Kate Spade Temporary Retail Associate
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Posted
- Apr 1, 2026
About Kate Spade
Kate Spade is an internationally recognised lifestyle brand known for its elevated, playful aesthetic across accessories, ready-to-wear and lifestyle products. As part of the Tapestry portfolio, the brand combines strong creative direction with global retail expertise and a commitment to delivering refined customer experiences in flagship and boutique environments.
Kate Spade seeks a Temporary Retail Associate in New York to deliver elevated customer service and support sales, merchandising and POS operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Deliver polished, personalised customer service to cultivate loyalty and exceed individual sales targets.
- Operate the point-of-sale system to process transactions, exchanges and returns with accuracy and professionalism.
- Support visual merchandising and maintain brand presentation standards across selling floors and windows.
- Assist with stock replenishment, inventory counts and back-of-house organisation to ensure product availability.
- Execute clienteling activities — capture customer data, follow up on inquiries and support store appointment bookings.
- Contribute to store opening/closing procedures, loss-prevention protocols and team communications during peak periods and events.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary retail or hospitality training advantageous.
- Proven ability to deliver high-calibre customer service in a retail or client-facing environment.
- Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holiday periods; ability to work variable shift patterns.
- Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills appropriate to a luxury retail setting.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States (if employed in the U.S.) and reliable punctuality.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level; prior retail or customer-facing experience preferred, with advantage given to candidates who have worked for premium or luxury brands or in high-volume flagship stores.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Kate Spade fosters a creative, design-led retail environment that values individuality, teamwork and elevated service. The culture emphasizes attention to detail, brand stewardship and a customer-first approach across all store interactions.
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.
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