Authenticator, Korea

Vestiaire Collective is a global platform that connects millions of buyers and sellers of desirable pre-loved fashion. We are global: our headquarters are in Paris and we have satellite offices in New York City, London, Milan, Berlin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City.

We are hiring Authenticators for our Operations team in Korea .

Our Operations' role is to make sure that every item sold / purchased on our platform will smoothly go from our sellers to our buyers. A large scope of operations from delivery to authentication are proposed to our customers. The Authentication & QC functions are responsible for evaluating the authenticity of all items listed online (Curation) and transiting physically in our Hubs (Advanced Authentication). They also verify that item online description, picture (Curation) and physical condition (QC) are matching. Items not assessed as Authentic or not meeting quality criteria are rejected to protect our Buyers. Authentication team forms Vestaire's Line of Defense and ensure that buyers can trust that what we deliver matches what they purchased. We are looking for experienced authenticators or candidates who are passionate about fashion and luxury to join our team in Korea as we launch our services in 2022. The position will be based in Seoul and report to the COO of Asia.

What you will be doing?

• Control brand criteria of received items (fabrics, sew, brand logo, serial number, date code) for C2C, B2C, relist, and returns items
• Long-term training to become an authenticator if you are junior
• Ensure the best expertise for our clients
• Develop expertise on guidelines for authentication
• Share your expertise with our authentication department
• Command product quality control if necessary
• Create Contents to develop authentication knowledge

Who you are?

• We are looking for people who are passionate and curious. Specifically, you could talk about luxury and fashion until the end of the night.
• Authentication experience a plus
• The role requires strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. You are comfortable prioritizing tasks, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a genuine interest in building a long-term career as an Authentication Expert
• You are self-driven and confident working with little supervision as much as you are also eager to be part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ambitious self-starter, you are proactive, eager to find new solutions, and result-driven

• Fluency in French is nice to have. If this is not in your case, you will have the opportunity to learn it

What we offer?

• An ambitious organisation that is scaling fast and committed to delivering the best platform to our community.
• We are a test and learn company and are always challenging ourselves as a team.
• A truly global and international team.
• Training and conferences and meetings overseas, meetups to learn more & share more.
• Attractive salary & bonus scheme

About Vestiaire Collective

It all comes down to one important question: Why should so many great fashion items remain unworn in people's wardrobes?

Vestiaire Collective is a global platform that connects millions of buyers and sellers of desirable pre-loved fashion. We are global: our headquarters are in Paris and we have satellite offices in Tourcoing, New York City, Tourcoing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City.

Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to develop an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our fashion activist community.