As an Authentication Associate, you will be responsible for verifying the origin and authenticity of luxury products (leather goods, ready-to-wear, jewelry, watches, accessories) before they proceed to quality control. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our catalog by detecting counterfeit items and preventing fraud.
This is a warehouse-based position that requires versatility during peak activities and participation in team projects like process security (5S) and inventory management.
Work Schedule
Hours Mon–Fri, 9AM–5:30PM (40 hours/week) with a 45 min lunch break.
Training Includes an initial intensive 1 month training period.
Quality & Documentation Ensure products comply with descriptions and create or update related authentication documentation.
KPI Management Maintain high performance against targets, including 100% productivity, a 0.10% return rate, and keeping "false fake" rates below 3%.
Process Improvement Support the 5S project to improve warehouse processes and security.
Continuous Learning Engage in rigorous training (e.g., Level 1 & 2 Academy programs) to specialize in brands and categories like handbags, jewelry, or watches.
Requirements & Skills
Experience Previous experience in authentication, auction houses, museums, or luxury retail is highly preferred.
Product Knowledge Strong knowledge of luxury fashion and brands is a must.
Technical Skills Familiarity with research databases and specialized authentication software/tools.
Soft Skills
Methodological A structured approach to processing items.
Communication Ability to provide clear feedback on items without taking technical critiques personally.
Time Management Ability to reach productivity targets and manage daily tasks independently.
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Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote circular fashion.
Our platform is unique thanks to a rare inventory of 5 million items including 20,000 daily new-ins.
We currently have a diverse global team of 800 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. We stand by our values: community, activism, transparency, dedication and greatness, and are proud to be a Bcorp!
Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in Tourcoing, London, Berlin, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Lisbon, Seoul.
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