Temporary Associate

Tapestry, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tapestry, Inc. is seeking a Stylist for Kate Spade New York in Houston, Texas. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping customers select products that align with their style and lifestyle. This role requires excellent selling skills, a flair for creativity and the ability to connect with customers emotionally.

The Stylist will maintain operational excellence while providing styling advice and creating fashionable looks. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, and benefits include health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Prior experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently.
• Provide styling advice and create complete looks.
• Drive results through strong customer connections.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Interpersonal communication

Retail experience

Multitasking

Social media awareness

English proficiency

Job description

Kate Spade New York, part of the Tapestry portfolio, is seeking a Stylist to serve as a trusted advisor who helps customers choose products that match their style and lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• 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, encouraging repeat visits.

Sales & Business Acumen

• 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.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• 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).

Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business—including nights, weekends, busy season, and high‑traffic retail days (including but not limited to public holidays).

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

Legal & Equity Statements

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s qualifications relative to the position’s requirements and are made without regard to protected characteristics.

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range: $15.00 – $19.50 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid parental leave; commuter benefits; disability insurance; and tuition assistance.