Temporary Associate

The Stylists at Kate Spade New York help customers select products that match their aesthetic and lifestyle. They provide personalized styling advice, showcase how Kate Spade items fit into customers’ existing wardrobes, and guide purchase decisions for a seamless and enjoyable retail experience.

• Greet guests warmly and confidently, demonstrating strong product knowledge.
• Actively listen and ask insightful follow‑up questions to understand customer needs.
• Provide styling advice, suggest add‑ons, and create complete looks.
• Use creativity to showcase multiple ways to wear products and encourage customers to explore new styles.
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
• Reinforce and celebrate customer choices, inviting them to return.
• Drive results through strong customer connections and storytelling.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the brand and product attributes across all categories.
• Maintain operational excellence, including stockroom organization and POS transactions.
• Give and receive feedback in an honest, constructive manner.

• Professional selling skills with exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Social media awareness and willingness to learn omni/virtual selling techniques.
• English proficiency (or local language proficiency per market).

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including nights, weekends, busy seasons, and high‑traffic retail days.

Ability to lift at least 25 lbs regularly (up to 50 lbs occasionally), to climb, bend, kneel, and maneuver the sales floor and stockroom.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid paternity and maternity leave
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Other benefits: please refer to the complete Canada Corporate Compensation & Benefits list.

$18.25‑$21.50 per hour (with regional adjustments for minimum wage compliance)

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected basis.