Authentication Specialist (m/f/d)

About Vinted

Vinted is committed to making secondhand the first choice. Our team works daily to assist members in buying and selling cherished clothing and lifestyle items, giving each piece a second or even third life. The Vinted Group operates through three business units:

• Vinted Marketplace: Europe's leading platform for secondhand fashion, expanding across multiple categories with millions of members in over 20 markets.
• Vinted Go: A network of over 500,000 drop-off and pick-up points, 60+ shipping partners across Europe, and additional services like item verification for premium pieces to make shipping easier and safer.
• Vinted Pay: Focused on providing safe and trustworthy payment options seamlessly integrated into the Vinted app across Europe for buyers and sellers.

Founded in 2008 in Lithuania, Vinted started as a platform for friends to give unused clothes a new life. In 2019, it became Lithuania's first unicorn. The headquarters remain in Vilnius with offices across Europe and a growing team of over 2,000 employees.

Position Overview

As we continue to grow, we are expanding our authentication capabilities to ensure customers receive only the highest quality items. Our aim is to set a new standard in the luxury resale industry while promoting sustainability. This role is based onsite in our Hamburg warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a motivated and open-minded team of experienced brand experts and designer fashion enthusiasts.
• Authenticate a wide range of luxury items, verifying they are original.
• Assess materials, craftsmanship, labels, and serial numbers to confirm each item's authenticity and condition.
• Keep updated on industry trends, manufacturing techniques, and counterfeit developments to continuously enhance your authentication skills.
• Develop your evaluation abilities alongside the team, driven primarily by your passion and affinity for luxury brands and products.

Candidate Profile

• Preferably possess in-depth knowledge of luxury brands, their products, and key characteristics to distinguish originals from counterfeits.
• Motivated to pursue ongoing education and stay informed about current trends and brand developments.
• Share a genuine passion for luxury goods and fashion with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience in the luxury resale sector, brand authentication, or related industry is advantageous.

Benefits

• 30 days of annual vacation.
• Digital support for mental and emotional well-being, including access to an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Daily lunch subsidies.
• Regular team-building events.
• Personal budget for shopping at Vinted.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Company-subsidized retirement plan.
• Additional private health insurance.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Subsidized public transport ticket for Germany.

Working at Vinted

We invest in your professional growth by offering an annual personal development budget to support courses, certifications, workshops, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Vinted Group is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome. We encourage applications from diverse identities and experiences, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, age, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Compensation

The annual gross salary range for this role is between €34,900 and €41,000 EUR.