Category Lead Authenticator

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Phoenix, AZ
Junior
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Sales
Promoting the circular economy and empowering consignors & buyers to extend the life of luxury goods
The Role
The Category Lead Authenticator is responsible for authenticating luxury products, inspecting their condition, writing descriptions, pricing merchandise, and conducting quality control. They will also assist in training team members to maintain quality standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

About The RoleOur Authentication Centers (warehouses) are where the magic happens! Our facilities are located in New Jersey and Arizona, where we've created The Art & Science of Real — combining the knowledge of hundreds of luxury experts with cutting-edge, proprietary technology. As consigned goods travel into our facilities, the team processes, authenticates, and photographs each item in preparation for listing to our website. If you are a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, production-driven environment, this could be the perfect match!

What You Get To Do Every Day

  • Authenticate luxury products by locating brand identifiers (holograms, date codes, authenticity cards, and hallmarks) and evaluating the quality of materials and construction.

  • Inspect consigned luxury products for condition and acceptance standards (Quality Control).

  • Write informative product descriptions using industry-standard fashion terms.

  • Price merchandise based on retail value, condition, and style.

  • Data Entry (Provide pertinent product information such as measurements and fabrication).

  • Conduct quality control for the department and given category.

  • Assist with conducting shadows with employees and training for authentication team members to uphold and maintain company quality standards.

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

  • Strong fashion knowledge – Top designers and brands, current trends, garment construction, etc.

  • Proven ability to excel in a high-volume, repetitive, quota-driven environment

  • Self-motivation and a drive to achieve results

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills

  • Adaptability and openness to change

 

Preferred Requirements:

  • College degree preferred but not required (fashion studies/merchandising, textiles studies, etc.).

  • Minimum 1 year of luxury fashion experience (retail included).

  • 1+ year of experience working in a warehouse production environment

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks

  • $50 in monthly food credits to apply to snacks and meals that are available for purchase on site

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (purchase stock at discounted rates)

  • 401K (with company matching up to $1000)

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid parental leave

  • 18 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days (PTO starts accruing on first day of work) & 10 Paid Holidays

  • State of the art, climate-controlled warehouse facility

The expected hourly rate for this role is 21-22. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service. 

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
3,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated luxury retail. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have 150+ in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day.

Why Work With Us

We are looking for smart and talented people who are creative, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that is reinventing the digital marketplace as you know it!

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