Temporary Associate

Tapestry, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tapestry, Inc. is seeking a Stylist for Kate Spade New York in Kansas City. The Stylist will act as a trusted advisor, helping customers select products that match their style and lifestyle.

Key responsibilities include greeting guests, providing styling advice, and ensuring a seamless checkout experience. Candidates should have professional selling skills and prior retail experience. This role offers flexible scheduling and a pay range of $15.00 – $19.50 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently.
• Provide personalized styling advice.
• Guide customers through purchase decisions.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

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.