Kate Spade Summer Store Leadership Intern-Costa Mesa, California for - Costa Mesa, CA, US - location

Kate Spade • Costa Mesa, CA

8d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebratesmunities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brandsmitted to stretching what's possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and ismitted to being innovative and wholly inclusive. At Kate Spade New York, our Store Leadership Internship offers a hands-on pathway into a future career in retail leadership. This immersive, 10-week program provides real-world experience as you learn alongside store leaders, gain exposure to all aspects of store operations, and develop the skills needed to drive performance and lead teams in a dynamic retail environment. Program Dates: June 2nd, 2026-August 7th, 2026 Work structure: Full time, 40 hours per week In person at one of our Kate Spade New York store locations listed below Candidates must be in close proximity to or can relocate to their desired store location. Relocation assistance will not be provided. Must be flexible to work weekends as needed Compensation: $20/hour Locations: South Coast Plaza Eligibility: You should be pursuing or havepleted a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university or be actively enrolled in a specialized/technical certification program. An equivalentbination of education and experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Please note, visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Internship Application Details: Here is what to expect from the recruitment process: Online Tapestry Application- Complete by the deadline of February 9th, 2026 Interviews - Applicants selected for follow-up interviews will be contacted end of February- early April. Please monitor your emails, and interviews will be scheduled based on the candidate's availability. Internship Offers - Offers will be extended by the Internship recruitment team in mid to late April. Internship Position Details: The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Retail to… Partner with store leadership to understand the intricacies of daily operations including clienteling, point of sale, scheduling systems and strategic initiatives. Support the store in delivering outstanding guest service and creating a weing atmosp. Engage in inventory management, merchandising, and visual presentation, while learning best practices. Participate in team meetings, sharing your ideas to enhance store performance and customer engagement. Receive mentorship from experienced leaders, gaining insights into effective management and team dynamics. Shadow onboarding and training of new team members, cultivating a culture of support and growth. Utilize business insights to identify opportunities for improvement and to drive impactful changes. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in retail and are passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences, we invite you to for the Store Leadership Internship at Kate Spade New York. This internship will help you build the skills needed for an exciting future in retail, backed by a teammitted to your personal and professional development, with mentorship and training tailored to your growth.

Requirements

• You should be pursuing or havepleted a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university or be actively enrolled in a specialized/technical certification program. An equivalentbination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Please note, visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Can bend, reach, stretch as well as lift, carry and move at least 25 pounds and, at times, lift and carry product, cartons, props or fixtures up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A genuine passion for retail and a desire to grow in a customer-focused environment.
• Previous retail experience is a plus, but enthusiasm and willingness to learn are key.
• Strong team building skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to effectively manage tasks.
• Excellentmunication and a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Partner with store leadership to understand the intricacies of daily operations including clienteling, point of sale, scheduling systems and strategic initiatives.
• Support the store in delivering outstanding guest service and creating a weing atmosp.
• Engage in inventory management, merchandising, and visual presentation, while learning best practices.
• Participate in team meetings, sharing your ideas to enhance store performance and customer engagement.
• Receive mentorship from experienced leaders, gaining insights into effective management and team dynamics.
• Shadow onboarding and training of new team members, cultivating a culture of support and growth.
• Utilize business insights to identify opportunities for improvement and to drive impactful changes.

Benefits

• Ourpany offers a number of benefits to eligible employees, including health benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance and disability insurance.
• Eligible employees are also able to enroll in ourpany's 401(k) savings plan and take paid time off for wellness needs and vacations.
• Eligible employees will be able to receive discounts on certain products and incentivepensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern