Authentication Specialist – Sneakers & Streetwear
Brief info about Vinted
Vinted is the leading second-hand fashion marketplace in Europe and a go-to destination for all kinds of second-hand items. With a mission to make second-hand the first choice worldwide, Vinted enables people to sell and buy second-hand clothes and lifestyle items from each other, helping give those items a second or even third life.
Vinted Go launched in 2022, with a focus on developing products and solutions for more seamless shipping and delivery across Europe. Vinted Go has connected more than 60 carriers and more than 500,000 PUDO points across Europe to support the delivery of millions of parcels per year.
The Vinted Group, composed of Vinted Marketplace, Vinted Go, and Vinted Pay is headquartered in Vilnius, with workplaces in Germany, Lithuania, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and over 2,000 employees. Its 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.
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.
- You are motivated to continuously learn and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
- Your background reflects a genuine passion for sneakers, streetwear, and attention to detail.
- Advantage: Experience in the resale sector or a comparable industry.
Work perks
- The opportunity to benefit from our share options programme
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- Mental and emotional health support through the Mindletic app
- A daily lunch allowance
- Frequent team-building events
- A personal monthly budget for shopping on Vinted
- Hallesche Supplemental health insurance
- Subsidised gym membership with ClassPass or Urban Sports Card
- A subsidised Deutschlandticket
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.