Junior Authentication Specialist

9 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Junior Authentication Specialist at GOAT Group, you will combine your passion for fashion with a full-time role. Your responsibilities will include verifying the authenticity of sneakers, apparel, and accessories from top brands like Nike, Jordan, and Adidas. You will inspect products for defects, assess wear, and verify details to ensure customers receive a premium retail experience. This involves supporting fulfillment and operational processes, receiving and arranging inventory, entering data into the system, and staying updated on industry trends. This role requires working in a dynamic warehouse environment, and being flexible to perform other duties as assigned.
Must have:
  • Passion for sneakers and fashion.
  • Knowledge of products including originals and re-releases.
  • Ability to recognize current trends.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail.
  • Quick learner and self-starter.
  • Ability to lift and move boxes (up to 35 pounds).
  • Fully proficient in reading and communicating in English.

Job Details

Role Overview 
GOAT Group is seeking a fashion enthusiast to blend their passion with a full-time career in a startup environment. As a Junior Authentication Specialist, you will apply your expertise in sneakers, apparel and consignment for leading brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas and more. You will verify the authenticity of products, stay up to date on industry trends and collaborations with the world's best retailers and ensure each buyer receives a premium retail experience by identifying defects, assessing wear and verifying SKU and size details.

In this role, you will:

  • Support daily fulfillment and operational processes as needed
  • Receive and arrange inbound inventory according to brand, category, model, etc.
  • Assist with the product verification process, including spotting manufacturer defects, assessing wear, factory product reset, inspecting product SKU and size.
  • Enter all relevant data accurately into GOAT Group Admin, including SKU, size, condition, and original packaging
  • Use training tools to learn to verify authenticity of product across the major brands.
  • Keep detailed training notes, research trends, new products and upcoming brands
  • Actively communicate in Slack and other communications channels, (e.g. raise issues like fake footwear) and acknowledge communication from others
  • Work in a dynamic warehouse environment with heavy equipment
  • Remain flexible to perform other duties as required and assigned

We are looking for: 

  • Passion for sneakers and fashion, technology and helping others succeed
  • Knowledge of products (sneakers, apparel and accessories), including originals and re-releases
  • 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
  • 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

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

#SJGOATGROUP

GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries.

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.

Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible.

The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job ApplicantsIf you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.

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