Authentication Specialist I
$45,760–$45,760 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Receive and arrange inbound inventory by brand, category, and model. Verify product authenticity across major sneaker and apparel brands, spotting manufacturer defects, assessing wear, and inspecting SKU and size. Enter relevant data accurately into GOAT Group Admin, including condition and original packaging details. Actively communicate in Slack to raise issues and acknowledge updates while following training roadmaps to research new releases and trends. Work in a dynamic warehouse environment with heavy equipment, lifting boxes up to 35 pounds. Schedule is 9:00am-4:30pm, five days a week, subject to business needs including weekends and holidays during peak times.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to verify authenticity of sneakers/apparel across the major brands
- Keep up with industry trends, releases, and collaborations with the world's best retailers, from streetwear to high fashion
- Ability to spot manufacturer defects
- Ability to assess wear
- Ability to inspect SKU and size
- Ability to adjust and learn quickly to authenticate new or recently dropped SKU's
- Ability to enter all relevant data accurately into GOAT Group Admin, including SKU, size, condition, and original packaging
- Ability to use training notes to verify the authenticity of product beyond the core products
- Ability to follow training roadmaps and keep detailed training notes
- Ability to research trends, new products and upcoming brands
- Ability to actively communicate in Slack and other communications channels
- Ability to raise issues like fake footwear
- Ability to acknowledge communication from others
- Ability to work in a dynamic warehouse environment with heavy equipment
- Ability to remain flexible to perform other duties as required and assigned
- Ability to lift and move boxes (up to 35 pounds)
- Fully proficient in reading and communicating in English
- Willingness and ability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays, during peak times to meet business needs
- Ability to work five days a week
- Knowledge of products, including originals and re-releases in the past 2-5 years, and the resale industry
- Ability to recognize current trends within the sneaker and fashion industries
- Highly organized with demonstrated attention to detail
- A quick learner and self-starter, capable of working independently and handling increasing levels of responsibility
Desired Qualifications
- Passion for sneakers and fashion, technology and helping others succeed
- Solid knowledge of sneakers/apparel
- Knowledge of the consignment industry for brands such as Nike, Jordan, Adidas, New Balance, FOG Essentials, Supreme, BAPE, Denim Tears etc.
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