Authentication Specialist I

Los Angeles, California, United States About the Team The Operations team manages our worldwide distribution network and is responsible for authenticating products, fulfilling orders and ensuring on-time delivery to buyers. Through our technological innovation and logistical efficiency, you will join a team that prides itself on being the most trusted marketplace in the industry while shipping and processing tens of millions of products for our global buyers and sellers. Role Overview GOAT is seeking a fashion enthusiast looking to combine their passion with a full-time career, and obtain an entry-level position in the startup world. The ideal candidate possesses a solid knowledge of not only sneakers/apparel but of the consignment industry for brands such as Nike, Jordan, Adidas, New Balance, FOG Essentials, Supreme, BAPE, Denim Tears etc. As an Authentication Specialist, you must have the ability to verify authenticity of sneakers/apparel across the major brands. In addition, an Authentication Specialist must keep up with industry trends, releases, and collaborations with the world's best retailers, from streetwear to high fashion. You will not only figure out the authenticity of sneakers/apparel, but spot manufacturer defects, assess wear, and inspect SKU and size, ensuring that each buyer has the retail experience they've come to expect. In this role, you will:

• Support daily fulfillment and operational processes as needed
• Receive and arrange inbound inventory according to brand, category, model, etc.
• Fully adhere to the product verification process of core product, including spotting manufacturer defects, factory product reset, assessing wear, inspecting product SKU and size. Able to adjust and learn quickly to authenticate new or recently dropped SKU's
• Enter all relevant data accurately into GOAT Group Admin, including SKU, size, condition, and original packaging
• Use training notes to verify the authenticity of product beyond the core products, focusing on increasing efficiency and effectiveness
• Follow training roadmaps and 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, 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,c capable of working independentlyand handling increasing levels of responsibility
• Ability to liftand move boxes (up to35 pounds)
• Fully proficient in readingand communicatingin English
• Willingnessand abilityto work extended hoursas needed,includi ng weekendsand holidays,during peak times tomeet business needs

The Authentication Specialist I position is expectedto work five daysa weekwith a tentative scheduleof 9:00am-4:30pm. This estimated scheduleis a good faith estimateand is entirely subjectto business needswhich may changefrom time totime.This is not apromiseand does not createa contractual obligation , impliedor otherwise.This scheduleis subjectto all legally required breaks. The following statementsare intendedto describethe general natureand levelof workbeing performed.They are not intendedto be construedas an exhaustive listof all responsibilities,duties,and skillsrequiredof personnelso classified. Job Dutiesas documentedin this jobdescriptionare considered “Essential Functions”and have been createdby thestandards ofthe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC). Thestandards ofthe Americanswith Disabilities Act(1990) requirethat employeesbe ableto perform “Essential Functions”ofthe jobwith or without reasonable accommodation.Reasonable accommodationsmay be madeto enableindividualswith disabilities to performthe “Essential Functions”. The hiring rangefor this positionis below , plus benefits(401K , paid time off , dental , medical , vision , disability , life insurance options). To determinestarting pay withinthe hiring range,we carefully considera variety offactorsincluding primarywork location , role/level , a candidate’s skills experience market demands,and internal parity.You may reach outto a recruiterfor additional information. Hiring Range: $22 - $22USD GOAT Group represents the leading platformsfor authentic sneakers appareland accessories Operating four distinct brands–GOAT Flight Club Grailedand alias–GOAT Group has a global communityof more than60 million members across170 countries. GOAT isthe global platformfor the greatest productsfromthe past presentand future Since its foundingin2015 GOAT has becomeoneof the leadingand most trustedsneaker platformsin the worldand has expandedto offer appareland accessoriesfrom select emerging contemporaryand iconic brands Through its unique positioning betweenthe primaryand resale marketsthe company offers styles across various time periodson its digital platformsandin its retail locationswhile deliveringproducts over60 million members across170 countries Establishedin New York Cityover15 years ago Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail asthe original consignment storefor rare shoes Carrying therarest exclusivesand collectible sneakers Flight Club has evolvedfrom one-stop sneaker destinationto cultural hubfor sneaker enthusiastsand novices alike With three brick-and-mortar locationsin New York City Los Angelesand Miami Flight Club remains premier sourcefor authentic rare sneakers Foundedin2013 Grailedis leading community-driven marketplacefor rare luxury streetwearand vintage fashion The marketplace was builtfor enthusiastsby enthusiastsand features productsfrom brands including Supreme Raf Simons Gucci Saint Laurent Balenciaga Pradaand more With highly curated selectionof resale piecesincluding inventory exclusive tothe platform Grailed makes fashion accessible The companyis backed by strategic investor Foot Locker Inc as wellas someoftheleading namesin 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 Networkand Y Combinator GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants including thosewith criminal historiesin manner consistentwith requirementsof applicable stateand local laws including Cityof Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiativefor Hiring Ordinance if applicable By applying you authorize GOAT Groupto send you text messages regarding your job application interviewand/or onboarding process,and other job opportunities at GOAT Group If you are California resident please review our California Privacy Rights Noticefor Job Applicants *If you are EU or UK resident please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.*