Temporary Associate

FashionUnited; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,863; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

FashionUnited seeks a Stylist in Leesburg, Virginia to assist customers in enhancing their personal style with Kate Spade products. This role demands excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for retail.

The ideal candidate will have prior retail experience, the ability to multitask, and flexible scheduling to meet business needs. Base pay ranges from $15.00 to $19.50 per hour with benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Capacity to lift 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and showcase product knowledge.
• Provide styling advice and create complete looks.
• Guide customers through purchase decisions.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Interpersonal and communication abilities

Ability to multitask and prioritize

Social media awareness

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

About the Role

The Stylist will serve as a trusted and knowledgeable advisor who assists customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. They will work with the customer to discover and express their own personal style while showing the customer how to incorporate Kate Spade products into their existing wardrobe.

Key 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, inviting them to return.

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 public holidays).

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

Pay & Benefits

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

Benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.

Equality & Accommodations

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or [e-mail].