[Hiring] Digital Authentication Associate @Grailed

Role Description

In this role you will:

• Authenticate Listings
  • Review and authenticate sneaker listings before they are available for sale
  • Remove unsafe listings or listings that do not meet marketplace standards
  • Ensure listings are accurately described (size, condition, accessories, colorway, release information) and categorized correctly
  • Identify inconsistencies, manipulated photos, or inaccurate product details during the authentication process
  • Respond to community and marketing requests for additional item moderation
  • Review authentication defect reports to understand the nature of inauthentic items that passed through the authentication process and support continuous improvement efforts
• Train and Develop Authentication Skills
  • Stay up to date on sneaker authentication methods, release trends, and evolving counterfeit techniques
  • Attend training or mentorship sessions with team leads to increase sneaker and authentication knowledge
  • Host training or mentorship sessions to contribute to team learning and development
  • Assist in building and improving authentication resources, guides, and hard checkpoints
• Contribute to Company-Wide Initiatives and OKRs
  • Understand how authentication work affects defect rate and metrics for the sneaker authentication team overall
  • Recognize how authentication volume impacts SLA and operational metrics for the team overall
  • Support process improvement initiatives focused on consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and interest in sneakers, sneaker culture, and footwear trends
• Specific interest in sneaker authentication, release history, and counterfeit detection
• Ability to learn/adapt quickly with proven independent problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and consistency in decision-making
• Enthusiastic about Grailed and/or a power user of the Grailed platform
• Professional: Impeccable judgment when trusted with sensitive, non-public data and information
• Exhibit Grailed Values: Ownership, Empathetic Approach, Continuous Improvement, Solutions Focus, and Community Driven

Requirements

• Work eligibility
• Background knowledge about sneakers and footwear; you bring expertise to the team
• Availability to work weekends and holidays (as scheduled)
• Availability to work 20–30 hours per week
• Availability to attend team meetings and collaborate frequently

Benefits

• Hiring range: $21 — $21 USD
• Benefits include 401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options