Tapestry Retail Stylist
- Location
- ElizabethNew JerseyUSA
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $15–19.50/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Tapestry
Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand celebrated for its colorful, optimistic aesthetic and playful design language across handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, jewelry and home. The maison is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands that emphasizes creativity, inclusivity and customer-centric retail experiences.
Kate Spade New York is hiring a part-time Retail Stylist in Elizabeth, NJ (Mills At Jersey Gardens).
Role & Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly, build rapport, and deliver personalised styling advice that integrates Kate Spade products into customers’ wardrobes.
- Create complete looks, suggest add-ons and demonstrate multiple ways to wear merchandise to inspire purchase and repeat visits.
- Drive sales through storytelling and strong customer engagement while meeting individual and store targets.
- Maintain operational excellence on the sales floor and in the stockroom, including POS transactions and inventory organisation.
- Adopt omni-channel and virtual selling techniques; engage customers via social media and in-store digital tools when appropriate.
- Ensure a smooth checkout experience and reinforce customer choices to encourage loyalty and return visits.
- Perform physical tasks required for retail operations, including lifting and moving merchandise and maintaining presentation standards.
Qualifications
- Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Prior experience in a retail environment with face-to-face customer service.
- Ability to multitask, prioritise, and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Social media awareness and a willingness to learn omni-channel/virtual selling techniques.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, busy seasons and public holidays.
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and to climb, bend and manoeuvre across the sales floor and stockroom.
- English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market).
Skills
Experience
Prior retail experience in a customer-facing role is required; demonstrated ability to sell through styling and maintain operational responsibilities (POS, stockroom) is expected.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA, within easy reach of New York.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 15 to USD 19.50 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 lively, optimistic and design-driven workplace where creativity and customer focus intersect. As part of Tapestry, the brand promotes inclusivity, development and collaborative teamwork across its global retail footprint.
About Cerulean
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