colorful aesthetic across handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear. As part of the Tapestry group, the brand operates within a larger luxury retail portfolio, offering career mobility and retail leadership grounded in design-led commerciality.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver elevated, client-focused service that reflects Kate Spade's brand standards and drives sales conversion.
- Execute point-of-sale transactions, returns and cash handling with accuracy and adherence to loss-prevention procedures.
- Support visual merchandising and maintain store presentation to brand guidelines, including window and floor resets.
- Perform inventory tasks: receiving, tagging, replenishment and stockroom organization; assist with daily inventory counts.
- Assist in-store promotions, events and clienteling efforts, including following up with guests and recording interactions.
Qualifications
- Customer-service orientation with a polished, approachable presence appropriate for a luxury lifestyle brand.
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods common to retail peak seasons.
- Prior retail or hospitality experience preferred; luxury or premium brand experience advantageous.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weight for merchandising tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Authorization to work in the country of employment.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level to 1–2 years of retail or customer-facing experience preferred; prior experience with luxury, lifestyle, or fashion brands is an asset but not mandatory for temporary/seasonal placements.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA. Cerulean lists 1.625 open roles in New York, including 1148 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 1.746 active listings on Cerulean, 1169 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 3.480 open positions, with 1337 posted this week.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a spirited, design-driven retail culture that values creativity, attention to detail and warm client engagement. As part of the Tapestry family, employees benefit from a collaborative environment with opportunities across a portfolio of global fashion brands.
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.