Stylist (Chicago)

Catbird; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Plus commission!

Job summary

Catbird is seeking a part-time Stylist at our Chicago store to guide customers toward demi-fine jewelry, perform Forever Jewelry welding and device-based ear piercings with precision, care, and confidence. You’ll drive sales, build relationships, and reflect Catbird’s values on the sales floor.

This role requires weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday) and a friendly, sales-minded teammate who can maintain a beautiful store, stock floors, assist with pricing, and support daily operations

Qualifications

• Retail experience with strong customer service instincts.
• Willing to perform device-based ear piercings and welding after training.
• Able to work Saturdays and Sundays.
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain a clean, inviting sales floor.
• Passion for jewelry and helping customers find pieces they’ll wear daily.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-touch, sales-focused experience that converts browsers into buyers.
• Recommend demi-fine pieces based on style and budget.
• Perform piercing and welding services with care and education.
• Maintain visual standards and stock on the floor.
• Support store operations including receiving and merchandising.

Skills

Customer service

Jewelry experience

Piercing procedures

Welding

Sales-driven

Team player

Job description

Catbird Stylists are brand ambassadors and trusted jewelry guides who create memorable, sales-driven experiences. In this role, you will guide customers toward demi-fine jewelry they’ll wear every day, while performing Forever Jewelry welding and device-based ear piercings with precision, care, and confidence. Stylists play a critical role in driving conversion, building relationships, and bringing Catbird’s values to life on the sales floor.

We are seeking for our Chicago store with part-time availability open (Saturday & Sunday availability required).

About Catbird

In over 21 years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination for gifts and jewelry. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Catbird is a mecca for an international cast of shoppers who come to visit the brick and mortar stores of their beloved website. Both our stores and website are filled with a carefully curated selection of designers, including our in-house line of jewelry. Our Catbird line is made in our Brooklyn studio and with a few trusted partners, using ethically sourced materials and conflict-free stones. Highly trained Catbird jewelers oversee every step of the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-touch, sales-focused customer experience that converts browsers into buyers and builds long-term loyalty.
• Confidently sell Catbird’s demi-fine jewelry assortment, recommending pieces based on style, lifestyle, and budget.
• Perform device-based ear piercings (similar to mall-style piercing systems) while educating customers on jewelry selection, aftercare, and upgrades.
• Weld Catbird’s Forever Jewelry while engaging customers and suggesting complementary purchases.
• Educate customers on materials, craftsmanship, fit, styling, and care to increase trust.
• Maintain Catbird’s visual and quality standards by keeping the sales floor fully stocked, clean, and inviting.
• Support daily store operations including receiving, pricing, restocking, merchandising, and inventory maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with store leadership and teammates to meet sales goals and uphold service standards.

Our Ideal Candidate

• A retail sales professional with strong customer service instincts; jewelry experience is a plus.
• Comfortable performing hands-on services including device-based piercing and welding after training.
• Warm, calm, and confident—able to put customers at ease during personal services.
• Sales-minded and motivated by helping customers find pieces they’ll love and wear daily.
• A collaborative team player who brings positivity, reliability, and good judgment to every shift.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proud to maintain a beautiful store environment.
• Retail positions involve physical requirements that include standing for extended periods, light lifting, reaching, and repetitive wrist and hand movements during tasks like welding permanent jewelry, etc. We’re happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support individual needs.

$19 - $19 an hour

Plus commission!