- Location
- Costa Mesa California USA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $23–25/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About KHAITE
Founded in New York in 2016 by Catherine Holstein, KHAITE is a luxury womenswear brand distinguished by its interplay of strength and softness, structure and fluidity. Its ready-to-wear, leather goods and footwear reinterpret American dressing through refined materials, precise silhouettes and a distinctive balance of ease and sensuality. As an employer, KHAITE connects creative vision with the disciplines of product development, merchandising, retail and business operations. The brand offers a compelling setting for professionals drawn to contemporary luxury, where craftsmanship, attention to detail and a coherent aesthetic identity underpin the work of building an internationally recognised fashion house.
KHAITE is seeking a temporary, part-time Client Advisor for maternity leave coverage at its South Coast Plaza store in Costa Mesa. The role focuses on sales, client experience, clienteling, product knowledge, and supporting store operations as needed; pay is $23–$25 per hour plus commission, with the rate dependent on relevant skills and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Achieve individual and team objectives, remain accountable for sales results, and support the team in sales.
- Welcome clients, enhance their experience, and advise them across the brand and all product categories.
- Use a strong commercial mindset and advanced clienteling skills, applying available tools to develop existing clients, recruit new clients, and build long-term client relationships.
- Develop the highest standards of brand and product knowledge.
- Contribute as a team player and participate in activities that support the store’s overall objectives.
- Uphold KHAITE grooming and behavioral standards.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of company policies.
- Depending on store needs, support stock and store operations, visual merchandising, and after-sales.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in retail sales, preferably in a luxury setting.
- Computer literacy and the ability to learn and use various software packages.
- Passion for luxury products and appreciation for design.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Foreign languages are a plus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Occasionally stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. Close vision is required.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in a retail setting focused on sales, preferably in a luxury setting.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Costa Mesa, California, USA, with easy access to Los Angeles.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 23 to USD 25 per hour.
Benefits
Commission.
Culture
KHAITE’s professional environment reflects its New York identity and distinctive approach to luxury, balancing creative confidence with understated sophistication. Its emphasis on exceptional materials, craftsmanship, and precise design creates a shared focus on quality and a coherent creative vision.
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