Overview

Position Title: Authentication Specialist

Company: FASHIONPHILE

Location: New York, New York, US

Job Description:

As an AUTHENTICATION SPECIALIST you will be trained to evaluate & authenticate pre-owned luxury handbags and accessories from brands such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Hermes, and more!

Responsibilities:

  • Authenticate 100+ handbags and accessories daily in order to verify authenticity for items that could be valued from $500 to $5000+
  • Perform online research to discover facts and patterns related to authenticity
  • Create or assist in the creation of written and pictorial guides and documentation regarding brand authentication
  • Participate in conducting small group information sessions on special topics in authentication.

Requirements:

  • Exceptional analytical skills, ability to research and solve problems that don’t often have a definitive answer in a guide-book
  • Extreme attention to detail is essential to prevent errors
  • Prior experience working with luxury handbag brands a strong plus
  • Full and keen use of senses in order to detect authenticity- vision, smell, and touch
  • Ability to stand and perform inspections over a long period of time
  • Reliability and desire for long-term employment growth
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others
  • Experience with customer service communication via email and phone strongly preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
  • Ability to adjust to a fast-paced and rapidly growing work environment
  • Flexibility to work weekends as the business demands

About FASHIONPHILE

FASHIONPHILE is the ultra-luxury recommerce leader, focusing on high-quality and exclusive ultra-luxury brands, specifically, handbags and accessories, including watches, jewelry, and shoes. Excelling in first-class digital and omnichannel experiences, as well as luxury in-person services. Our innovative retail partnership with Neiman Marcus has accelerated the luxury lifecycle to a velocity unparalleled anywhere else in the world, bridging the primary and secondary market through FASHIONPHILE's innovative recommerce technology, proprietary pricing algorithm, and pioneering authentication platform.