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Authenticator

Employer
The RealReal Inc.
Location
Secaucus, New Jersey
Closing date
6 Apr 2021

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Function
Operations
Level
Manager

Job Details

What You Get To Do Every Day
  • Data Entry (Provide pertinent product information such as measurements and fabrication).
  • 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).
  • Periodically write informative product descriptions using industry-standard fashion terms and price merchandise based on retail value, condition, and style.

What You Bring To The Role
  • Minimum 1 year of luxury fashion experience (retail included).
  • Strong fashion knowledge - Top designers and brands, current trends, garment construction, etc.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Basic computer and data entry skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high volume environment.
  • Outstanding work ethic and ability to consistently meet daily department goals.
  • Excellent organizational & time management skills and acute attention to detail.
  • Confident communicator who possesses a positive attitude towards collaboration.
  • Passionate about continuous learning and comfortable in conducting independent research.

The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 20 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 do 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 handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our eight shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations.

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, consistent with legal requirements. 

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.

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Company

The RealReal is leading the way in authenticated luxury consignment, online and in real life at our brick and mortar locations. Founded in 2011, we’re growing fast and fundamentally changing the way people buy and sell luxury — a multi-billion dollar industry. With a team of in-house experts who inspect every item we sell, our commitment to authenticity sets us apart and creates a foundation of trust with shoppers and consignors. Our mission to extend the lifecycle of luxury items is leading innovation in sustainable fashion. We’re proud to promote the circular economy and to be the first luxury member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s prestigious CE100 USA. 

Company info
Location
San Francisco
US

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