Temporary Associate

FashionUnited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 33,406; 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 is looking for a dedicated Stylist to assist customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. The Stylist will help customers discover their personal style and incorporate Kate Spade products into their wardrobe.

The ideal candidate will have professional selling skills, experience in retail, and a willingness to learn omni/virtual selling techniques. The position offers various benefits including medical insurance and a flexible working schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Professional selling skills and exceptional interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and confidently with strong product knowledge.
• Provide styling advice and create complete looks.
• Guide customers through purchase decisions and ensure a seamless checkout experience.
• Maintain operational excellence in stockroom organization and POS transactions.

Skills

Professional selling skills

Interpersonal and communication abilities

Experience in a retail environment

Ability to multitask

Social media awareness

English proficiency

Job description

Stylist – Kate Spade New York

We are looking for a dedicated Stylist to serve as a trusted and knowledgeable advisor who assists customers in selecting products that suit their aesthetic and lifestyle. The Stylist will work with customers to discover and express their personal style and help them incorporate Kate Spade products into their everyday 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 that meets the needs of the business—including nights, weekends, busy seasons, 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 throughout the sales floor and stockroom.

Benefits

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

Base Pay Range: $15.00–$24.25 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on qualifications and are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, 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].