Temporary Associate

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready‑to‑wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in retail to deliver outstanding customer experiences and capitalize on sales opportunities.

• Achieve individual sales goals.
• Develop strong product knowledge across all categories.
• Ensure exemplary customer service by delivering the ultimate Kate Spade experience.
• Build personal connections with guests using effective selling skills.

• Achieve personal sales goals.
• Maintain extensive product knowledge.
• Partner with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to elevate selling culture.
• Initiate business‑driving events in store with management teams.

• Understand and communicate the Kate Spade New York brand aesthetic, philosophy, and lifestyle to the sales team and customers.
• Build strong relationships as a brand ambassador.
• Share client feedback with Store Manager and Assistant Manager to improve service and sales.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures with honesty and integrity.

• Perform and supervise store opening and closing procedures, including counting register funds, completing bank deposits, opening and closing registers, and securing facility.

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in luxury goods or a comparable retail environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven contribution to an elevated selling culture.
• Elevated sense of personal style.

• Available to work the store schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders.

• Courage:
  Provides direct and actionable feedback and does not hold back necessary communication.
• Creativity:
  Generates fresh, unique ideas and connects unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus:
  Dedicated to meeting expectations, gathering feedback, and building trust.
• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Copes with change, makes decisions with incomplete information, and manages risk.
• Drive for Results:
  Consistently exceeds goals and pushes for performance.
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Builds rapport across all levels and diffuses tension calmly.
• Learning on the Fly:
  Learns quickly, embraces change, and experiments for improvement.

• Strategic Agility:
  Anticipates trends, creates visionary strategies, and articulates compelling plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others:
  Sets challenging tasks, facilitates career development, and supports growth.
• Building Effective Teams:
  Fosters morale, shares successes, and promotes a sense of belonging.

Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions 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, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

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

Base pay range: $15.00 per hour. Tapestry will comply with minimum wage requirements and applicable pay laws based on city, county, and state regulations.

Our company offers health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with matching. Eligible employees also receive paid time off for wellness needs and vacations, a product discount program, and incentive compensation. For more information about our benefits, visit U.S Store Compensation & Benefits.