Apparel Authenticator

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About the team:

We are passionate about connecting buyers and sellers around the world and creating opportunities through commerce and technology. Our responsibilities include all aspects of eBay’s business in the North American region.

Apparel Authenticator

eBay is hiring a Apparel Authenticator for our team based in the New York area. In this role, you will be responsible for keeping up to date with the Apparel industry trends, Apparel releases, and collaborations with all retailers, from streetwear to high fashion. You make sure the apparel is authenticated as well as spot manufacturer defects, assess wear, and inspect sku and size ensuring that each buyer receives the best experience possible. The right candidates will have experience detecting counterfeits and know the indicators to confirm an item’s authenticity. While a multi-brand background is preferred, brand specialists will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate preloved and new products from major fashion brands to ensure their authenticity
• Create and establish guidelines for Apparel bands
• Perform an inspection to confirm the item’s description and condition are consistent.
• Report counterfeit items with succinct and specific findings
• Stay well-versed on current brand trends & developments
• Be comfortable in a fast-paced facility environment
• Achieve quality metrics and productivity goals daily
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment

Requirements:

• Experience in a related field required
• You are a fashion expert and have a strong sense of the category, passion for Apparel
• Analytical and problem-solving skills ability to research and address concerns
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility to evolving work-flows and responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work autonomously
• Capacity to work on your feet for several hours & lift 50 pounds as needed.
• Knowledge of standard operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, Slack, etc.
• Must be over the age of 18 years old

Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.

Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

$30,800 - $52,900

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.