Authentication Specialist – Sneakers & Streetwear
Brief info about Vinted
Our mission is to make second-hand the first choice, and we're looking for people who want to help us get there. Every day, we work together to help our members buy and sell pre-loved clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second life – or even a third.
The Vinted Group is made up of three business units that support this mission:
Vinted Marketplace is Europe’s leading platform for second-hand fashion and a go-to destination for all kinds of pre-loved items, with a growing range of categories. Our platform connects millions of members across 20+ markets, helping great items find a new life.
Vinted Go enhances the shipping experience with a vast network of over 500,000 pick-up and drop-off points, partnering with more than 60 carriers across Europe, with added services like item verification for peace of mind on high-value pieces.
Vinted Pay is the newest part of the Vinted Group, dedicated to bringing secure, reliable payments to buyers and sellers across Europe. Seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app, it helps keep every transaction safe, efficient, and easy for our members.
Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted began as a way for friends to find new homes for clothes they no longer needed. In 2019, we became Lithuania's first unicorn! Today, our headquarters remain in Vilnius, and we've grown with offices across Europe, supported by a team of over 2,000 people. Our backers include Accel, EQT Growth, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sprints, and TPG.
Information about the position
As we continue to grow, we are focusing on expanding our authentication capabilities to ensure that we offer only the highest-quality items to our customers. Our goal is to set a new standard in the luxury resale industry while promoting sustainability and inclusivity.
As an Authentication Specialist at Vinted, you will play a key role in ensuring our customers only receive genuine, high-quality items. This position is perfect for someone passionate about sneakers and streetwear, who enjoys spotting the details that separate authentic pieces from replicas.
In this position, you’ll
- Join a motivated, open-minded team of experienced brand experts and designer fashion enthusiasts.
- Examine sneakers and streetwear to verify their authenticity and ensure they are free from counterfeits or replicas.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and counterfeit techniques to continuously enhance your authentication skills.
- Have the opportunity to learn and develop review skills with us – what matters most is your passion and affinity for sneakers and streetwear.
About you
- Ideally, you have a solid knowledge of sneaker and streetwear brands, models, and their various features, allowing you to identify original from plagiarism.
Related to the above, we encourage you to submit a cover letter to explain your expertise in authentication or designer items, share your enthusiasm for sneakers and streetwear, or highlight skills that might not appear on your CV. This helps us understand your true fit for the role beyond formal professional experience. - You are motivated to continuously learn and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
- Your background reflects a genuine passion for sneakers, streetwear, as well as attention to detail.
- Advantage: Experience in the resale sector or a comparable industry.
- You are open to start with a 1-year fixed-term contract.
Work perks
- The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
- 25 days of paid annual leave
- Digital mental and emotional health support and Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Frequent team-building events
- A daily lunch allowance
- ClassPass (Gym Membership subsidy)
- Private health insurance fully paid by Vinted
- A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
Working at Vinted
Individual Learning Budget
We invest in your professional growth! As part of our commitment to continuous learning, we offer an annual learning budget to support your personal and career development through courses, certifications, workshops and more.
Equal Opportunity
The Vinted Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people from all walks of life feel a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and life experiences. At Vinted, all applicants are treated fairly without regard to their race, age, religion or belief, sex, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.